A court in Munich has ruled that OpenAI infringed German copyright law by using song lyrics to train its artificial intelligence models. The court determined that both the memorization of lyrics within the language models and their reproduction in the AI chatbot’s outputs constitute copyright violations. The case was brought…
Former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal has been acquitted after the High Court overturned his previous conviction and eight-year prison sentence, ruling that the prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence of corruption and conflict-of-interest. The High Court criticized the prosecution’s case, noting that there was no credible evidence linking Lenolkulal to…
President William Ruto’s Cabinet has approved the expansion of the 23.5km Muthaiga-Kiambu-Ndumberi road, a move aimed at improving traffic flow between Nairobi and Kiambu counties. According to a Cabinet statement issued on Tuesday, the project will transform the existing two-lane single carriageway into a four-lane dual carriageway. The upgrade will…
Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) has reported that its director and board member, Khelef Khalifa, was arrested at the Sabaki Bridge checkpoint in Malindi the same location where he was allegedly detained under similar circumstances last year. In a statement shared on its official social media platforms, MUHURI said Khalifa…
The Cabinet has approved the creation of an Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in Vatican City, marking a significant step toward deepening diplomatic relations with the Holy See. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government said the establishment of a resident mission in the Vatican will enhance cooperation…
The wife and son of former Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba, Sylvia Bongo Ondimba and Noureddin Bongo Valentin, are being tried in absentia on corruption-related charges. The high-profile trial opened on Monday before Gabon’s Special Criminal Court and is expected to continue throughout the week. The pair are among 13…
Tanzanian authorities have released four opposition leaders who had been detained in connection with the violent election protests that rocked the country in October. Among those freed on bail was John Heche, the vice-chairperson of the main opposition party CHADEMA, who had been in custody since October 22. According to…
More than 130 treasured gold and bronze artefacts looted from Ghana between the 1870s and early 20th century have officially been returned to the country. The symbolic handover took place on Sunday at the Manhyia Palace Museum in Kumasi, where the items were presented to Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu…
The United States is moving closer to ending its record-breaking government shutdown, now entering its 42nd day, following a critical vote in the Senate on Monday night. Lawmakers approved a spending package by a 60-40 margin, funding the federal government through January 30, 2026, and reinstating pay for hundreds of…
The Nairobi County government has arrested several landlords who failed to comply with an October 2025 directive requiring the repainting of buildings as part of efforts to enhance the city’s appearance. In a press briefing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Nairobi County Health Executive Suzanne Silantoi emphasized that while the…