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Cyberattacks in Africa Rise 421% as Digital Economy Expands

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By Njeri Irungu Cyberattacks targeting African organisations increased by more than 421 per cent between 2016 and 2025, raising concerns about the continent’s ability to secure its rapidly growing digital economy. A new whitepaper by Mastercard, titled Africa’s Digital Defense Race, shows that cyber threats grew faster in Africa than the global increase of 307 per cent recorded over the same period, highlighting the security challenges accompanying the continent’s digital transformation. The report comes as digital financial services continue to expand across Africa, with mobile money adoption increasing nearly sixfold between 2016 and 2025. Digital banking users grew 4.7 times, while e-commerce expanded 5.3 times, creating new opportunities for businesses and consumers. The continent’s digital payments economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, making cybersecurity increasingly important to the protection of financial transactions, personal information and essent...
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Washington’s 33 References to Port Sudan Authority Signal a Deliberate Shift in Sudan Policy

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By :Dr. Osama Ahmed El-Mustafa, Sudan's remaining at the third level of the US classification to combat human trafficking is no longer just an indication of a human rights crisis that is worsening under the weight of the war; rather, in its political and human rights implications, it has become an entry point for accountability for the performance of the authority in Port Sudan and the extent to which it is able to protect citizens and prosecute those involved in crimes of exploitation and human trafficking.  This classification assumes additional importance with what is circulating about the repetition of the description of the "military government" 33 times in the US report for 2026, a repetition that deserves to be scrutinized in the official text, because of the implications it may carry about the nature of the authority that Washington deals with in the context of the Sudanese crisis. The issue is not only about the frequency of a particular phrase, but a...
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Sun King Targets Kenyan Businesses With High-Capacity Solar Power Systems

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By Njeri Irungu Sun King is targeting businesses and institutions seeking dependable electricity with a new range of solar power systems capable of supplying facilities with inverter capacities of up to 30 kilowatts. The company has expanded its PowerHub product line in Kenya to accommodate customers with greater energy needs, including hospitals, schools, shops, offices and large households. The new systems are designed to provide an alternative source of electricity when the national grid experiences interruptions. The expanded range marks a significant increase from the company's previous maximum inverter capacity of 3.3kW. Depending on the configuration, customers can access battery storage of up to 120 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and solar generation capacity of up to 48kW. Among the new products is the PowerHub Pro, which delivers 5kW of inverter power alongside a 5kWh battery and approximately 2.7kW of solar generation capacity. The PowerHub Max offers 10kW of inverter ...
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Kenya and Azerbaijan Build New Strategic Partnership Across Key Sectors

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By Caroline Njeri  Kenya and Azerbaijan are deepening their strategic partnership, with the two countries expanding cooperation beyond traditional diplomacy into energy, infrastructure, urban development, security, technology and youth empowerment. PHOTO:  President William Ruto and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev during the 80th UN General Assembly in New York, reflecting the deepening Kenya–Azerbaijan partnersh The relationship, which dates back two decades, has gained fresh momentum through high-level political engagements and a growing number of bilateral agreements. The two countries are increasingly positioning their partnership as an example of South-South cooperation between East Africa and the South Caucasus. President William Ruto and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev have played a central role in driving the renewed ties. The two leaders held bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum in Baku, where they review...
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Hon. Aden joins Kenyans in Candlelighting Tribute to late Raila Odinga

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 2, 2026  Kamukunji parliamentary aspirant Omar Aden today joined leaders and Kenyans in a nationwide candlelighting ceremony marking the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) began a month-long programme honouring its former leader.  PHOTO:  Hon. Omar Aden during the candlelighting held at Uhuru Park, Nairobi ODM designated October as “Mwezi wa Baba” and called on Kenyans at home and abroad to light candles at 6 p.m. in remembrance of Odinga, who died in India on Oct. 15, 2025, aged 80.  Aden, who recently joined ODM as a lifetime member and is seeking the Kamukunji parliamentary seat in the 2027 elections, was among those participating in the commemoration.  The candlelighting marks the start of a series of activities planned across the country, including an ODM memorial rally in Kakamega on Oct. 9 and further events in Garissa, the Coast, Kajiado, T...
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Omar Aden joins ODM, enters Kamukunji race as political contest takes shape

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Hon. Omar Aden has formally joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a lifetime member, launching his bid to unseat Kamukunji Member of Parliament Yusuf Hassan in Kenya's 2027 general election. PHOTO: Hon. Omar Aden addressing the media after receiving his lifetime membership certificate in Nairobi Aden received his ODM membership certificate at a ceremony at Chungwa House in Nairobi, where he said his campaign would focus on accountability, transparency and inclusive leadership if elected. “I thank all supporters, the party and friends who have put their trust in me to lead them. My tenure will be marked by accountability and inclusive leadership,” Aden said. Aden's entry into the race comes as political alignments in Kamukunji shift ahead of the 2027 election. Hassan, who has represented the constituency since 2011, left the Jubilee Party in August and joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).  The move has ope...
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MOMBASA WOMAN REP HON. ZAMZAM MOHAMED DRILLS DOWN ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AT SHANZU TEACHERS COLLEGE

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SHANZU, MOMBASA — In a impassioned address to hundreds of teacher trainees and local youth at the Shanzu Teachers Training College in Kisauni, Mombasa County Woman Representative Hon. Zamzam Mohamed issued a stern call to action on TVET skill integration, financial inclusion, and youth empowerment. Addressing the student body and regional administrative officials, Hon. Zamzam emphasized that standard academic qualifications are no longer enough to insulate young Kenyans from the growing economic squeeze and rising unemployment rates. Key Highlights from the Address:  Expanding National bursary and NG-AAF Access: The Woman Rep announced an expanded allocation from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NG-AAF) to support needy trainees at the college, promising targeted bursary disbursements for students taking technical and diploma teaching courses.  Call to Embrace NYOTA & TVET Initiatives: Hon. Zamzam challenged young people in Kisauni and across Mo...
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