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One shot during protests as Marsabit-Wajir border land dispute escalates
The protesters are demanding the release of the elders and the halting of construction of a multi-agency security camp until the dispute is resolved.
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Chimoney Had the Licences, the Product, and the Team. It Didn’t Have Enough People Who Knew About It
The Canadian-African fintech shut down on April 30, 2026 — not because the product failed, but because the world never quite found it. When a freelancer in Lagos gets paid by a client in New York, the money rarely moves simply. It crosses currency rails, compliance checkpoints, and multiple intermediaries before it lands. Chimoney was […] The post Chimoney Had the Licences, the Product, and the Team. It Didn’t Have Enough People Who Knew About It appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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More pain at the pump as Super Petrol price increases by Ksh.16, Diesel by Ksh.46
In its latest pricing review announced on Thursday, EPRA indicated that the cost of Super Petrol and Diesel has gone up by Ksh.16.65 and Ksh.46.29 per litre respectively, while the price of Kerosene remains unchanged.
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SoftBank Delivers Record $46 Billion Vision Fund Windfall on OpenAI Bet
SoftBank Group reported a massive $46 billion gain in its Vision Fund for the financial year ended March 31, the vast majority of which stemmed from the skyrocketing valuation of its enormous stake in OpenAI. The performance marks one of the most dramatic single-year turnarounds for the fund and underscores Masayoshi Son’s aggressive, conviction-driven approach […] The post SoftBank Delivers Record $46 Billion Vision Fund Windfall on OpenAI Bet appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan Overhauls Investment Bank Leadership as Jamie Dimon Warns Political Turmoil Could Threaten London Expansion
JPMorgan Chase is simultaneously reshaping the leadership structure of its powerful investment bank and reassessing the political risks tied to one of its biggest international expansion projects. The bank is set to announce a sweeping reorganization of senior investment-banking roles, according to a report by the Financial Times. The move comes as mergers-and-acquisitions activity rebounds […] The post JPMorgan Overhauls Investment Bank Leadership as Jamie Dimon Warns Political Turmoil Could Threaten London Expansion appeared first on Tekedia.
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How AI and Crypto Merge through Compute Markets
The convergence of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency is creating a new economic layer for the internet: compute markets. In the same way that oil powered the industrial era and data fueled the social media era, computational power is becoming the defining commodity of the AI age. As demand for AI models grows exponentially, crypto networks […] The post How AI and Crypto Merge through Compute Markets appeared first on Tekedia.
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JPMorgan Launches Second Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Chase’s reported launch of a second tokenized money market fund on Ethereum marks another incremental but structurally significant step in the ongoing convergence between traditional asset management and blockchain-based financial infrastructure. Rather than representing a speculative crypto product, tokenized money market funds sit at the intersection of regulated yield-bearing instruments and distributed ledger technology, […] The post JPMorgan Launches Second Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum appeared first on Tekedia.
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Google and SpaceX Partnership Marks a Turning Point in the Architecture of Global Computing
The emerging collaboration between Google and SpaceX marks a potential inflection point in the architecture of global computing infrastructure. Reports of discussions centered on deploying data centers in space suggest a strategic response to the escalating constraints of terrestrial cloud systems: energy consumption, land availability, thermal management, and geopolitical risk. The concept of orbital data […] The post Google and SpaceX Partnership Marks a Turning Point in the Architecture of Global Computing appeared first on Tekedia.
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US CPI Inflation Hitting 3.8% Underscores the Dragility of Disinflation Narrative
US CPI inflation rose above market expectations to 3.8%, marking its highest level since May 2023 and reinforcing concerns that price pressures in the American economy are proving more persistent than policymakers had anticipated. The latest reading reflects broad based inflationary stickiness across services, housing and select goods sectors suggesting that disinflation momentum seen earlier […] The post US CPI Inflation Hitting 3.8% Underscores the Dragility of Disinflation Narrative appeared first on Tekedia.
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Copper Hit an All-time High of $6.69 Per Pound
Copper’s explosive rise to an all-time high of $6.69 per pound is becoming one of the most closely watched macroeconomic developments of 2026. The industrial metal has surged nearly 17% this year, outperforming even gold, which has traditionally been viewed as the premier safe-haven asset during periods of economic uncertainty. While commodities rarely dominate crypto […] The post Copper Hit an All-time High of $6.69 Per Pound appeared first on Tekedia.
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Spain Escalates Crackdown On Big Tech As Europe Hardens Stance On AI And Social Media Harms
Spain is moving aggressively to tighten regulation of artificial intelligence and social media platforms, positioning itself at the forefront of Europe’s widening confrontation with major technology companies over online safety, algorithmic transparency, and the societal impact of digital platforms. Speaking to Reuters, Spain’s digital transformation minister, Oscar Lopez, said Madrid would press ahead with stricter […] The post Spain Escalates Crackdown On Big Tech As Europe Hardens Stance On AI And Social Media Harms appeared first on Tekedia.
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Samsung on Brink of Major Strike as Union Talks Collapse Over AI Profit Sharing, Jeopardizing South Korea’s Economic Engine
Samsung Electronics and its largest union failed on Wednesday to reach a pay agreement after marathon government-mediated negotiations, dramatically raising the prospect of an 18-day strike beginning May 21 that could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains and inflict serious damage on South Korea’s export-dependent economy. The impasse has triggered high-level government intervention. Prime Minister Kim […] The post Samsung on Brink of Major Strike as Union Talks Collapse Over AI Profit Sharing, Jeopardizing South Korea’s Economic Engine appeared first on Tekedia.
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King Charles III Delivers Legislative Agenda as Embattled Keir Starmer Fights to Save His Leadership
In one of Westminster’s most elaborate annual spectacles, King Charles III on Wednesday delivered the King’s Speech from the House of Lords, formally setting out Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s legislative program for the coming year at a moment when the Labour government’s authority is hanging by a thread. The occasion, steeped in centuries-old tradition with […] The post King Charles III Delivers Legislative Agenda as Embattled Keir Starmer Fights to Save His Leadership appeared first on Tekedia.
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Stacks Releases a Bitcoin Staking Whitepaper Outlining Framework for Self-Custodial Yield
The evolution of Bitcoin has long been constrained by one core limitation: while it remains the world’s most secure and decentralized digital asset, it has historically lacked native yield-generating opportunities without requiring users to surrender custody of their coins. That paradigm may now be shifting. Stacks has released a new Bitcoin staking whitepaper outlining a […] The post Stacks Releases a Bitcoin Staking Whitepaper Outlining Framework for Self-Custodial Yield appeared first on Tekedia.
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ZachXBT Identified a US-based Hacker Responsible for over $19M Crypto Scam
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has once again drawn attention across the digital asset ecosystem after publishing findings that allegedly identify a US-based hacker responsible for stealing more than $19 million in crypto assets. The disclosure adds to a growing body of high-profile investigations in which independent analysts, rather than traditional law enforcement agencies, have played a […] The post ZachXBT Identified a US-based Hacker Responsible for over $19M Crypto Scam appeared first on Tekedia.
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Tokenworks Launches “Ten Thousand Tokens” to Formalize how Digital Value Units are Created
The launch of Ten Thousand Tokens by Tokenworks signals a renewed attempt to formalize how digital value units are created, distributed, and governed in increasingly modular blockchain ecosystems. While token launches have become routine across decentralized finance, this initiative stands out for its explicit framing: not as a single asset issuance, but as a structured […] The post Tokenworks Launches “Ten Thousand Tokens” to Formalize how Digital Value Units are Created appeared first on Tekedia.
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Debt Fears And Inflation Risks: A Former IMF Director Warns Of A Global Bond Market Crisis
Rising government debt burdens, stubborn inflation pressures, and mounting geopolitical shocks are reviving concerns that major developed economies could be drifting toward a broader sovereign bond market crisis, according to economist Desmond Lachman. Lachman, a former International Monetary Fund official now at the American Enterprise Institute, warned that the United States, parts of Europe, and […] The post Debt Fears And Inflation Risks: A Former IMF Director Warns Of A Global Bond Market Crisis appeared first on Tekedia.
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Gachagua woos Sifuna, warns against using choppers when traversing the country
Gachagua noted that a united Opposition will be key in ousting President William Ruto. He also cautioned Sifuna against traversing the country using choppers, claiming that the government may go to extreme lengths in silencing dissenting voices.
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Bhutan and Vietnam Advancing Frameworks to Develop Crypto Sector
In a bold attempt to reposition itself as a digital asset hub, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is reportedly advancing a policy framework designed to attract cryptocurrency businesses through fast-track licensing procedures and a 0% corporate tax regime. The move signals an ambitious shift toward leveraging blockchain innovation as a pillar of economic diversification, particularly […] The post Bhutan and Vietnam Advancing Frameworks to Develop Crypto Sector appeared first on Tekedia.
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KMTC accountant charged with forgery of KCSE certificate
Cyrus Oigoro Miencha allegedly altered his KCSE results from a mean grade of C- (minus) to C+ (plus) before using the certificate to gain admission to Kisii University, where he pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree.
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Gov’t urges school heads to address triggers leading to schools’ unrest
Bitok noted that the second term has historically experienced cases of unrest in schools and challenged education officers to identify and address warning signs early enough.
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City still 'alive' but need Arsenal slip: Guardiola
Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush both struck from Phil Foden passes in the first half at the Etihad before Savinho added a late third to lift City two points behind leaders Arsenal.
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Investment in technology, education reforms key for prosperity - President Ruto
The President said continued education reforms as well as ongoing expansion of research and technology institutions, are part of the government’s deliberate strategy to achieve national transformation.
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Instagram removes end-to-end encryption for private chats
This comes after Meta Inc, the owner of Instagram and Facebook, has discontinued its end-to-end encryption services for Instagram private chats as of May 8, 2026.
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LSK raises alarm on rising GBV cases, calls for immediate action
This comes amid a surge in reported cases of intimate partner violence, sexual violence, femicide, and other forms of gender-based violence that have claimed the lives of women and girls in tragic circumstances.
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Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
Iran has been at war with the United States and Israel since February 28, though a fragile ceasefire has been in place since April 8.
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Kenya plans 16% VAT on electric vehicles, batteries, e-bikes imports
The proposal, contained in the Finance Bill 2026, could increase the cost of imported batteries, electric buses, and related components.
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Slot has 'every reason to believe' he will remain as Liverpool boss
The Reds splashed out a record £450 million ($609 million) on new players last summerm but that investment has so far reaped little reward.
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Naked becomes the world’s first to give a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT
South African insurance platform, Naked, has become the first company in the world to successfully develop and deploy a native app in ChatGPT that can provide a final, binding car insurance quote. The launch also appears to make Naked the first South African company to release a native app in ChatGPT, representing an early step towards a future […] The post Naked becomes the world’s first to give a final car insurance quote in ChatGPT appeared first on Tech In Africa.
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A Guide to AI for Agriculture and Food Security in Africa
A Guide to AI for Agriculture and Food Security in Africa Modern food systems in Africa face many challenges, including erratic weather and growingpopulations. While traditional farming often struggles… TechCity
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Fans split as Bien appears to reference Mobutu Sese Seko at Nairobi summit Concert
The 'Finale' hitmaker's Bien’s outfit featured Mobutu’s signature aesthetic - including a military-inspired tailored suit, dark shades, and a leopard-print cap reminiscent of the late Zairean leader’s iconic style. 
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Madaraka Day preparations in Wajir reach 84% completion
President William Ruto is expected to host a state luncheon in Wajir.
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Mbappe can show 'commitment' to Real Madrid: Arbeloa
Mbappe has faced criticism from the club's own fans in recent weeks, in part for going on holiday to Sardinia during his recovery from a thigh injury.
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Thriving as a Nigerian Youth: Winning the Battle of the Mind
If you do not like your teacher, you will likely struggle in the class. If you do not like your school, you may never fully engage in your program. And if you do not like your nation, you may see only barriers and miss the opportunities hidden within it. That is why I often remember […] The post Thriving as a Nigerian Youth: Winning the Battle of the Mind appeared first on Tekedia.
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73% of ODM supporters back Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi – TIFA Survey
73% of respondents expressed support for Sifuna’s faction, with party leader Oburu Oginga only getting 24% support for his Linda Ground. 
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Nairobi’s traffic police may soon give way to AI
The government now wants machines to take over. Treasury documents tabled in parliament show Kenya has allocated KES 1.18 billion ($9.1 million) next financial year to expand Nairobi’s Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Phase III, an AI-powered network of smart traffic lights, surveillance cameras, and road sensors that could gradually reduce the need for traffic police officers at major junctions across the capital.
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