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DCI, UK, targets criminals with new anonymous WhatsApp tip line
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and British High Commissioner Neil Wigan opened an upgraded crime reporting center at DCI Headquarters in Nairobi. Inspector General Douglas Kanja joined the officials for the ceremony that enhanced the anonymous tip service first established in December 2020. The facility processes confidential intelligence reports through toll-free number 0800 722 203 and a new WhatsApp line 0709 570 000. Citizens can share crime information safely, leading to arrests and recoveries across multiple investigations. The British High Commission provided technical support for the modernization project. Technical improvements feature backup power systems, advanced data recovery servers, and anonymous WhatsApp...
Duale suspends nursing CEO, revokes letters in placement scandal
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale initiated comprehensive changes to nursing intern placement procedures after discovering significant problems during an internal review. The ministry identified multiple violations within the 2025/2026 internship assignment process that compromised program integrity. Officials will establish a digital management system to handle all intern applications and verification processes more effectively. The reforms create standardized national protocols and establish a dedicated coordination department within the health ministry. Universities must follow strict admission guidelines set by regulatory bodies moving forward. The audit revealed that 42 unqualified students received internship positions while 339...
Officer in Masai case cites errors, memory lapse in testimony
Principal Magistrate Geoffrey Onsarigo postponed the Rex Masai death inquiry until July 29, 2025, at 2 PM. Corporal Martin Githinji from Central Police Station's intelligence unit testified as a key witness. The officer denied discharging weapons during the June 2024 anti-government demonstrations. Githinji stated that neither he nor his subordinates fired their firearms during deployment operations. He emphasized strict adherence to weapon accountability protocols throughout the protest period. The corporal received a Jericho pistol with fifteen rounds on June 19, 2024, for River Road deployment. He returned the weapon with all ammunition intact by 6 PM that evening. Githinji confirmed personally signing for the firearm according to...
Nvidia H20 China sales approved, but partners balk at production
NVIDIA faces unexpected production obstacles despite the recent lifting of H20 AI chip export restrictions to China. Supply chain partners show reluctance to resume manufacturing after redirecting fabrication facilities toward alternative products during the trade ban period. TSMC demonstrates hesitation about restarting H20 wafer production due to overwhelming demand for other semiconductor nodes. Manufacturing lines require significant lead time before reaching market readiness. The company cannot immediately capitalize on Chinese market demand. The semiconductor giant plans to address immediate needs through existing inventory stockpiles. Investment analysts estimate millions of H20 units await distribution from current reserves...
Rescuers use bare hands after mine collapse in DR Congo
Rescue workers continue manual efforts to extract trapped miners after underground shafts collapsed Sunday morning in Lomera, Democratic Republic of Congo. Six people have emerged alive from the debris, with one victim sustaining severe injuries. Local reports conflict regarding fatalities, with residents claiming twelve deaths while journalists report zero body recoveries. The incident occurred in South Kivu province, where M23 rebels maintain territorial control since capturing the mineral-rich eastern region earlier this year. Cascading landslides buried approximately fifteen makeshift mining tunnels without advance warning. The area experienced rapid population growth following gold discoveries late last year, attracting thousands...
Nairobi MCAs claim MPs are hijacking presidential functions
Nairobi County Assembly members have confronted city parliamentarians over alleged exclusion from presidential events. Majority Leader Peter Imwatok accused three legislators of blocking ward representatives from accessing President William Ruto. The assembly members claim MPs work with protocol handlers to replace them with political intermediaries during official ceremonies. Ward representatives say they face deliberate humiliation and disrespect from their parliamentary counterparts. Assembly members demand equal treatment and recognition as legitimate elected officials. The legislators specifically targeted ODM parliamentarians for what they describe as superiority complex behavior. Imwatok threatened unspecified political...
Microsoft blames Chinese state hackers for SharePoint espionage
Microsoft identified Chinese government-backed hacking groups that exploited vulnerabilities in SharePoint document management systems. The company named Linen Typhoon, Violent Typhoon, and Storm-2603 as responsible parties behind the global espionage campaign. These threat actors targeted businesses and government agencies through a zero-day flaw in self-managed SharePoint servers. The vulnerability allowed hackers to bypass authentication controls and impersonate legitimate users within affected systems. Attacks commenced on July 7th before public disclosure of the security breach. The Chinese Embassy rejected Microsoft's accusations and labeled them baseless without solid evidence. Embassy officials emphasized China's opposition to...
1047 Games pulls Splitgate 2, cuts staff, shuts down original
1047 Games acknowledged premature release of Splitgate 2 and announced comprehensive redesign plans for early 2026. The developer eliminated 45 positions while preparing extensive modifications to core gameplay systems. Co-founders Ian Proulx and Nicholas Bagamian accepted responsibility for rushing development without adequate polish. The studio will overhaul progression mechanics and restore portal-focused gameplay that defined the original experience. Splitgate 2 returns to beta status despite launching June 6, 2025 across PC and console platforms. The company plans simplified monetization systems and classic game modes based on community feedback. Original Splitgate servers close within one month due to operational costs exceeding...
AMD's RX 9070 XT topples RTX 5080 using Cooperative Vectors
AMD's RX 9070 XT graphics card demonstrates superior performance against NVIDIA's RTX 5080 during rendering benchmarks that utilize Cooperative Vectors technology. Test results conducted by researcher @opinali reveal AMD's hardware achieves notable advantages when running specialized applications. The evaluation process employed Vulkan's VK_KHR_cooperative_matrix implementation since AMD currently lacks Microsoft DXR 1.2 driver support. Performance measurements show AMD's card outperforms the RTX 5080 by 10 percent under Vulkan testing conditions and achieves a remarkable 110 percent advantage during DX12 evaluations. These results highlight the importance of software optimization over raw hardware specifications. NVIDIA's preview...

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