Kenya Airways has suspended its Nairobi–New York flights due to harsh winter conditions in the United States that have disrupted activities at John F. Kennedy International Airport. In a travel advisory released on Sunday, the national carrier said a blizzard alert and heavy snowfall in New York had severely impacted …
Read More »Why Uhuru Declined Gen-Z Visit to His Rural Residence
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has courteously turned down a planned visit by a group of youths to his rural home in Ichaweri, Gatundu. In a statement released by the Office of Kenya’s Fourth President, the former Head of State said he is currently unable to host the group at his …
Read More »Shock in Mwiki as Woman’s Decomposing Body Found in House
Police have launched investigations after the decomposing body of a 32-year-old woman was discovered inside her home in the Mwiki area. Residents raised alarm after noticing a foul smell coming from the house of Monicah Nyambura Ngima near Mwiki Primary School. Concerned neighbours moved closer to establish the source of …
Read More »Jimmy Gait Hospitalised After Brutal Robbery in Nairobi
Gospel singer Jimmy Gait is recuperating in hospital after he was attacked by suspected criminals in Runda, Nairobi. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday morning at about 10am on February 2, 2026, as the musician was going about his activities in the leafy suburb. Click here to join our …
Read More »Matiang’i: I Stopped Exam Cheating, I’ll Stop Election Rigging Too
Leaders aligned with the United Opposition have moved to reassure their supporters that there will be no electoral fraud in the 2027 General Election, insisting that every vote cast will be protected. Addressing congregants during a church service at PCEA Embakasi Parish in Nairobi, Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi …
Read More »Willie Colón, Trombonist Who Pioneered Salsa Music, Dies aged 75
Salsa music pioneer Willie Colón, the trombonist and orchestra leader behind songs like El Malo, Oh, Qué Será, Talento de Televisión and Gitana, has died aged 75, US media reports. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter “passed away peacefully” on Saturday morning “surrounded by his loving family”, his family said on social …
Read More »Ida Odinga Appears in Parliament for Vetting
Ida Odinga, wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has appeared before a parliamentary committee for vetting after being nominated as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel She appeared before the Departmental Committee on Defence Intelligence and Foreign Relations. …
Read More »Omanga Dumps UDA, Backs Linda Mwananchi Movement
Millicent Omanga has publicly distanced herself from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and declared support for the rapidly growing Linda Mwananchi movement. In a social media post promoting the movement’s upcoming rally in Kakamega, the former nominated senator signaled a major political shift, stating, “It’s about the people.” Click …
Read More »KOKO Assets Up for Sale After Collapse
PwC has initiated the sale of the business and assets of KOKO Networks Limited as part of efforts to revive the struggling clean-energy firm after it was placed under administration. Joint administrators George Weru and Muniu Thoithi have invited investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to either acquire the …
Read More »NCIC Releases Interview Dates for Chairperson, Commissioners
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has announced the interview timetable for candidates shortlisted for appointment as chairperson and commissioners. In a notice issued by the selection panel, the commission said the interviews come after a recruitment drive launched in January through a public advertisement seeking qualified applicants. The application …
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