Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom’s deactivation and reassignment of dormant SIM cards, warning that the practice could expose customers to fraud, financial losses and breaches of personal data. The matter was raised in the National Assembly after Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss tabled a petition by …

Popular digital learning content creator Teacher Cillah has once again found herself in the spotlight after President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, visited her school on Tuesday. Teacher Cillah first captured widespread attention in mid-August following a playful social media exchange with George. The teacher had shared AI-generated images depicting …

Kenya Power has announced scheduled electricity interruptions in selected areas of Nairobi and six other counties on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The utility said the temporary outages are part of planned network maintenance intended to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply in the affected areas. Click here to …

English actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic portrayal of Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died aged 80. Curry first took on the flamboyant character on stage before reprising the role in the 1975 film adaptation. Although the movie was not an immediate box-office success, …

A section of Mwingi residents has pushed back against remarks by Mwingi Central MP Gideon Mulyungi, who threatened to have a local NGO leave the area over its ongoing borehole drilling initiatives. The MP had accused the organisation of sidelining him from the water projects, challenging it to either work …

Citizen TV journalist John Wanyama has left Royal Media Services (RMS) to pursue a political career, declaring his intention to contest the Malava Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Wanyama submitted his resignation on July 3, 2026, giving the required one-month notice. His final day at RMS was …

Kenya Airways (KQ) recorded a wider net loss of Sh16.1 billion in the first half of 2026, up from Sh12.2 billion during the same period last year, as rising operating expenses continued to weigh on the airline’s financial performance. The carrier’s operating costs increased to Sh91.9 billion in the six …

Iconic country music star Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, according to an announcement from her family on social media. In a video message, Parton’s nephew Brian Seaver said the family was grieving, while emphasizing that Dolly had lived a life filled with light and faith. He …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has expanded voter registration for Kenyans living abroad from 12 to 26 countries ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move represents the largest expansion of overseas voting access since Kenyans in the diaspora were first allowed to participate in presidential elections in …

Tanzania’s Vice President, Dr Emmanuel John Nchimbi, has announced his resignation from office and confirmed that he will retire from public service and active politics effective September 4, 2026. In a public notice issued on August 25, 2026, by the Office of the Vice President in Dodoma, Nchimbi said he …