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April 2026
25 AprCitizen Digital
… Investors were also looking to position themselves ahead of next week's slew of earnings from US tech titans Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. …
Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks
24 AprCitizen Digital
… Prominent names, including Apple, Google, Samsung, Huawei and Garmin, dominate the smartwatch space, while Meta commands the glasses field. …
Kenyan banks tap into rings, watches and wristbands for payments

Politics

Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition

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President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.

9 hours ago · Capital News →

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Ruto pledges investment in digital skills as Kenya dominates Huawei ICT competition
President William Ruto reaffirmed the Government's commitment to making education and technology central to Kenya's transformation, noting the country's strong performance at the 2026 Global Huawei ICT Competition demonstrates Kenya is emerging as Africa's technology hub. Kenya's Cloud Track Team won the Grand Prize, marking the country's first win since joining the competition in 2019.
9 hours ago · Capital News →

Friday 24 July

EU fines Google €890 million for self-favouring search, app practices
Google was fined €890 million ($1 billion) by the European Commission for violating EU rules: €460 million for favouring its own services in shopping, hotels, transport and sports search results, and €430 million for restricting Google Play to prevent app developers from directing users to cheaper offers on rival platforms. EU regulators noted the company has made progress toward compliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

Writers union sues to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The Writers Guild of America filed a lawsuit Tuesday to block Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the acquisition would violate federal antitrust law and harm writers by eliminating competition for film and television writing contracts.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

Twelve US states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
California and 11 other US states have filed a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger—the largest in Hollywood history—threatens competition in film and television and would lead to higher prices and lower quality content.
13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 26 June

TECH Global University achieves highest student ratings globally
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 →

Monday 15 June

UK PM announces social media ban for under-16s
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a forthcoming total ban on social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X for children under 16, citing concerns that these platforms are "making children unhappy" and exposing them to dangerous and addictive content. The government aims to pass the regulation by late December with the ban coming into force in spring.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK PM pledges strict action on social media for children
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to "call time" on a social media system failing children, reportedly proposing measures including a total ban for those under 16 and restrictions on late-night use for older teenagers — stricter than Australia's December 2024 under-16 ban.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UK announces ban on social media for under-16s
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that children under 16 will be banned from using social media platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X, citing concerns that such platforms expose youngsters to dangerous and addictive content. The ban is expected to pass by late December and come into force in spring 2025.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

TECH Global University awarded Google Partner Premier status
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 →

Wednesday 10 June

EU orders Meta to open WhatsApp to rival AI chatbots
The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to give rival AI chatbots access to its WhatsApp platform for free within five working days during an antitrust investigation into Meta's policy of blocking access for non-Meta AI providers, or face a heavy fine.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
EU disputes Apple's claim that DMA blocks Siri AI launch
Apple says it cannot offer its AI-enhanced Siri in Europe because of the EU's Digital Markets Act, but EU digital affairs spokesman Thomas Regnier countered that the decision is Apple's alone, stating the DMA does not prohibit introducing new products in the EU and that Apple must ensure interoperability with rival features under the rules.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 20 May

Bitget presents tokenized stocks platform at Kenya crypto conference
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 →

Thursday 14 May

Trump heads to Beijing summit, urges Xi to open China market
US President Donald Trump departed for Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying he would press Xi to "open up" China to American firms. The visit brings several top CEOs including Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Tesla's Elon Musk, and Apple's Tim Cook, though political frictions over Taiwan and the Iran war complicate the agenda.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 13 May

Air Force One refueled in Alaska en route to Trump's Beijing trip
US President Donald Trump's Air Force One stopped in Anchorage to refuel during his departure for Beijing. The stop reflects operational limits of the Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which faces range constraints on the roughly 6,500 to 7,000 nautical mile journey from Washington D.C. to Beijing when accounting for communications equipment, security systems, personnel, cargo, and emergency fuel reserves.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
Oil prices rise, stocks fall amid US-Iran peace talks stall
Oil prices rallied and stock markets fell as talks stalled on ending the Middle East war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Rising crude futures pushed up government bond rates globally, including in Britain where political uncertainty also weighed on markets.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
TECH Global University reports 99% graduate employment within one year
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 →

Tuesday 12 May

Pop star Dua Lipa sues Samsung over unauthorized image use
Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for trademark infringement, alleging the company illegally used her photo on television boxes to boost US sales. Samsung said the image came from a third-party content partner for Samsung TV Plus and that it has sought to resolve the matter with Lipa's team.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 6 May

Apple settles $250 million class action over Siri AI claims
Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of misleading iPhone buyers by falsely touting artificial intelligence capabilities for Siri in late 2024. The settlement covers roughly 36 million eligible devices purchased in the United States between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025, with no admission of wrongdoing by Apple.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 1 May

Apple reports best March quarter ever on iPhone 17 sales
Apple posted profit of $29.6 billion on revenue of $111.2 billion in its March quarter, with iPhone demand and digital services helping it beat expectations. iPhone sales grew double digits in every country where Apple does business.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

Forbes names TECH Global University world's best online university
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 →

Saturday 25 April

Oil prices fall as Iran peace talks resume prospects emerge
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 →

Friday 24 April

Kenyan banks embed contactless payments into smartwatches, rings, wristbands
ABSA Bank, DTB Bank and Premier Bank are offering contactless payment solutions integrated into wearable devices like smartwatches, rings and wristbands, which customers can tap on POS terminals. The banks have implemented security measures including transaction limits, PIN requirements, and real-time fraud detection to address risks from potential loss or theft.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →