Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, were on Wednesday afternoon allegedly kidnapped by four armed men believed to be security officers. The two, who had joined the campaign of National Unity Platform presidential candidate, BObi Wine on Tuesday, were reportedly forced into a car and their phones were …

Authorities in Busia County are investigating the death of a 24-year-old suspect who was found dead inside a police cell at Tangakona Police Post in what officers say was a suicide. The incident, reported on September 30, 2025, has reignited concerns about the safety and handling of suspects in police …

The 14 relatives who died in the Kariandusi road accident will be buried next week in ceremonies spread across Nyeri, Murang’a, and Nakuru counties. A memorial mass was held on Wednesday at St. Matthew Catholic Church in Kandara, where leaders, clergy, and mourners gathered to comfort the grieving families. Click …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked off continuous voter registration on Monday, but early signs indicate a sluggish start as many young people, especially Gen Z, stay away from the exercise. A spot check by the Star revealed that clerks at several centres had little to do over …

Snapchat has revealed it will introduce charges for storing older photos and videos, sparking criticism from long-time users who have built up large archives on the app. Since 2016, Snapchat’s “Memories” feature has allowed users to save posts beyond their 24-hour lifespan. Under the new policy, however, anyone storing more …

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has secured a major victory after the High Court lifted orders freezing Ksh.574 million in his bank accounts. Justice Nixon Sifuna dismissed a suit by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) which had sought to have the money declared proceeds of crime and surrendered to …

President William Ruto has credited his Kenya Kwanza administration with bringing down the cost of living since assuming office in 2022, citing targeted policy measures. Speaking in Nairobi during the launch of the Nairobi International Trade Fair on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the President said reforms in the agriculture sector …

Kenya’s inflation rate rose slightly to 4.6 percent in September 2025, up from 4.5 percent in August, largely due to increases in food, electricity, and transport costs, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Food and non-alcoholic beverages registered an 8.4 percent year-on-year increase, while transport costs went …

Facebook continues to dominate Kenya’s social media space thanks to its accessibility, affordability, and versatility. The platform enjoys the widest user base, attracting people across different age groups and social backgrounds. Its compatibility with low-end devices and efficiency even under limited connectivity makes it widely accessible, especially in areas with …

A boda boda rider was killed instantly on Wednesday morning following a crash at Kagio town along the Sagana–Kutus road in Kirinyaga County. Eyewitnesses said the rider, who was heading towards Kutus, lost control of his motorcycle and rolled several times while trying to avoid an oncoming lorry. According to …