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Tensions, Strikes, and a Fragile Ceasefire: Inside the Iran–Israel–U.S. Crisis

As military strikes rock Iran and a tentative ceasefire settles in, the U.S., Israel, and Iran stand at a volatile crossroads. With nuclear tensions rising and diplomatic talks inching forward, the world watches anxiously.

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Technology

Anthropic Launches Live Web Search API for Claude Chatbot, Shifting AI-Driven Search Landscape

Anthropic launched a new Claude Web Search API on May 12, 2025, enabling its Claude chatbot to retrieve real-time, source-cited web information. This AI-driven search allows natural language queries for live results, potentially reshaping content discovery and impacting traditional search traffic as AI assistants gain prominence.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 12, 2025

Technology

Amazon Ads Unveils Three Interactive Ad Formats for Connected TV on Prime Video

Amazon Ads introduced three new interactive Connected TV (CTV) ad formats for Prime Video in May 2025. These include AI-powered pause ads, shoppable in-stream ads allowing direct add-to-cart, and "send-to-phone" ads for non-Amazon products, all designed to turn streaming breaks into engagement opportunities leveraging Amazon's data and AI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 10, 2025

Technology

Google Enhances AI-Powered NotebookLM with Expanded Language Support, Benefiting Kenyan Users

Google has expanded its AI-powered research tool, NotebookLM, to include audio overviews in over 50 languages, a development reported around May 2025. This enhancement will benefit users in Kenya and across Africa by making advanced AI study and research assistance more accessible, particularly for auditory learners.

SOStreamline Official

May 10, 2025

Business

Kenyan Shilling Maintains Stability Against US Dollar Amid Steady Inflows

The Kenyan shilling has remained stable against the US dollar in recent trading, quoted around 129.00/50 on May 12 and 129.10/60 on March 26. Analysts credit this stability to strong forex inflows from diaspora remittances and tea exports, which have balanced import demand.

SOStreamline Official

May 12, 2025

Business

Safaricom Projects 50% Profit Surge Driven by Ethiopian Market Turnaround

Telecom giant Safaricom announced on May 9 a projected 50% surge in full-year EBIT to KSh 144-150 billion ($1.1-1.2b), up from KSh 97.1b, largely due to sharply reduced losses in its Ethiopian operations. CEO Peter Ndegwa also reported a 10% rise in group revenue.

SOStreamline Official

May 9, 2025

Politics

Opposition accuses Ruto of election rigging

Prominent opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Martha Karua, have accused President William Ruto of manipulating IEBC appointments to ensure his 2027 re-election, terming the new slate a "rigging machine." They have also formed a parallel "People's IEBC" watchdog.

SOStreamline Official

May 13, 2025

Agriculture

Ruto courts China to boost tea exports

In a bid to enhance agricultural exports, President Ruto met with Chinese tea investors on May 13, securing a commitment from Benny Tea Industries to source all its orthodox tea from Kenya and invest in local processing factories. This move aims to significantly boost Kenyan tea sales to China and increase farmer incomes.

SOStreamline Official

May 13, 2025

Politics

Bill to tighten strategic goods control

The Kenyan Senate’s defense committee is reviewing the Strategic Goods Control Bill, 2025, which aims to implement strict licensing for dual-use goods to prevent their misuse in weapons of mass destruction. This legislation is key to fulfilling Kenya's international treaty obligations.

SOStreamline Official

May 10, 2025

Health

First kidney transplants performed at national hospital

Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) achieved a medical milestone by performing its first successful kidney transplants on May 7–8, 2025. This development, following three years of preparation and staff training, significantly expands specialized care in Kenya.

SOStreamline Official

May 8, 2025