Chinese Researchers Achieve Tenfold Supercomputing Performance Boost, Challenging U.S. Dominance

Chinese researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in supercomputing, achieving a nearly tenfold performance boost over Nvidia-powered U.S. supercomputers by utilizing domestically developed graphics processing units (GPUs). This achievement marks a significant milestone in China’s push for technological self-sufficiency and challenges America’s longstanding dominance in high-performance computing. Breakthrough in GPU Optimization and Data Processing The […]

Ethiopian and Mauritanian FMs Discuss Strengthening Bilateral and Multilateral Ties

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held bilateral discussions with his Mauritanian counterpart, Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. The meeting focused on deepening economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Mauritania while reinforcing cooperation […]

CoG Opposes Revenue Cut, Demands Full Sh400.1 Billion Allocation for Counties

Governors Insist on Equitable Share as National Budget Increases The Council of Governors (CoG) has strongly opposed the proposed reduction in county revenue allocation, demanding that the National Government reinstate the Sh400.1 billion equitable share previously agreed upon. The CoG’s Executive and Liaison, Management and Business Committee insists that the revised national budget, recently adopted […]

Lodwar Power Crisis Resolved as KPLC Installs New Generators

Lodwar, Turkana County| Residents of Lodwar can finally breathe a sigh of relief after months of persistent power outages and rationing, following the installation of two new generators by the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC). The generators, officially commissioned on Thursday, mark the end of prolonged electricity shortages that had severely disrupted businesses, hospital […]

US Pressures European NATO Allies to Assess Troop Commitment for Ukraine

•Washington Seeks Clarity on Potential EU “Peacekeeping” Force Amid Shifting Strategy The United States has formally asked its European NATO allies to assess their available military resources and determine the number of troops they could potentially deploy to Ukraine as part of a security guarantee for Kiev, should Washington and Moscow reach an agreement to […]

Ex-Governor Waititu Barred from Public Office for 10 Years in Landmark Corruption Ruling

In a landmark ruling on Thursday, February 13, 2025, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Ndung’u Waititu was handed a 10-year ban from holding public office after being found guilty in a Sh588 million corruption case. The ruling, delivered by Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki, also imposed a hefty Sh53.5 million fine on Waititu, with the […]

Mercy Cherono Eyes Triumphant Comeback After Two-Year Hiatus

Olympic champion sets sights on major competitions after maternity break and career commitments Renowned Kenyan long-distance runner and four-time Olympic champion Mercy Cherono is making a determined comeback to competitive athletics after a two-year break, during which she focused on family and professional responsibilities. The accomplished athlete, who has been a dominant force in track […]

Kenya Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Raila Odinga’s AU Chairmanship Bid

As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections approach, Kenya has reinforced its steadfast commitment to the candidacy of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the Chairmanship. With the elections scheduled for February 15 and 16, the Kenyan government has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure Odinga’s victory, positioning him as the ideal candidate to lead the […]

Mombasa Muslim and Luo Communities Hold Special Prayers for Raila Odinga’s AU Chairmanship Bid

•A section of the Muslim faithful and members of the Luo community in Mombasa have come together in a show of solidarity, holding special prayers for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as he seeks to clinch the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship. •The prayers come just a day before the crucial election set to take […]