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Nairobi launches Beijing-inspired underpass network to unclog central business district

Construction has begun on the Greenpark Terminus Pedestrian Underpass, a 500-metre Beijing-inspired walkway at Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway designed to protect pedestrians, improve traffic flow and complement other major road projects aimed at easing Nairobi’s congestion.

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TSMC May Sales Skyrocket by Nearly 40%, Fueled by Relentless Global AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) announced a 39.6% year-over-year increase in its May sales, a surge driven by persistent and powerful global demand for advanced chips that power the artificial intelligence expansion. These figures highlight AI's role as a primary growth catalyst.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025

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Government Pledges Enhanced Accessibility of Online Services for Kenyans with Disabilities

The Kenyan government has committed to making all e-government platforms, including the eCitizen portal, fully accessible to persons with disabilities. ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced

SOStreamline Official

Jun 3, 2025

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Pornhub Blocks Services in France in Response to Strict New Age Verification Law

Effective June 3, 2025, adult entertainment website Pornhub has blocked access to its services within France. The move is a direct response to a new French law imposing stringent and complex age verification requirements for platforms offering adult content.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 3, 2025

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Nairobi-Based Startup M-Pesa HealthLink Wins Global Innovation Award for Rural Telemedicine App

M-Pesa HealthLink, a Nairobi-based tech startup, has won a global innovation award for its telemedicine app designed for rural health clinics. The app, which enables remote diagnosis and consultation, is being recognized for its potential to improve healthcare access in underserved areas.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

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Kenya Achieves Record 98% Mobile Internet Penetration Among Active Subscribers, CA Survey Reveals

A recent survey by the Communications Authority of Kenya indicates that mobile internet penetration in the country has reached a record high of 98% among active subscribers, driven by affordable data and smartphone adoption, though efforts continue to connect remaining remote areas.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

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Kenya Extends Analogue TV Switch-Off Deadline to September 2025, Cites Need for More Preparation Time

The Communications Authority of Kenya has extended the deadline for the country's TV digital migration to September 2025. Officials stated that broadcasters and viewers require more time to transition, and announced continued support for affected households during this period.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 2, 2025

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DeepSeek AI Emerges as Formidable Chinese Contender in Intensifying Global AI Supremacy Race

A report on June 1, 2025, highlights the rapid emergence of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek as a formidable challenger to U.S. dominance in the global artificial intelligence race. The company's progress underscores China's significant investment and accelerated push.

SDShiftpulse Digital

Jun 1, 2025

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Safaricom Accelerates 5G Network Expansion to Rural Kenya to Bridge Digital Divide

Safaricom has announced an accelerated expansion of its 5G network into rural counties such as Kisii, Baringo, and Kwale. This initiative aims to provide high-speed internet access to previously underserved areas, thereby supporting education, business, and bridging the digital divide.

SOStreamline Official

Jun 1, 2025

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Mistral Agents API Adopts Anthropic's Model Context Protocol for Enhanced Interoperability

Mistral AI's new Agents API is compatible with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that facilitates the integration of AI agents with external applications and data sources. This adoption aims to make Mistral-built agents more easily connectable to third-party tools.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 28, 2025

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Mistral AI Launches Agents API for Building Advanced Autonomous AI Agents

Mistral AI has introduced a new Agents API designed for creating autonomous AI agents. These agents can perform complex tasks such as code execution and web searches, and can collaborate with other agents, leveraging the Model Context Protocol for tool integration.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 28, 2025

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AMD Launches Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX Series for Extreme Workstation Performance

AMD has announced its Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000WX series CPUs, offering up to 96 cores and PCIe 5.0 support. These processors are aimed at extreme workstation workloads like 3D rendering, complex simulations, and AI model training, and include enterprise-class features.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 28, 2025

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AMD Unveils Radeon AI PRO R9700 GPU with 32GB VRAM Tailored for AI and Creative Workloads

AMD has unveiled the Radeon AI PRO R9700, a professional GPU featuring 32GB of VRAM and built on the RDNA4 architecture. It includes second-generation AI tensor accelerators, targeting developers working on local AI model training, inference, and high-end content creation.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 28, 2025