Emotions ran high on Wednesday as Neema Wairimu Murigi, the last student victim of the tragic Utumishi Girls’ Academy fire, was laid to rest at her family home in Ruai, Nairobi. Family members, friends, and fellow students gathered to bid her farewell, with many overcome by grief as they reflected …

Police officers in Uasin Gishu County were left stranded with a decomposing body at a station and inside a vehicle after three mortuaries reportedly declined to receive it, citing lack of space. The body had been recovered from Mugoya Dam in Soy Sub-county after a herder who was grazing sheep …

Detectives have opened investigations into a suspected murder following the death of an Officer Commanding Station (OCS) attached to Murang’a Railways Police Station, whose body was discovered within a church compound in Siaya County. The incident was reported on June 16, 2026, at around 11:30pm after residents alerted police about …

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has defended his decision to associate with the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying Kenya must shift away from ethnic and regional politics and instead focus on issues that affect all citizens. Kang’ata dismissed claims that his public appearance alongside opposition-aligned leaders amounted to a betrayal of the …

By: Junne Wanjiru, MKU Many young people in Kenya complete their education with strong academic knowledge but lack a crucial life skill—financial literacy. Although learners spend years studying subjects like mathematics, history, and science, little emphasis is placed on how to manage personal finances. This leaves many graduates entering adulthood …

Telkom Kenya has recorded a sharp decline in its mobile subscriber base, losing more than 160,000 customers in the first quarter of 2026, according to sector data for the period January to March. The company’s active subscribers dropped from 744,902 to 584,438, pushing Telkom Kenya further down the rankings to …

By: Derrick Kmuli, Mount Kenya University Music has always played a central role in Kenyan society. For generations, different communities have used it as a powerful tool for storytelling, cultural expression, celebration, and the passing down of traditions. Traditional music was deeply tied to community life and was performed during …

Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as MrBeast, has made YouTube history after becoming the first individual creator to surpass 500 million subscribers across his channels. The landmark achievement cements his status as the platform’s most-subscribed creator, marking a new era for digital entertainment. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The …

President William Ruto and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in key sectors including technology, agriculture, investment, and education after talks held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The discussions highlighted the growing partnership between Nairobi and Kyiv as both nations seek …

Former Kilgoris Member of Parliament Gideon Konchellah will be buried on Saturday, June 20, at his Olalui home in Narok County following his death on June 12. Konchellah, a retired Lieutenant Colonel and former legislator, is remembered for his long public service career and leadership roles in government and Parliament. …