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‘Clicks that hurt’: How technology is facilitating gender-based violence

New research has exposed an alarming surge in technology-facilitated gender-based violence across the African continent. Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Follow The Standard channel...

Sakaja links Nairobi floods to generational infrastructure deficit

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that the capital’s drainage infrastructure is incapable of handling the increasingly intense rainfall being experienced. The governor said that Nairobi’s challenges stem from decades of planning decisions, including the construction of parts of the city on swampy land and cannot be resolved through quick fixes. Speaking...

CS Barasa: Disaster preparedness is a collective responsibility

Audio By Vocalize The government has defended its disaster preparedness mechanisms amid criticism over the response to recent floods that have claimed dozens of lives across the country. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa said early warning systems are in place and that different government agencies are expected to act once weather...

Ruto assents to National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026

Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto on Monday, March 9, assented to the National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a new financing framework aimed at accelerating the development of key national infrastructure projects. The signing ceremony took place at State House, Nairobi, just days after the National Assembly approved the...

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‘Clicks that hurt’: How technology is facilitating gender-based violence

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Women in Tech, a global community dedicated to supporting women in the technology sector, has officially launched its Kenya Chapter in Nairobi. This announcement was made during the 2025 Women in Tech Summit, organised in partnership with Absa, and marked the first event of its kind to take place in the country. The Summit, held...

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