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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
CRITICAL: Active Supply Chain Attack on Axios NPM Package Update (Resolved?)
TLDR: A popular npm package has been attacked and it’s used by many web developers. If you are a JavaScript or Node.js developer, stop what you are doing and audit...
Security Alert: Vercel Supply Chain Attack (April 2026) in 4 minutes
Vercel has disclosed a security incident involving unauthorized access to certain internal systems, which has led to the exposure of some customer environment variables. If you use Vercel, here is...
What is HackerOne and Their Bug Bounty Program?
What on earth is a Bug Bounty? No it’s not about hunting insects. If you are in the information security field the term might be familiar to you but if...
The Google vs. FFmpeg Debate: AI Finds a Bug, But Who Has to Fix It?
In the vast world of software, a recent conflict has flared up between Google’s elite security team and the volunteer maintainers of FFmpeg, a project that powers countless apps you...
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...
This Week in Air Quality Research: Novel Insights and Sensor Advances (23-June-2025)
I have been keeping up with air quality research to understand emerging risks, technological advances, and policy implications. This week I’m spotlighting literature that highlights the increasing role of low-cost...
App Development Process: From Concept to Launch
Is there a general process to follow to build an application? Generally, it is a good idea to break down the steps you need and then test each one before...
Stranger Things by Peter Kimanzi
Here is a screen recording for the ‘Stranger Things’ animation website from developer Peter Kimanzi. I mentioned it in a previous post and I thought you would appreciate it more...
Personal Posts
MEME reactions
Pictures of reactions I found interesting across the internet. Could be memes, but I’m just gonna create a new post for these. Homelander from The Boys looking disgusted Look very...
USSD codes for MTN Rwanda
USSD CODES and COMMANDS for MTN Rwanda. For more info visit www.mtn.co.rw Here is how to change the language from Kinyarwanda to English: Dial *184#, then select 5 (my account)...
Hilarious Spam Email from Elon Musk Allegedly
Usually I delete spam/phishing emails, but this one was so blatantly fake and hilarious that I had to make a post about it. Here is the full unedited email I...
Iconic images from the internet
Pictures that caught my eye when I was browsing the internet. If I find the context behind them I’ll add them below. In 2017 Dr. Paul Locus was attending a...
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...
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...
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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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