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09Mar/26

Inside ODSC 2026: The Ultimate Gathering of AI Builders and Visionaries

March 9, 2026DevelopersAnthropic, Artificial general intelligence, Artificial intelligence, Benjamin Mann, Berlin, Chandra Khatri, Cog, Computational neuroscience, Ethics of artificial intelligence, GitHub, HUGGING FACE, Human–robot interaction, Manuela Veloso, Marc Raibert, Martino Russi, NAIROBI, Philosophy of artificial intelligence, Robot, Robotics, Stuart Russelladmin

Beyond the Screen: 5 Surprising Realities Shaping the Future of AI and Robotics

March 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — For decades, the promise of the “robot age” has been stuck in an aggravating stalemate. We live in a world where an algorithm can compose a passable symphony or pass the bar exam, yet we still lack a machine that can reliably navigate a laundry room or patch a crumbling bridge. This is the “uncanny valley” of productivity: we have conquered the digital realm of symbols and logic, but the physical world—with its friction, gravity, and unpredictable messiness—remains stubbornly out of reach.But the screen is no longer a barrier; it is becoming a mirror. Recent breakthroughs presented by the world’s leading builders at ODSC 2026 and the Robotics and AI (RAI) Institute suggest we are finally witnessing the “tectonic shift” from artificial intelligence that merely thinks to intelligence that does . We are moving beyond the era of chatbots and into the era of embodied partners. Here are the five surprising realities defining this new frontier. Continue reading →

01Jan/26

The AI Economy and Emerging African Business Trends

January 1, 2026Economyartemisinin, China, Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Foreign relations of China, Global Civilization Initiative, Global Development Initiative, Global governance, Global Governance Initiative, Global Initiative, Iran, Lesotho, NAIROBI, Saudi Arabia, Sustainable Development Goals, Xi Jinpingadmin

Jan. 1, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — China’s strategic framework for international cooperation is based on the four pillars of the Global Development, Security, Civilization, and Governance initiatives. These programs are presented as a comprehensive Chinese solution to modern crises, aiming to reform the global governance system while promoting a shared future for humanity. By focusing on a people-centered approach, the initiatives prioritize addressing poverty, resolving conflicts through dialogue, and respecting the diversity of cultures. The sources emphasize that these efforts particularly support the Global South by advocating for sovereign equality and a move away from unilateral hegemony. Ultimately, the text argues that these public goods provide a pragmatic roadmap for achieving lasting peace and universal prosperity through multilateral action. Continue reading →

15Dec/23

Kenyan digital IDs: paused again

December 15, 2023ScienceE-government, Huduma Kenya, Huduma Namba, Identity document, Kenya, Magadi, NAIROBI, Nita Bhalla, Politics and technology, Public administrationadmin

By Nita Bhalla | East Africa Correspondent

Dec 14, 2023, / Thomson Reuters Foundation/ — A high court in Kenya has halted the rollout of a new national digital identification programme, saying authorities failed to assess the risks from processing citizens’ personal data. Continue reading →

11Nov/23

Flutterwave Cleared of Wrongdoing as Kenyan High Court Closes Case by ARA

November 11, 2023UncategorizedCision, Flutterwave, Kenya, NAIROBIadmin

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — We are pleased to announce the closure of the High Court case by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA). This resolution affirms our adherence to regulatory compliance and transparency. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

Africa Climate Summit: “opportunity” awaits

September 5, 2023EnvironmentAppolinaire Djikeng, Bhutan, Climate change controversies, Dorji Dhradhul, Dubai, Environment, Graaff-Reinet, Kenya, Lazarus Chakwera, Malawi, Mohamed Adow, Mwangi, NAIROBI, New York, Panama, Roli Srivastava, Simon Stiell, Soipan Tuya, South Africa, Suriname, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Climate Change Conference, United States, US Dollar, William Rutoadmin

By Alister Doyle | Climate Correspondent

The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) is hearing a lot about “opportunities” for combating climate change on the continent that has done least to cause warming yet is most vulnerable to its harmful impacts.

The September 4-6 summit in Nairobi is a striking shift for African governments, who have berated rich nations for failing to meet a promise to mobilise $100 billion a year in climate finance by 2020. That year, it totalled just $83 billion. Continue reading →

05Sep/23

COP28 Presidency Announces US$4.5 Billion UAE Finance Initiative to Unlock Africa’s Clean Energy Potential

September 5, 2023EnvironmentClimate change controversies, Environment, Kenya, NAIROBI, Sultan Al Jaber, United Arab Emirates, United Nations Climate Change Conferenceadmin

The COP28 President-Designate, H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, announced today a UAE finance initiative that will provide US$4.5 billion to help unlock Africa’s clean energy potential. The announcement was made during a keynote address at the inaugural African Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. Continue reading

25Jul/23

Women storm climate leadership

July 25, 2023EnvironmentBelgium, Bert Bolin, Brazil, Claudia Ringler, Climate change, Debra Roberts, Hoesung Lee, Indah Lestari, India, Indonesia, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, IPCC First Assessment Report, IPCC Third Assessment Report, James Skea, Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, Jim Skea, Kanpur, Michael Taylor, Monaco, Moscow, NAIROBI, Roli Srivastava, Russia, Shivraj Nishad, South Africa, Sweden, Thelma Krug, Thomson Reuters Foundation, United Kingdom, United Nations Environment Programme, Vladimir Putin, Women in climate change, World Meteorological Organizationadmin

By Alister Doyle | Climate Correspondent

July 25, 2023 /Environment/ — Since it was set up in 1988, the U.N.’s prestigious panel of climate scientists has been led by men – a Swede, an Anglo-American, an Indian and a South Korean.

That 35-year all-male run may end this week when governments pick a new chair for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) at a meeting in Nairobi from July 25-28. Continue reading →

20Jun/23

COP28 President-Designate calls for climate finance reform to unlock Africa’s clean energy potential

June 20, 2023EnvironmentAfrica, Climate change controversies, Countries, H.E. William Ruto, International organizations, Kalenjin people, Kenya, NAIROBI, Ruto, Sultan Al Jaber, United Nations Climate Change Conference, William Rutoadmin

COP28 President-Delegate, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, met H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, along with energy ministers and leaders from other African nations, at the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, where he emphasized the importance of making climate finance more available, accessible, and affordable to enable countries in the continent to achieve their clean energy potential. Continue reading

22May/23

African architects challenge Venice exhibition to decolonise and start new conversations

May 22, 2023Human InterestArt exhibitions, Biennale, Creative Commons, Culture in Venice, Demas Nwoko, Exhibitions, Ibadan, Joseph, Lesley Lokko, Matteo, Michael Uwemedimo, NAIROBI, Nigeria, Olalekan Jeyifous, Sammy Baloji, Simone, Tomà Berlanda, Venice, Venice Biennale, Visual artsadmin

Tomà Berlanda, University of Cape Town

Presented since 1979, the Venice Architecture Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) is possibly the most influential architecture exhibition in the world. For the first time, this year’s edition is curated by an African architect, Lesley Lokko. She has ensured that a strong African presence is the central feature of the show. Indeed, the 2023 exhibition is part of an undeniable shift towards a more just representation in global architecture.

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23Sep/22

Women sacrifice their health to shield families from spiking costs

September 23, 2022EconomyAcademic disciplines, Agnes Wachira, Articles, Austerity, BEIRUT, Bucharest, Caroline Dery, catholic relief services, Companies, Felister Gitonga, Gender inequality, Ghana, Inflation, Karine, Kenya, Lebanon, Lin Taylor, London, Midwifery, NAIROBI, Nita Bhalla, Nita Bhalla Nitabhalla, Piyumi Fonseka, Poverty, Reproductive health, Reuters, Romania, S&P/TSX 60, S&P/TSX 60 Index, Sexual and reproductive health, Siththi Patima, Social inequality, Sri Lanka, Tala Ramadan, Thomson Reuters, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Wangari Kinoti, Women's rightsadmin

Rising inflation is widening gender gaps, say charities
Women report skipping medical care to feed families
Campaigners sound alarm over government austerity measures

By Nita Bhalla

NAIROBI, Sept 22 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – When the pain started in Agnes Wachira’s chest almost six months ago, the Kenyan mother-of-three dismissed it as a symptom of the daily grind of working long hours hand-washing clothes in the narrow lanes of Nairobi’s Kawangware informal settlement.
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