Veteran Kamba benga musician and guitarist Solo Sita, whose real name was Boniface Kioko Kyambu, was buried on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at his home in Kambu, Makueni County, in a ceremony attended by relatives, fellow musicians, media personalities and hundreds of fans. The funeral procession began at the Kenyatta …
Read More »Face to Face with the World’s Largest Snake
By: Patrick Karanja, Jewel College The green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) is one of the largest snakes in the world and is recognized for its size and strength. It is the heaviest snake species, while the reticulated python is generally considered the longest. Large female green anacondas can grow to about …
Read More »European Giants Plot Stunning Gyökeres-Álvarez Deal
Viktor Gyökeres could be used as part of a deal to bring Julián Álvarez to Arsenal, Liverpool have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over Bradley Barcola, while Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is expected to leave the club. Arsenal are considering the possibility of offloading Sweden striker Viktor Gyökeres, 28, as …
Read More »Spain Ends France’s World Cup Dream
Spain booked its place in the FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in a highly anticipated semifinal clash on Tuesday. The encounter had been billed as a showdown between France’s free-scoring attack and Spain’s disciplined defence, but it was the Spaniards who controlled the match, shutting down the …
Read More »How Fuel Prices Will Sell across Major Towns in Kenya
Motorists across Kenya will continue paying the same prices for fuel after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced that pump prices will remain unchanged for the pricing cycle running from July 15 to August 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the regulator said the maximum retail …
Read More »Nairobi Gen Z Tops Africa on Spotify
Nairobi’s Generation Z has emerged as Africa’s most active youth audience on Spotify, according to new data released by the streaming platform ahead of its Greasy Tunes cultural festival, which will run in the Kenyan capital from July 15 to 26. The report shows that users aged between 18 and …
Read More »Before You Support Any Politician, Read This
As election campaigns gather momentum, voters are often treated to energetic rallies, bold promises and memorable slogans. While these campaigns can generate excitement, they also present an opportunity for citizens to carefully evaluate those seeking public office. Electing a leader is more than supporting a political party or personality—it is …
Read More »Who Would Win If Elections Were Held Today?
President William Ruto is the most popular potential presidential candidate, according to a nationwide opinion poll released by research firm Infotrak on July 13, 2026. The survey places Ruto at the top with 32 per cent support, giving him a significant lead over former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, who ranks …
Read More »7 Steps Every Ol Kalou Voter Must Follow
Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency will head to the polls on July 16 to elect their new Member of Parliament. Ahead of the by-election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has released a seven-step voting procedure to help ensure the election is conducted in an orderly and transparent manner. …
Read More »WhatsApp Finally Solves a Common Group Chat Problem
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that enables users to share recent group chat history with newly added members, helping them catch up on previous discussions without relying on other participants for updates. The feature is currently available to a limited number of users as part of a gradual rollout. …
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