Karex, the world’s biggest condom producer, has announced plans to increase prices by up to 30%—or even higher—if the ongoing conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt access to key raw materials. Chief executive Goh Miah Kiat said manufacturing costs have surged since the conflict began, largely due to supply chain …

Popular comedian Timothy Kimani Ndegwa, better known as Njugush, has confirmed that he and his longtime partner Celestine Ndinda are no longer together, revealing that they quietly separated last year. In a short statement, Njugush said the decision to end their relationship was made after careful thought and was based …

In a post on the Truth Social media platform on Monday night, President Donald Trump said the Iranian leadership had “forced hundreds of ships” toward oil-rich US states, such as Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska. Although it is not clear what type of ships he was referring to, shipping and trade …

Kenya has received 150 police officers back from Haiti, marking the return of the fourth contingent under the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The officers arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on April 21, signaling the end of Kenya’s active role in efforts to restore stability in the Caribbean …

US President Donald Trump says the United States will extend a ceasefire with Iran, at Pakistan’s request, and continue military blockades of Iranian ports. Donald Trump’s announcement that he has agreed to extend the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely is a significant change compared to his position a few hours ago. …

ODM leader Oburu Oginga has threatened to take legal action against Rigathi Gachagua over allegations that he was “bought” to hand over the party. Speaking on Monday during a Nairobi ODM youth forum, Oburu reassured supporters that the party would not be absorbed into United Democratic Alliance (UDA) under the …

A court in Wamunyu has convicted two women over drug-related offences following an intelligence-driven operation by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in Mbiuni, Machakos County. In a ruling delivered on March 26, 2026, the court found that cannabis seized during an April 10, …

Demonstrations in Nairobi intensified on Tuesday, with groups of young people taking to the streets to protest against high fuel costs and the rising cost of living. Waving Kenyan flags and singing patriotic songs, the protesters marched through sections of the central business district, marking a contrast to the earlier …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released an eight-point safety checklist for schools ahead of next week’s reopening, urging strict adherence to protect students during transport. In a public notice under its Operation Watoto Wafike Salama campaign, NTSA directed school administrators to ensure all vehicles used for transporting …

By: BBC US President Donald Trump said his military had seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship after it tried to evade a US blockade. President Trump said that the US military initially issued a warning to the ship, but as it continued its movement, “they directly intercepted it by attacking the …