24 h. ago China’s data regulator promises accelerated digital infrastructure reforms

China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of the global total, and has achieved breakthroughs in core technologies including chips, homegrown operating systems and humanoid robots.

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47 h. ago Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 14 — House Speaker Moses Wetangula has handed Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba a 20-day suspension after she walked out of the chamber as Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen responded to a supplementary question she had posed. The Speaker termed her actions disrespectful to the House, even as Wamuchomba insisted the punishment would […] The post Wamuchomba locked out of Parliament for 20 days after walking out on Murkomen appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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65 h. ago Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G

Kenya's Ruto on Trump's Radar as US Probes China, RSF Links | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

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3 d. ago China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move

BEIJING, China, Aug 12 – China will continue to suspend 24 percentage points of additional duty rate on imports from the United States within 90 days starting from 12:01 pm Tuesday, while retaining the remaining additional tariffs of 10 percent on those articles, according to an announcement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State […] The post China extends tariff suspension on US goods in reciprocal move appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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3 d. ago ‘Any attempt to occupy Gaza must be firmly opposed’: China tells UNSC

NEW YORK, United States, Aug 12 — China has joined the voices of United Nations leaders and most UN Security Council nations, urging the international community to take all necessary actions before a greater disaster unfolds in Palestine, given the urgency at hand. Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, said: “Any attempt to […] The post ‘Any attempt to occupy Gaza must be firmly opposed’: China tells UNSC appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya seeks $4bln to extend railway, in talks with Etihad Rail

Kenya seeks $4bln to extend railway, in talks with Etihad Rail - report  ZAWYA

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4 d. ago Kenya in Talks With Etihad Rail, Plans to Raise $4 Billion to Extend Line

Kenya in Talks With Etihad Rail, Plans to Raise $4 Billion to Extend Line  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever

BEIJING, China, Aug 11 — The city of Foshan in Guangdong province is winning the battle against chikungunya fever, with more than 90 percent of patients there having been cured and discharged from hospitals, and the number of new cases witnessing a significant reduction over the weekend. Among the recovered patients, the oldest is 95 […] The post China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Nairobi Hospital suspends new tariff amid talks with insurers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 – The Nairobi Hospital has suspended the implementation of its recently announced price review following a meeting with senior representatives from leading medical insurance providers. In a statement on Monday, Chief Executive Officer Felix Osano said the decision, effective immediately, was made in good faith to allow for further consultations and […] The post Nairobi Hospital suspends new tariff amid talks with insurers appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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4 d. ago Kenya turns to AfDB, China Exim for $2b airport expansion after dropping Adani deal

Kenya turns to AfDB, China Exim for $2b airport expansion after dropping Adani deal  Business Insider Africa

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4 d. ago Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 11 — Capital FM has signed a content-sharing partnership with China Daily, aimed at broadening the scope of news and feature stories available to Kenyan audiences. The agreement, signed in Nairobi by Capital FM Managing Director Mr Symon Bargurei and China Daily Africa Bureau Director Mr Wang Xiaodong, will see Capital FM republish articles from the China Daily newspaper […] The post Capital FM, China Daily Africa Ink Content Partnership to Expand Global Coverage appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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5 d. ago India Raises Concerns Over China’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Headwaters

NEW DELHI, India Aug 10 – The Indian government has expressed concern over reports that China has begun constructing a mega dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, which forms the upper course of the Brahmaputra River. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha on […] The post India Raises Concerns Over China’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Headwaters appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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7 d. ago U.S reevaluates Kenya's NATO status amid concerns over China ties

U.S reevaluates Kenya's NATO status amid concerns over China ties  africanews.com

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8 d. ago US is wrong to criticise Kenya’s strategic friendship with China

US is wrong to criticise Kenya’s strategic friendship with China  Business Daily

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9 d. ago Kenya edges closer to trade deal with China after Trump tariffs

Kenya edges closer to trade deal with China after Trump tariffs  Business Daily

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9 d. ago Ruto defends China trade relations amid US Senate scrutiny of Kenya’s global ties

Ruto defends China trade relations amid US Senate scrutiny of Kenya’s global ties  The Eastleigh Voice

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9 d. ago How China ties into the massive drop in Kenya’s foreign reserves

How China ties into the massive drop in Kenya’s foreign reserves  MSN

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9 d. ago 'China trade is in Kenya’s best interest,' Ruto defends Beijing ties amid U.S. tensions

'China trade is in Kenya’s best interest,' Ruto defends Beijing ties amid U.S. tensions  Citizen Digital

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1 week ago Media Star Joyce Gituro Retracts Comment on Pastor’s Suspension Scandal

Media personality Joyce Gituro has publicly apologized after facing backlash for her comment on a post announcing the suspension of Nairobi Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Munengi Mulandi, over allegations of misconduct. Gituro admitted she spoke out without fully understanding the gravity of the situation. She initially assumed the matter was an internal church issue and responded out of concern for what appeared to be public humiliation. Upon learning the full context, she retracted her statement and deleted the comment. “I shared a comment yesterday, unaware of the full and serious nature of the pastor’s suspension. I assumed it was The post Media Star Joyce Gituro Retracts Comment on Pastor’s Suspension Scandal appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago OPINION: China – Fear or FOMO? The Investment Dilemma of the Decade

For too long, a small but vocal group of Western commentators has painted a distorted picture of China’s economy—amplifying weaknesses, downplaying strengths, and sowing doubt in what remains one of the world’s most dynamic markets. But beyond the headlines lies a very different reality—one of transformation, resilience, and opportunity. Today, China is in the midst […] The post OPINION: China – Fear or FOMO? The Investment Dilemma of the Decade appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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