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Google Reels in AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer to Co-Lead Gemini Project
NAIROBI, Kenya- Google has brought back one of its own, Noam Shazeer, to co-lead its flagship AI project, Gemini. Shazeer, who previously made waves as...
Aga Khan University Hospital Pioneers First Noninvasive Gynecological Surgery in the Region
NAIROBI, Kenya- Aga Khan University Hospital has just made medical history in the region by performing the first noninvasive surgery specifically designed for treating...
Kenyans’ Curiosity Drives AI Search Surge- Google Reports
NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenyans are increasingly turning to Google to learn about artificial intelligence (AI), with search interest in the topic soaring by 150pc compared...
Kenyan Selected To Be Part Of TikTok’s Sub-Saharan Safety Council
NAIROBI, Kenya-In a bold move to prioritize user safety, TikTok has unveiled its first-ever Safety Advisory Council for Sub-Saharan Africa, featuring an eight-member team,...
Starlink Introduces Affordable Kit Rentals in Kenya: A Game-Changer for Internet Access
NAIROBI, Kenya- Starlink, the satellite internet giant, is making waves in Kenya by offering a new rental option for its hardware kits. As part of...
The Scoop- Walls Have Ears
The Scoop by Y News is a one-page online magazine that takes you straight into Kenya's corridors of power. Each edition delivers sharp, thrilling stories – secrets, deals, and behind-the-scenes intrigues shaping the nation. Designed for the fast reader, The Scoop is made to be consumed in a glance and shared in a click.




