Royal Media Services (RMS) Editorial Director Linus Kaikai has dismissed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attempted to have Citizen TV journalist Trevor Ombija removed from his job following a heated on-air exchange. Kaikai said there was no communication from Gachagua asking RMS to dismiss Ombija. He also disclosed …
Read More »Ng’etich Smashes World Half Marathon Record
Kenyan road-running star Agnes Ng’etich strengthened her reputation as one of the world’s leading distance runners on Sunday morning after setting a new women-only world record in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ng’etich crossed the finish line in an impressive 1:05:15, improving the …
Read More »Kawangware: 23-Year-Old Suspected Phone Thief Shot Dead
A 23-year-old man was shot dead in Kawangware, Nairobi, after he and another man allegedly stole a mobile phone from an unidentified armed man. The incident happened on Friday, September 18, 2026. Police who arrived at the scene found the suspect’s body lying face down on the road near the …
Read More »List of Newsroom Stars Now Eyeing Political Seats
A growing number of Kenyan journalists and media personalities are exploring a transition from newsrooms to elective politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Some have already announced their political ambitions, while others have resigned from media jobs or become publicly associated with particular constituencies. For some, however, the reported …
Read More »Google’s Gemini AI Guesses Passwords and Hacks Three Companies
Google has revealed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model independently gained access to systems belonging to three companies during a cybersecurity test, marking what is believed to be the first publicly reported incident of Gemini carrying out such an operation. According to a Google official, Gemini searched for publicly available …
Read More »Gachagua: Give Me One Year to Fix Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says a determined government could make significant progress in fighting corruption within its first year in office, arguing that the effort must start with the President and extend across the entire government. Speaking to business leaders at Silo Modern Farmhouse in Kansas City, Missouri, on …
Read More »Trump bans CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to immediately bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, escalating his long-running tensions with several major news organisations. In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump accused the three outlets of repeatedly publishing or broadcasting what he described as false …
Read More »Report Reveals What Led to Deadly Samburu Helicopter Crash
A preliminary investigation into the helicopter crash at Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County has revealed that the aircraft’s landing gear skid struck a rock formation near the summit while the pilot was flying at low altitude close to the mountain’s cliff face. The August 19, 2026 accident killed all seven …
Read More »Trevor Ombija Claims Gachagua Wanted Him Fired From Citizen TV
Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …
Read More »Kenya to host UN Tourism Week 2026
Kenya is set to welcome the global tourism community for UN Tourism Week 2026, a week-long event celebrating the country’s culture, creativity and diverse tourism experiences. The event, scheduled for September 21–27, 2026, will bring together policymakers, tourism industry leaders, development partners and other stakeholders in both physical and …
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