National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula Friday warned governors that they risk criminal sanctions if they continue to snub appearances before parliamentary committees. He said the growing trend of county chiefs failing to appear before the Senate to respond to Auditor-General’s reports on billions allocated to counties sets a dangerous precedent that cannot be tolerated in a democracy. Speaking during a youth empowerment programme in Mabera, Kuria West Constituency in Migori County on Friday, the Speaker said Parliament would not relent in its constitutional mandate to scrutinise public spending. “As parliament, we will not compromise on oversight. For whom much is…
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Finance ministers, central bankers and financiers have expressed serious concerns about a powerful new AI model they fear could undermine the security of financial systems. The development of the Claude Mythos model by Anthropic has led to crisis meetings, after it found vulnerabilities in many major operating systems. Experts say it potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses – though others caution further testing is needed to properly understand its capabilities. Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne told the BBC that Mythos had been discussed extensively at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meeting in Washington DC this…
Chinese carmaker Seres has been granted a patent for what it calls an “in-vehicle toilet” that slides under a passenger’s seat for visits to the loo while on the road. The feature is meant to “satisfy users’ toilet needs on long journeys, while camping or while staying in the car”, engineers wrote in Seres’ patent filing in China on 10 April. Seres, based in the south-west city of Chongqing, has not announced any cars that have toilets and it is uncertain if any will be made. Chinese electric vehicles have become increasingly packed with unconventional features, like built-in massage seats,…
For local businesses, attracting the right customers online is critical. Competing with larger brands or even neighboring stores can be daunting, especially when relying solely on traditional marketing channels. AI SEO is transforming how small and medium businesses increase visibility, drive local traffic, and convert visitors into loyal customers. By leveraging artificial intelligence, local business owners can make smarter, data-driven decisions, streamline optimization, and scale growth effectively. What Is AI SEO and Why It Matters for Local Businesses Understanding AI SEO AI SEO uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze search patterns, evaluate user intent, and optimize content automatically.…
Europe has “maybe six weeks of jet fuel left”, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. Stocks would reach a tipping point in June if Europe was unable to replace at least half of its imports from the Middle East, the organisation said in a report this week. The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for jet fuel out of the Gulf, has been effectively closed by Iran for more than six weeks in response to US and Israeli attacks, sending the price rocketing and prompting fears of shortages. IEA executive director Fatih Birol told AP there…
Motorists using the Mai Mahiu–Suswa–Narok Road faced major disruption Thursday evening after flash floods and heavy silt deposition rendered sections of the highway impassable at Kedong Ranch near Suswa. In a statement, the Kenya National Highways Authority said the flooding occurred following intense rainfall pounding the area, a situation that has increasingly affected key transport corridors across the Rift Valley in recent weeks. KeNHA Director General Luka Kimeli said emergency response teams had been dispatched and were working round the clock to clear the debris and restore traffic flow along the affected sections. “The Authority is currently working to reopen…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja are set to appear before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security next week to address the country’s deteriorating security situation. His appearance comes amid growing concern over a surge in politically instigated violence reported in several regions, where organised groups of youths have allegedly been hired to disrupt public gatherings, intimidate perceived opponents and, in some cases, engage in confrontations with security agencies. The summons also follows an escalation in banditry attacks, particularly in pastoralist areas, where armed raiders have made away with…
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a once-rising star in the Democratic Party whose tenure was marred by sexual assault allegations, shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, inside their home and then killed himself, police said. The couple’s two teenage children were inside the home when the shootings occurred, Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said, noting their son had placed the 911 call. Fairfax County police responded to the home in Annandale, Virginia, shortly after midnight Thursday, where they found a man and woman dead inside, police said earlier. The shooting stemmed from an ongoing domestic dispute surrounding…
Australian authorities say they have launched an investigation into a 2010 incident involving “Orange is the New Black” actress Ruby Rose. Earlier this week on social media, she accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. The allegation stems from an incident Rose said occurred in a Melbourne nightclub in 2010 that Perry has since denied. Victoria Police confirmed to CNN in a statement that officials from the Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) are investigating Rose’s allegation stemming from an incident that allegedly occurred in Melbourne’s central business district. They declined to add any additional comment because…
South African police say have they arrested “wanted fugitive” French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba while he was allegedly attempting to flee to Europe through Zimbabwe. Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, is wanted in Benin on charges of “inciting rebellion” after supporting last year’s foiled coup there. He was arrested on Monday alongside his 18-year-old son in a sting operation at a shopping centre in Pretoria. A “facilitator” who had allegedly been paid to help them illegally cross to Zimbabwe was also detained. Seba, 45, is known for opposing French influence in Africa, backing West Africa’s…
Performance marketing has long relied on the “volume-plus-variation” model. In the era of static images, this meant swapping a background color or a CTA button and running a split test. Video content, however, remained the bottleneck. The cost and time required to produce a dozen high-quality video variants traditionally made high-tempo iteration impossible for most lean teams. The introduction of the AI Video Generator has fundamentally shifted this math, moving video from a high-friction asset to a variable component of the agile creative stack. However, simply having access to these tools does not equate to a successful ad campaign. The…
Let’s be real—no one wants to pay for a VPN without knowing if it actually works. With so many options online, finding a reliable vpn free trial can feel overwhelming. Some promise “free access” but hide charges, while others slow your internet or don’t even unblock Netflix. Whether you’re a student trying to save money, a remote worker needing secure browsing, or just someone who wants to stream global content, choosing the right VPN trial matters more than ever. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about choosing the best vpn free trial, how to avoid common…
In a move that has sent waves across the football world, Lionel Messi has officially acquired UE Cornellà, marking his first major step into football ownership. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to deepen his connection with Catalonia, a region that shaped much of his legendary career at FC Barcelona. This latest venture signals not just nostalgia, but a clear commitment to nurturing future generations of football talent. A Club Built on Youth and Tradition Founded in 1951, UE Cornellà has long been regarded as one of the pillars of Catalan football. Known for its strong academy system, the club…
Samasource Impact Sourcing Inc (Sama) announced plans to lay off 1,108 employees at its Nairobi office following the termination of a major client contract with tech giant Meta. In a statement issued on April 16, 2026, the company said it had received formal notice from Meta to end a key engagement that supported a significant portion of its Nairobi operations. Efforts to engage the client and salvage the contract were unsuccessful, prompting the issuance of a redundancy notice to affected staff. Sama confirmed that the redundancy process is being carried out in accordance with Section 40 of the Employment Act,…
Pope Leo XIV has told Cameroon’s government to root out corruption during a forthright address on the second leg of his African tour. “In order for peace and justice to prevail, the chains of corruption – which disfigure authority and strip it of its credibility – must be broken,” he told those gathered at the presidential palace in the capital, Yaoundé, including President Paul Biya. The 93-year-old president won an eighth term last year in a disputed poll and his administration faces criticism over allegations of corruption, bad governance and a failure to tackle security. Now in Cameroon’s conflict-hit English-speaking…