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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

Google Unveils AI Max for Search Campaigns, Promising Enhanced Performance with Gemini 2.0

Google introduced AI Max for Search on May 6, 2025, a new suite of AI enhancements powered by Gemini 2.0. It offers automated creative generation and predictive targeting, with early tests showing a ~14% lift in conversions. This aims to simplify optimization and improve advertiser efficiency.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Technology

Nairobi Hosts 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference Focusing on Sustainable Digital Infrastructure

The 4th ICT & Data Centers Conference, held in Nairobi on May 5, 2025, convened policymakers and industry leaders to discuss sustainable digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies, aligning with Kenya's Vision 2030 and National Digital Masterplan. Key themes included AI, digital inclusion, data sovereignty, and environmental sustainability in data centers, emphasizing renewable energy and efficiency metrics like REF and CUE. The event highlighted the ICT sector's projected growth to surpass $110B by 2027.

SOStreamline Official

May 5, 2025

Technology

Raxio Data Centres Bolstered by $100M IFC Investment for Pan-African Expansion, Kenya Key Market

Raxio Data Centres secured a significant $100 million financing from the IFC to expand its platform across Sub-Saharan Africa, with Kenya highlighted as a key market. This investment, relevant in May 2025, underscores the major capital inflow into Africa's critical digital infrastructure, essential for tech growth.

SOStreamline Official

May 1, 2025

Business

Kenya's Private Sector Growth Hits 27-Month High in April, PMI Shows

The Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Kenya rose to 52.0 in April, its highest in 27 months and firmly above the 50.0 growth mark. This surge was driven by the fastest rise in new orders since early 2022, leading to expanded output and hiring, indicating a broad-based recovery.

SOStreamline Official

Apr 30, 2025

Business

EU-Kenya forum deepens digital trade ties

Nairobi's EU-Kenya Business Forum in May 2025 spotlighted Kenya's ambitious digital economy strategy, aiming to significantly boost exports through enhanced digital trade ties with the European Union. Key initiatives include a 100,000 km fibre backbone and 1,450 digital hubs.

SOStreamline Official

May 1, 2025

Tourism & Wildlife

Conservation efforts boost Kenya's wildlife populations

Kenya's conservation initiatives have led to a significant rebound in wildlife, with elephant numbers reaching nearly 37,000 by 2024 and black rhinos exceeding 1,000. Amidst human population growth, expanding wildlife corridors is now a critical focus for KWS to ensure safe migration and reduce human-wildlife conflict.

SOStreamline Official

May 1, 2025

Technology

Google Democratizes AI Development by Making Gemini Code Assist Free for Individual Users

Google has made its Gemini Code Assist tool free for individual developers. The AI coding assistant, powered by Gemini 2.5, offers intelligent code completions and context-aware help in VS Code, JetBrains IDEs, and Google Cloud Shell.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Technology

Google Details "Project Astra": The Future of Proactive, Autonomous AI Assistants

Google provided more details on Project Astra, its proactive AI assistant. The prototype can analyze a user’s environment and schedule to autonomously suggest solutions, such as for calendar conflicts or errors in homework photos, without being explicitly asked.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Technology

Gemini AI Assistant Coming to Chrome Browser for AI Subscribers

Google announced that starting May 21, users with AI Pro or Ultra subscriptions will gain access to a Gemini button in the Chrome browser, providing AI-powered summaries and assistance across web content.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Technology

Google Showcases Project Aura AR Glasses with Android XR and Gemini AI, Partners with Samsung and Others

Google and Xreal unveiled Project Aura, an Android XR-based augmented reality headset with built-in cameras and Gemini AI support. Additional smart glasses leveraging the Android XR platform will be developed by partners including Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Technology

Google Advances Generative Media with Imagen 4 for Images and Veo 3 for Video

Google announced Imagen 4 and Veo 3, its upgraded AI models for generating high-fidelity images and coherent videos (with audio), respectively, bringing improved quality and new editing features to creators via Vertex AI.

SDShiftpulse Digital

May 6, 2025

Politics

Kenya police say lawmaker's killing 'targeted and premeditated'

Nairobi police say the fatal shooting of a lawmaker appears to have been a targeted, premeditated attack

SOStreamline Official

May 1, 2025