Bobi Wine is one of Africa’s most compelling modern figures—a chart-topping musician turned outspoken politician whose journey mirrors the struggles and aspirations of Uganda’s youth. Born Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu on February 12, 1982, in Kampala, Bobi Wine rose from the informal settlements of Kamwokya to become a national symbol of …

Motorists across the country will enjoy modest relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices for the next review period. In a statement issued in accordance with Section 101(y) of the Petroleum Act 2019 and Legal Notice No. 192 of …

KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori has urged parents to take more responsibility for their children’s academic performance instead of resorting to protests and school lockouts when results fall short. Speaking on a local TV station, Misori criticized the growing trend of parents demonstrating over poor exam results, emphasizing that guardians …

A recent report by Microsoft highlights that Kenya is leading AI adoption in East Africa, though its usage still falls below the global average. The Microsoft AI Economy Institute’s global study shows a growing gap in AI adoption between developed and developing nations, with countries in the Global North adopting …

Uber has suspended Visa card payments on its Kenyan platform, citing rising global costs of payment processing. A company spokesperson explained that Uber regularly reviews payment methods in each market to manage costs while minimizing disruption for users. “We routinely assess payment options on a market-by-market basis to keep costs …

Kenya Airways (KQ) is preparing to bring back a Boeing 777 aircraft currently on sub-lease to Turkish Airlines as part of its plan to expand network capacity and support its recovery strategy. In an interview with AeroTimes, KQ Acting Group Managing Director George Kamal said the airline is in advanced …

Nakuru County has announced that it will proceed to dispose of 49 unclaimed bodies currently held in its public mortuaries if they are not claimed within the next 21 days. According to county officials, the bodies have been kept at the Nakuru County Teaching and Referral Hospital Mortuary and the …

Six people were killed on Tuesday after a bandit attack in Illeret area of Marsabit County, close to the Kenya–Ethiopia border. Police reported that eight others sustained serious injuries during the incident. The attackers are said to have crossed into Kenya from Ethiopia’s Hamar villages and struck El-Anybura village, targeting …

Kenya Railways has dismissed claims that the demolition of property linked to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi was targeted or driven by politics, maintaining that the action followed due process and long-standing legal notices. Officials said the demolition of the governor’s business premises along Douglas Wakiihuri Road off Lang’ata Road resulted …

Former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi has announced his intention to apply for the vacant Supreme Court judge position. In a post shared on X, Havi said his decision is meant to spark a wider public debate on the mandate, structure, and functioning of the Judicial Service Commission …