NAIROBI, July 9 – Smartphone manufacturer TECNO has introduced EllaClaw, a new artificial intelligence (AI) agent aimed at making smartphones more proactive by helping users complete everyday tasks with minimal manual input. Currently available in a closed beta on the CAMON 50 Ultra 5G, EllaClaw is integrated into the company’s…
Court Frees PS Fikirini Jacobs’ Security Officer on Bond Pending Kariokor Shooting Probe
NAIROBI, July 8 (SAFI NEWS) – The Makadara Law Courts have released a police officer attached to Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs on a personal bond of Ksh.20,000 as investigations into the fatal shooting of a Nairobi resident continue. Police Constable Rashid Charo, who is…
TECNO Launches Global AI Portrait Project in Nairobi
TECNO Launches Global AI Portrait Project in Nairobi to Champion Authentic Human Representation NAIROBI, July 6 (Safi News) – Global technology brand TECNO has launched a two-year global initiative in Nairobi aimed at promoting authentic human representation and encouraging inclusive use of artificial intelligence (AI) in visual storytelling. Dubbed “100…
Baraza Media Lab Marks First Anniversary by Linking Young Creatives to Markets
Baraza Media Lab has marked the first anniversary of its physical innovation hub by reaffirming its commitment to equipping young creatives with practical skills while connecting them to market opportunities to enable them earn sustainable incomes. Speaking during the anniversary celebrations in Nairobi, Head of Operations and Programs Ms Cynthia…
UDA Fires Broadside at ‘Campaign Media,’ Says State Will Not Shoulder Legacy Debts
By Safi News Reporter NAIROBI, July 3 – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a scathing attack on sections of the Kenyan media, accusing some outlets of abandoning professional journalism in favour of sensational headlines and political activism. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday, former Nairobi…
Kitisuru MCA faces ouster as crackdown on ‘incompetent’ committee chairs begins
Nairobi: 1st July, Kitisuru MCA faces ouster as crackdown on ‘ incompetent’ committee chairs begins in Nairobi Kitisuru Member of County Assembly Alvina Olando Palapala could be the first casualty of the planned ouster of committee chairpersons deemed incompetent and compromised at the Nairobi City County Assembly. This is after…
Gen. Muhoozi Orders Shutdown of Major Ugandan Media Houses
By Safi News Reporter KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has ordered the closure of leading media outlets NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor in a move that has triggered widespread concern over press freedom in the East African nation. The affected media…
Fugitive in $250 Million US Fraud Case Arrested in Somalia, Linked to Kenya Property Investments
A man accused of playing a central role in one of the largest COVID-19 relief fraud schemes in the United States has been arrested in Somalia after more than four years as a fugitive, according to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and federal prosecutors. Abdikerm Eidleh, 42, was…
Government Begins Ksh448.7 Million Compensation for Victims of Protest-Related Human Rights Violations
NAIROBI, June 23, 2026 — The government has launched a compensation programme for victims of human rights violations linked to demonstrations and public protests that occurred between 2013 and 2025, with Ksh448.7 million already disbursed to the first group of beneficiaries. The announcement was made in Nairobi by the Uwiano…
Wanjigi Proposes VAT Abolition, Cheaper Credit in Economic Recovery Plan
Presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has proposed sweeping tax and financial sector reforms aimed at stimulating economic growth, increasing disposable income, and making credit more affordable for businesses and individuals. The Safina Party leader claims billions of shillings in planned government borrowing lack proper legal grounding and could become a major…