South African AI Association (SAAIA) has raised concerns over LinkedIn’s use of data to train AI models without consent. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI for commercial and societal benefit of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade, investment, equality and inclusivity. “The race to build new AI products and services is a global one but its impacts can also be local. He adds that given the significant public interest, LinkedIn requires investigation from the Information Regulator. It is of vital importance that the opportunities presented by AI should have at their heart the principles of Responsible AI and not just benefit a select few.

Indigenous leaders are calling for a stronger voice in Canada’s energy transition, demanding genuine consultation and climate action that respect Indigenous rights. The gathering, with federal representatives present, focused on clean energy leadership, stronger consultation, environmental racism, and the links between climate, biodiversity, and Indigenous rights. Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault attended virtually, promoting Canada’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, due to be finalized this year. He criticized Alberta’s resistance to federal grid regulations, turning for support to Indigenous leaders, who have contributed to over 2,500 clean energy projects [pdf] across the country. Putting ‘Heart’ In The EquationThe AFN climate gathering also debated whether and how to work with other governments.

Forty choirs have been selected to perform at the upcoming 8th edition of the Tobong’u Loree Tourism and Cultural Festival. Photo: KNAAt least forty choirs have been selected for the upcoming 8th edition of the Tobonguloree festival, which is set to take place at Ekaales Centre in Lodwar, Turkana County. The festival, a key cultural event in Turkana County, celebrates traditional music, dance, and local heritage, drawing participants from across the Ateker region. He emphasised on the significance of continuous practice for the selected groups, encouraging them to enhance their performances before the festival. Traditional songs and dances are central to the Tobong’u Loree Festival, featuring prominently as opening acts, interludes, and closing performances.

Homa Bay town subcounty Police Commander Emmanuel Kiplagat./ PHOTO: KNAHoma Bay town traders have raised an alarm over an emerging trend of daytime robbery in the region following three cases of traders being attacked and robbed within a few days. The traders decried the increased robbery with violence by the group of individuals who target businesses, especially M-Pesa shops and wholesalers. In a span of one week, three traders have reportedly been attacked by the suspects around Shauri Yako and the bank road estates within Homa Bay town and are nursing injuries. "So far there are three traders who have been attacked, robbed, and are now admitted to the hospital," he said. Homa Bay town subcounty Police Commander Emmanuel Kiplagat said they have put in place several measures, like intensified patrols to nab the suspected thieves and restore peace and order in the region.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay appeared to get a little ‘lost in the sauce’ after trying pop star Dua Lipa’s unusual soft drink recipe. The singer’s punchy mocktail is simple yet controversial, and it has attracted more than nine million views on TikTok. To create the drink, start with a cup of Diet Coke, add a splash of pickle juice, then a dash of jalapeno juice, and garnish with slivers of each. After dumping in a generous handful of pickle and jalapeno slices, he topped up the cup with a little more coke and then MORE jalapeno juice. Camera Icon Gordon, lost in the sauce.

If the Senate upholds his impeachment, DP Rigathi Gachagua's political career is over as he will never hold political office. It is going to be the loneliest 48 hours the Deputy President has ever experienced. President Ruto is expected to nominate a new deputy president on Friday if the Senate concludes the matter tomorrow, with Parliament proceeding to vote on the nomination within 60 days. It is almost certain that Gachagua will fall in the Senate, where Ruto and Raila control the numbers. If the Senate upholds his impeachment, Gachagua's political career is over as he will never hold political office.

Thomas Tuchel has signed an 18 month contract worth £5m-a-year and admits that his reign will be judged on whether he delivers the World CupThomas Tuchel has promised to put a second star on the England shirt. Tuchel has signed an 18 month contract worth £5m-a-year and admits that his reign will be judged on whether he delivers the World Cup. England’s men have not won a major trophy since the 1966 World Cup which was rewarded with the star emblem above the Three Lions badge. The Football Association are now putting their faith in a German to deliver another after recent near misses under Gareth Southgate. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

As discussions about Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment grow, Waiguru’s name has emerged as a strong contender for the nation’s second-highest office. Ruto pledged to field a female candidate for Deputy President in future elections. Governance expert Javas Bigambo believes Waiguru’s chances of being selected as Deputy President are strong. In 2022, she disclosed that she had received two offers to serve as Deputy President, with support from various leaders, including religious figures. In 2013, Waiguru became Kenya’s first Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

A total of 314,117 jobless teachers submitted applications for the 46,000 vacancies advertised recently by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), highlighting the high unemployment rate among graduates. This means that the recruitment, which is scheduled to end today, will leave hundreds of thousands of teachers dejected despite schools having huge staffing gaps. According to the applications data, 144, 177 teachers applied for consideration for the 39,500 permanent and pensionable vacancies available in junior schools across the country. Some 93,646 teachers applied for the 6,000 jobs on offer in primary schools while 76,294 applications were received by the TSC for 450 jobs in secondary schools. Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) Secretary-General Akello Misori lauded the government’s move to hire 46,000 teachers on permanent terms, stating it is the largest number in the history of the country.

A fuel tanker overturned in Nigeria's northern state of Jigawa after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people. A fuel tanker overturned in Nigeria's northern state of Jigawa after the driver lost control of the vehicle, spilling petrol which exploded and killed at least 147 people, police and state emergency services said on Wednesday. Haruna Mairiga, head of Jigawa State Emergency Services, put the death toll from the accident at 147. Many roads in Nigeria are poorly maintained and riven with potholes, causing accidents that claim dozens of lives every year. Last month, at least 48 people were killed in north-central Nigeria when a fuel tanker exploded after colliding with another truck carrying travellers and cattle, trapping other vehicles as well in the blaze.

Explosive affidavits and witness statements form part of a bundle of documentary evidence that the National Assembly is banking on to drive the last nail in the political coffin of besieged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Mr Muchira is among five witnesses lined up by the National Assembly to testify in the impeachment case. But during a press conference prior to the impeachment case before the National Assembly, the DP denied acquiring the hotel, saying it was sold to a third party in line with his brother’s Will. Relying on part of the affidavit and other related witness statements in his opening statement, Senior Counsel James Orengo on Wednesday made more revelations on the same. He claims that Mr Gachagua called him around July 11, 2023, and instructed him to hand over to his agent the original bid bond submitted by a company for the tender.

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Cole Palmer tipped to become a Ballon d'Or winner as Chelsea co-directors explain how they lured 'maverick' forward away from Man City C. Palmer Chelsea Premier League EnglandChelsea's co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley have backed Cole Palmer to win the Ballon d'Or in the future.

Drunk officer shoots Naivasha man in the neck after minor argumentA 30-year-old man is receiving treatment at Naivasha Sub-County Hospital after being shot by a police officer on Monday morning, reportedly under the influence of alcohol. The victim, identified as Jimmy Ngugi, was shot in the neck after confronting the officer for urinating on his motorcycle. Ngugi had been attending a performance by Jamaican reggae artist Glen Washington at a club in Naivasha, Nakuru County, when the altercation occurred. The argument escalated quickly when the officer, who is attached to the Critical Infrastructure Police Unit (CIPU), drew his weapon and fired. Ngugi’s mother, Hannah Wacheke, expressed her disbelief and outrage: “This was a police officer, someone who knows the law.

Implementation has gotten underway with Vietnam’s 2005 Law on Electronic Transactions providing guiding documents and provisions ensuring the legal basis for electronic contracts and certification. In other words, they form the foundation for the legal validity of electronic contracts. In order to attract businesses to make use of the technology, electronic transactions must be safe and secure. Recently, businesses across the country have adopted multiple electronic authentication solutions to enhance operational efficiency, including tools such as electronic certification, digital signatures, electronic-Know Your Customer, identity verification and electronic contracts. The use of digital signatures from verified and reputable accounts could also boost confidence for both sides conducting digital transactions.