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The most impactful innovations
2+ week, 5+ day ago (195+ words) Artificial intelligence secured the second spot at 25%. Smartphones have emerged as the single most impactful technological innovation shaping the past 20 years, commanding a dominant 60% share of recognition in the Bosch Tech Compass 2026 survey published by the Global Index, 2026 survey. The…...
Met: El Niño is not coming, it’s already here with us
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (1468+ words) Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) head of Public Weather Services Section Hannah Kimani speaking during the 5th edition of the Annual Journalists Climate Training (AJCT 5) by Power Shift Africa in August 2026 in Kigali, Rwanda / HANDOUT El Niño is already here and…...
Two giant warming patterns are brewing in the Pacific and warping US weather
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (1169+ words) A rare but powerful combination of an immense Pacific Ocean heatwave and a "super El Niño" are set to have profound effects on US weather and marine life this autumn. Here are five changes to expect. In the north-east Pacific…...
Garissa develops El Nino advisories as stakeholders step up preparedness
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (404+ words) Garissa County has stepped up preparations for the expected El Nino rains, with authorities warning residents and pastoralists to take early measures against flooding, disease outbreaks and loss of lives and livestock. The county is preparing advisories to be shared…...
The trail of clues that suggest our planet might be heating faster than we realised
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (1684+ words) A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science. This July, during Britain's record-breaking hot summer, a curious row broke out on X over climate science. Reform's deputy leader Richard Tice…...
The world's most popular AI tools in 2026
3+ week, 3+ day ago (104+ words) ChatGPT continues to dominate global AI usage ChatGPT maintains a massive lead as the world’s top artificial intelligence platform, reaching an impressive 5.3 billion users. Google’s Gemini follows in second place with 1.1 billion, while Claude ranks third with 968 million. Design platform…...
Reprieve as internet connectivity is expanded in Murang’a
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (305+ words) Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and Paratus, Kenya, led by Managing Director Joseph Kibiwott, Millions of Kenyans living in remote and underserved areas continue to face limited access to reliable internet connectivity, creating a digital divide at a time when essential…...
El Niño rains: Kenyans told to rely on verified government advisories
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (461+ words) Broadcasting PS asked Kenyans to ignore fake news, follow official updates The Broadcasting Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke has urged Kenyans to remain alert and rely on verified government advisories as the country prepares for the expected El Niño rains. Speaking…...
Inuka Tech fellows trained to protect, commercialise innovations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (468+ words) Fellows were taken through the steps of disclosing, registering and commercialising their inventions and software. The Inuka Tech Fellows who are at JHUB during the Masterclass/HANDOUT Inuka Tech Fellowship participants have been trained on how to protect and commercialise…...
Japan Princess Takamado urges global cooperation to protect biodiversity in Nairobi address
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (542+ words) BirdLife International president says environmental challenges could no longer be tackled in isolation Princess Takamado of Japan has urged governments, businesses, scientists and communities to work together to protect biodiversity, warning threats facing birds are ultimately threats to human society....