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The most-used AI mobile Apps

2+ hour, 24+ min ago   (97+ words) Global statistics; April 2026 ChatGPT remains the most-used AI mobile app globally, recording 592 million combined monthly active users across Google Play and iOS apps, according to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report. Google Gemini ranks a distant second with 152 million users,…...

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Kenyans warned of building collapse risk as rains approach

2+ hour, 25+ min ago   (474+ words) Heavy rains could weaken buildings and foundations, with residents urged to watch for cracks AI-generated illustration depicting a building collapse and flooding following heavy rainfall, highlighting the risks of structural failures during heavy rains The National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC)…...

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What drives El Niño? Understanding the climate phenomenon and what it means for Kenya

5+ hour, 12+ min ago   (956+ words) The weather phenomenon is driven by a complex interaction between ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation Vehicles and motorbikes wade through flooded roads/FILE El Niño is often associated with heavy rains, floods and disruption, but the phenomenon begins thousands of…...

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Top websites and apps used worldwide

4+ hour, 46+ min ago   (262+ words) Social networks claim the top spot globally. Global internet users aged 16 and older overwhelmingly prioritise communication and social connection above all other digital activities, according to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report covering April 2026. Social networks claim the top spot…...

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Which countries use AI most?

11+ hour, 19+ min ago   (232+ words) Share of internet users aged 16+ who use AI tools each month. Kenya tops global artificial intelligence adoption rates, with 97.5% of internet users aged 16 and above utilising AI platforms, according to the Digital 2026 Mid-Year Global Update Report. Emerging markets dominate the…...

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Report: Why Kenya’s rainfall is becoming harder to predict

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (471+ words) WMO report says shifting rainfall patterns are bringing longer dry spells and intense rain Fog covered regions in parts of Kenya / FILE Kenya is facing increasingly erratic rainfall patterns, with prolonged dry spells occurring alongside intense wet spells that can…...

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Burnham to chair Cobra meeting on extreme heat as temperatures surge again

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (955+ words) People sunbathe on deck chairs in St James's Park as heatwave continues in London, Britain, July 1, 2025./XINHUA Prime Minister Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday to discuss the UK's response to the…...

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What perceptions do leaders have of key AI security risks?

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (266+ words) The cybersecurity issues related to genAI that concern CEOs the most. Data leaks involving the exposure of personal data represent the single greatest cybersecurity issue surrounding generative artificial intelligence that concerns chief executive officers the most. Global perspective findings from…...

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State of the climate in Africa 2025

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (184+ words) Methane levels in Africa have risen steadily over the past three decades, highlighting growing concerns over the continent’s contribution to climate change. Data presented in the infographic, sourced from a World Meteorological Organisation report, shows atmospheric methane concentrations increasing from…...

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Kwale schools embrace green initiatives in fight against climate change

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (490+ words) Kwale learners are turning environmental lessons into practical action A section of the Matuga Comprehensive students showcasing decorations made from waste recycling at their school. Schools in Kwale county are increasingly turning to tree growing and waste recycling as part…...