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Australia passes law forcing Meta, TikTok, and others to Pay for News.
Lawmakers in Australia approved new legislation on Thursday that will compel major technology companies to hand over millions of dollars unless they negotiate commercial agreements with domestic news publishers.
Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce “Chassis 0,” sold $40 Million.
A one-of-a-kind example of Ferrari’s first fully electric model, the Luce, has fetched an extraordinary $40 million at auction, establishing a new benchmark for the most expensive new car ever sold under the hammer.
TikTok Removes 884,591 Videos in Kenya.
TikTok has taken down more than 884,000 videos uploaded from the country in the first three months of 2026 for breaking its community rules.
ByteDance to Launch AI Creator Platform Tazama in Kenya
ByteDance, the innovative parent company behind TikTok, has announced the launch of Tazama, a new AI-powered platform designed specifically for Kenyan content creators.
RUTO : Affordable Housing Programme Is Generating Jobs For More Than 640,000 Young People.
President William Ruto has praised the Affordable Housing Programme for transforming lives across the country by creating employment opportunities for over 640,000 young people.
Dangote Shifts Massive Refinery Project to Kenya
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced a game-changing decision to construct his ambitious oil refinery in Kenya rather than Tanzania.
WhatsApp Introduces Usernames for Better Privacy
Millions of people around the world rely on WhatsApp daily to stay connected with loved ones, friends, and businesses.
Government Plans To Link Cctv Cameras With National Id Database For Faster Identification Of Crime
Kenya’s government is rolling out an ambitious new security initiative aimed at revolutionising how crime is tackled across the country.
Global oil prices have now dropped below $79 per barrel
Global oil prices have tumbled below $79 per barrel, marking their lowest point since early March this year.
Wandayi : Fuel Supply Secured as Price Review Approaches
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has reassured the public about stable fuel availability across the country ahead of the upcoming Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority review.
Kenya's Oil Milestone Faces Funding Setback
Kenya's ambitious goal of achieving its first commercial oil production by the close of 2026 hangs in the balance following a significant budget adjustment.
Kenya Waives Import Duty on First 100,000 Electric Vehicles
President William Ruto has rolled out a bold incentive to speed up Kenya’s shift to cleaner transport by removing import duty on the first 100,000 electric vehicles entering the country.
EPRA Kerosene Hike Triggers Concerns Over Rising Airfares
Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has implemented a significant increase in kerosene prices, raising them by more than Sh38 per litre.
Dangote Eyes Lamu and Mombasa for East Africa Oil Refinery
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has expanded his options for a major oil refinery project in East Africa by including Kenya’s Lamu alongside the long-considered Mombasa site.
Safaricom Secures 25-Year Licence with Higher Fees
Safaricom has received a fresh 25-year operating licence from the Communications Authority of Kenya, ensuring long-term stability for the country’s leading telecommunications provider.
Dangote Supercharges $4 Billion Fertilizer Project in Ethiopia
African industrial giant Aliko Dangote has significantly scaled up his commitment to Ethiopia, raising investment in a major fertilizer plant to approximately $4 billion.
Government now wants Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to set up an office in Kenya.
Kenya's government is taking bold steps to bring major social media platforms under closer national oversight.