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Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users
If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...
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Google Cloud Security Best Practices
Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...
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Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1
On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...
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The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months
I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....
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Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.
The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...
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Give Me 5 Minutes To Show What You Can Actually Do With NVIDIA's Model Catalog- The AI Superstore:
If you visit the NVIDIA Build catalog today, you are greeted by a massive list of numbers, acronyms, and technical jargon. You will see names like “Nemotron,” “Gemma,” and “Mistral.”...
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Google Cloud TLS Certificate Changes in Q2 2026: Important Update for GCP users
If you manage client applications that interact with Google Cloud services, please take note of an upcoming infrastructure change. In Q2 2026, Google is updating the Transport Layer Security (TLS)...
Google Cloud Security Best Practices
Managing service account keys and API keys securely within your Google Cloud environment is a critical responsibility for any organization. Recent security trends highlight a glaring issue: long-lived credentials lacking...
Anthropic partners with SpaceX to Improve Compute Capacity with Colossus 1
On 6th of May, 2026 Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, announced a major deal for exclusive access to Colossus 1. This massive supercomputer facility, located in Memphis, represents a...
The fall of stackoverflow: Why I Haven't Logged In for Months
I just realized I haven’t been on Stack Overflow in a while. Before writing this I found a post by dev user @abdulbasithh from 2025 and it’s still true today....
Kiira Motors Kayoola EV completes 13,700+ km journey from Uganda to South Africa.
The 13,700+ km Journey 🇺🇬➡️🇿🇦 In a historic feat for African innovation, Kiira Motors’ Kayoola Electric Coach (the 13-metre 2025 model) has driven exactly 13,784 km across six countries (Uganda,...
Give Me 5 Minutes To Show What You Can Actually Do With NVIDIA's Model Catalog- The AI Superstore:
If you visit the NVIDIA Build catalog today, you are greeted by a massive list of numbers, acronyms, and technical jargon. You will see names like “Nemotron,” “Gemma,” and “Mistral.”...
Featured Posts
Discover Graduate Programs at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), located in Rwanda, offers three master’s programs designed to equip students with the skills needed to address global challenges in technology and engineering. These programs—Master...
Introducing fastai-Practical deep learning without a PhD
In case you have to do Deep learning or interested in building applications with neural networks in a hands-on way you can check out fastai by Jeremy Howard and his...
A Chronological Look At AI: A Decade-by-Decade Evolution
Here we cut through the noise to deliver a clear, compelling history of this transformative technology; Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. From the theoretical roots of the 1940s to the...
I Tried to Replace an Interior Designer with Gemini. Here's What Happened.
When I finally got access to Gemini Pro, I had one main goal: to test its new image generation capabilities, which I’d heard referred to by the intriguing codename “Nano...
What is TechRxiv?
TechRxiv is an open, moderated preprint server designed for sharing unpublished research in fields such as electrical engineering, computer science, and related technology disciplines. It was launched in 2020 by...
Where to Find Data: A Curated List of Free Datasets and Repositories
In data science and machine learning, data is the new oil—it’s the fuel that powers our models and insights. But finding the right data can be a challenge. Whether you’re...
Copernicus: Powering Earth Observation with Sentinel Satellites
The Copernicus program, the European Union’s premier Earth observation initiative, delivers free, high-quality data to monitor our planet’s environment. Led by the European Commission and the European Space Agency (ESA),...
Starlink's Direct to Cell: Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity
In a groundbreaking move, SpaceX’s Starlink has introduced its Direct to Cell service, a satellite-based mobile connectivity solution that eliminates the need for traditional cell towers. This innovative technology enables...
Personal Posts
Announcing CMMRS 2026 in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers
Applications are requested from undergraduate students or Master’s students in computer and information science, computer engineering, or a related discipline to the 10th annual Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research...
Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda Ban Cash Bouquets
As Valentine’s Day approaches, lovers across East Africa will have to rethink their gift ideas as Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda have all taken a firm stance against the popular trend...
Quotes from the famous and not so famous
In this post we’ll take a look at interesting quotes I found across the internet and books I read. For a glimpse I’m featuring George Bernard Shaw and Captain Jack...
Prague's Spinning Head, Astro Clock and Free Apples!
Got another update from my friend Robert on his Europe trip! Today, he’s in Prague, Czech Republic, and sent me some really cool stuff. This Crazy Spinning Kafka Statue First...
Finally AWS Certified Solutions Architect- Richard Djarbeng
Glad to acquire my Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate Certification. It took many months of preparation and it was worth it. View the verified credential on Credly Domains...
CMMRS in Saarbrucken, Germany for pre-doctoral researchers
In late July, 2025 I attended the Cornell, Maryland, Max Planck Pre-doctoral Research School in Computer Science (CMMRS) in Saarbrucken, Germany. We had group panel discussions that were helpful because...
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I am a Computer Engineer and Machine Learning Enthusiast with a passion for Internet of Things (IoT) and AI applications. I specialize in building data-driven solutions and deploying low-cost technologies for real-world impact. Currently, I am expanding my expertise in Deep Learning and building on AWS.
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