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The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa

The future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa holds immense promise for transformative impact across various sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, and education. Human experts and AI platforms like ChatGPT agree that AI is poised to become a significant frontier in U.S.-China competition on the continent. To fully harness the potential of AI, African countries will…

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Smoke ascends following shelling in the area of Ocheretyne in the Donetsk region, on May 5, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)

Russia Captures Two Frontline Villages in Ukraine as Conflict Intensifies

On Monday, Russia announced the capture of two additional frontline villages in Ukraine, marking significant territorial gains in the ongoing conflict. The captured villages include Kotlyarivka in the northeast Kharkiv region and Soloviove in the Donetsk People’s Republic. The Russian defense ministry reported that their army units had successfully “liberated” these villages, further advancing their…

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File image of EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre in Nairobi.

High Court Orders Preservation of Seized Funds in Ukur Yatani Investigation

File image of EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre in Nairobi. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured High Court orders to preserve $460,000 (Ksh.62,100,000) seized in connection with the ongoing investigation into former Cabinet Secretary and Marsabit Governor Ukur Yatani. The funds, consisting of 4,600 pieces of USD 100 denominations, were confiscated from his…

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CJ Martha Koome makes an address when she admitted 224 lawyers to the Roll of Advocates at the Supreme Court on September 12, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY | JUDICIARY

Chief Justice Koome’s Directive to Address Case Backlog and Enhance Judicial Efficiency

Chief Justice Martha Koome has issued a directive to Magistrates’ Courts nationwide to undertake Rapid Results Initiatives aimed at resolving cases pending for over three years. Speaking virtually at the 11th Annual Heads of Station Forum, CJ Koome emphasized the importance of active case and docket management strategies to reduce case backlog and ensure timely…

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