Mugithi musician Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, popularly known as Samidoh, has officially declared his intention to contest for the Ol Joro Orok parliamentary seat in Nyandarua County. In a detailed message to residents, Samidoh said his decision was not based on his fame as a musician, but on his personal connection …

The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has expressed condolences to the families and loved ones of seven people who died in a helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday. In a statement issued after the August 19, 2026 accident, the ministry said it was standing with the …

The University of Nairobi has been ordered to compensate a graduate with Sh3 million after the High Court ruled that the institution violated her constitutional rights by removing her name from the graduation list on the day of her ceremony in 2023. Justice Lawrence Mugambi found that the university subjected …

Sidian Bank’s net profit increased by 28.9 percent to Sh1.21 billion in the six months ending June 30, 2026, driven by stronger returns from lending, mortgages and investments in government securities. The lender’s net interest income more than doubled, rising 123.1 percent to Sh3.64 billion during the period, compared with …

Kenya Airways has laid out a roadmap to restore grounded aircraft, grow its fleet to more than 60 planes, expand cargo operations, and build up its maintenance business as part of efforts to strengthen the airline’s operations and financial standing amid high fuel costs, aircraft shortages, and a heavy debt …

TikTok leads the pack when it comes to daily user engagement, with Android users spending more time on the platform than on any other social media app, according to the Digital 2026 mid-year global update report. Data from February 2026 shows that average daily active users spent 1 hour and …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has identified the aircraft involved in Wednesday’s crash at Lolokwe Mountain in Samburu County as a Eurocopter EC130 B4, registration number 5Y-GYM, as investigations into the accident get underway. According to KCAA, the helicopter was flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro when it crashed at …

A global survey conducted in April 2026 sheds light on the main reasons people aged 16 and older continue engaging with social media platforms. Staying connected with friends and family emerged as the top motivator, cited by nearly half of respondents at 49.0 percent. Entertainment and boredom relief also play …

The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has confirmed an aircraft accident involving a Eurocopter EC130 B4 helicopter in Samburu County. The aircraft went down at Lolokwe Mountain on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, while flying from Loisaba to Ewasonyiro. According to KCAA, the crash occurred at approximately 9:13 am local time, …

TV presenter and social media influencer Natalie Githinji has appealed to the public for financial assistance as she continues her recovery from surgery related to stage 4 endometriosis. Still recuperating from the procedure, Natalie described the financial toll of managing the condition as overwhelming and called for stronger support systems …