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Amazon — e-commerce and technology company with subsidiaries including Audible; operates satellite broadband network and data centers.
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… in artificial intelligence, financial technology, agriculture, healthcare and clean energy. “The future for not just the continent but the globe is being built here,” she said, noting that major American companies, including Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Meta, IBM, Oracle and Amazon …
U.S. Marks 250 Years of Independence with Grand Celebration in NairobiCapital News
… She noted that major American companies, including Google, Microsoft, Cisco, Meta, IBM, Oracle and Amazon, are expanding their footprint in Kenya, reflecting confidence in the country’s talent and business environment. …
Mudavadi Hails Trump’s Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic TiesCitizen Digital
… The San Francisco-based AI lab will work with Amazon, Microsoft, Google and others on the effort. …
US govt lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic saysCitizen Digital
… It includes more than $10 million for an Amazon documentary about her, and more than $500,000 for her book "Melania." The disclosures make several mentions of World Liberty Financial, which issued its own cryptocurrency, WLFI, whose initial sale brought in $550 million. …
Trump earned over Ksh.129B from crypto ventures in 2025The Standard
… The largest multinationals (Amazon, Apple, Google, Nike...), the best hospitals (Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Centre...) and the best sports institutions (Boston Celtics, Dallas Cowboys...) collaborate with their best professionals to lead TECH's academic programs.The quality …
TECH Global University: Highest-rated university in the world by its studentsCitizen Digital
… Tech giants including Google, Amazon and Microsoft have pursued similar custom chip strategies in recent years to cut costs and boost performance. …
OpenAI unveils AI chip JalapenoCitizen Digital
… Tech giants including Google, Amazon and Microsoft have pursued similar custom chip strategies in recent years to cut costs and boost performance. …
OpenAI unveils AI chip JalapenoCitizen Digital
… old openly on the streets of Nairobi,” Mr Ongoma said. “It hurts me the most when I find African books pirated on the streets of Nairobi.” While no Kenyan distributor is currently authorised to sell the book, an original copy of ‘The Polygamist’ is available to purchase on Amazon …
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in NairobiCitizen Digital
… old openly on the streets of Nairobi,” Mr Ongoma said. “It hurts me the most when I find African books pirated on the streets of Nairobi.” While no Kenyan distributor is currently authorised to sell the book, an original copy of ‘The Polygamist’ is available to purchase on Amazon …
'The Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in NairobiCitizen Digital
… Sources said Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy was among the technology leaders who privately warned administration officials about security risks in Anthropic's most advanced artificial intelligence models. …
No breakthrough in Anthropic talks with Trump administrationThe U.S. Embassy in Nairobi hosted a reception marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, bringing together Kenyan government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to celebrate shared democratic values, innovation, and trade partnerships.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi hosted a reception marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, bringing together Kenyan government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to celebrate shared democratic values, innovation, and trade partnerships.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration's shift in U.S.-Africa policy from aid-focused to trade and investment-driven, and said Kenya looks forward to concluding negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Anthropic says the US Department of Commerce has lifted export controls on its most powerful AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, allowing the company to restore global access after restrictions were imposed by the Trump administration citing national security concerns.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday. This includes nearly $550 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP cryptocurrency.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TECH Global University has been positioned as the highest-rated university in the world by its students on major review platforms. The institution scored 4.9 out of 5 on both Google Maps (with over 4,000 reviews) and Trustpilot, which awarded it the "Excellent" rating.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeno, a custom-designed semiconductor chip co-developed with Broadcom to run ChatGPT and AI products faster and more cheaply. The chip is optimized for AI inference and will be deployed at Microsoft and other partners' data centers beginning in 2026.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
OpenAI has unveiled Jalapeno, its first custom-designed computer chip co-developed with Broadcom, built to run ChatGPT and other AI products faster and more cheaply by focusing on AI inference. The chip is designed to work with a broad range of AI models and will be deployed at data centers operated by Microsoft and other partners beginning in 2026.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthropic met with the Trump administration Monday to discuss restoring two suspended AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, which the company blocked over a US national security order. No lifting of restrictions was discussed after the meeting, though both parties said they are working quickly to resolve the issue.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TECH Global University has been recognised as a Google Partner Premier, a distinction granted annually to the world's most outstanding online companies, representing 3 per cent of companies committed to high-quality digital services. The award certifies the university's technological infrastructure and advanced virtual learning platform, with website loading times of less than 3 seconds.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hussain Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties and second on Forbes' Arab rich-list, is investing billions into data centres across 13 countries, aiming to capitalize on AI boom and become the global leader in the field.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Airlines are increasingly adopting satellite broadband for premium in-flight Wi-Fi. Starlink has signed up 11 new airline customers globally in 2026, outpacing Amazon's Leo satellite network, which has secured deals with Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Global cryptocurrency exchange Bitget showcased its Universal Exchange ecosystem at the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference 2026, highlighting tokenized stocks, stock perpetuals, and traditional financial products designed to simplify African access to global financial markets previously hindered by complex onboarding and currency conversion barriers.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A federal jury ruled that billionaire Elon Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and its co-founders, finding his claims barred by statutes of limitations. The decision ended a three-week trial in which Musk argued that OpenAI's shift to a profit-driven model violated its original nonprofit mandate.
19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An emotional Vin Diesel and co-stars Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster attended a special cast reunion at the Cannes Film Festival on the 25th anniversary of the original 2001 film. Diesel paid tribute to late co-star Paul Walker, who died in a car crash in 2013, with Walker's daughter Meadow Rain Walker representing her father at the event.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TECH Global University focuses on employability through degrees combining theory with practical, real-world cases, with 99 per cent of graduates finding jobs matching their qualification level within a year of completing their studies.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is expected to testify in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI regarding Microsoft's funding of OpenAI's shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit company. Musk accuses OpenAI of abandoning its original nonprofit mission and misusing his $38 million in founding donations.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez were named honorary chairs of this year's Met Gala, sparking boycotts and criticism that led several A-list celebrities to skip the fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Amazon subsidiary Audible opened a month-long pop-up "bookless bookstore" on the Lower East Side in Manhattan, featuring audiobook tablets, listening rooms, and staff guidance, as U.S. audiobook sales reached $2.22 billion in 2024.
2 May 2026 · The Standard →
Insurance companies are being encouraged to differentiate themselves through customised, data-driven solutions to boost customer loyalty and satisfaction. However, while 81 per cent of insurers have access to behavioural data, only 12 per cent possess the advanced analytics capabilities to use it effectively, and concerns about data privacy and AI fairness continue to affect customer trust.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →
Forbes has designated TECH Global University as "the world's best online university," citing its academic offer, teaching staff selection, and innovative learning method. The magazine highlighted TECH's 100 per cent online methodology and its Relearning teaching method, which has obtained scores above 4 out of 5 on a Likert scale.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Oil prices dropped after reports that Iran's Foreign Minister was to arrive in Islamabad for anticipated second-round Middle East talks between the United States and Iran, signalling potential de-escalation. Brent crude fell below $100 a barrel, while global equities climbed on optimism about the ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon and strong corporate earnings, though German business morale hit its lowest level since the Covid pandemic.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →