Nyandarua Senator John Methu has alleged that State operatives tried to persuade him to form his own political party after the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou by-election on July 16. Methu, the DCP Secretary-General designate, said the overtures were meant to draw him into opposition …

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has defended her political moves following her exit from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), describing politics as a game in which leaders pursue interests aimed at protecting their constituents. Wamuchomba announced her departure from the party on Thursday, October 8. In an interview over …

Electricity consumers will face higher costs in October after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new monthly adjustments, including a fuel energy charge of Sh3.22 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The adjustments also include a foreign exchange fluctuation charge of 87 cents per unit and a water resource management levy …

President William Ruto has congratulated marathon great Eliud Kipchoge after the 41-year-old won the Melbourne Marathon in Australia in a new course record of 2:09:10. The victory is Kipchoge’s first marathon win since the 2023 Berlin Marathon and marks a strong return to form. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Kenya has recorded no new Ebola cases since confirming its first imported infection on October 6, with 108 contacts of the deceased patient in quarantine and under daily monitoring. In an update on Sunday, October 11, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said all 122 contacts linked to the case had …

Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has announced that he will run for governor in the 2027 General Election, vowing to transform the capital if elected. He made the announcement on Sunday during a worship service at Jesus Is Alive Ministries Church, hosted by …

Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo an operation “in the coming days” after doctors found a nodule on his lung during a medical checkup. Addressing the faithful during his weekly Sunday Angelus prayer in St Peter’s Square, the 71-year-old pontiff said the nodule was early-stage and well localised. …

Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar, celebrated for his powerful performances and outspoken personality, has reportedly died at the age of 75 in Goa. Patekar was one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, earning widespread recognition for portraying intense, unpredictable and complex characters. Throughout his career, he won three …

Ride-hailing firm Bolt has recognised its best-performing drivers in Nairobi and Mombasa by awarding them fuel and vehicle maintenance vouchers, tyres and other incentives amid rising operating expenses and growing demands for safer, quality customer service. The recognition took place during Customer Service Week, highlighting the important role drivers play …

Britam Asset Managers has unveiled two specialised investment funds designed to give Kenyan investors access to international stock markets and a broader mix of local and foreign assets. The Britam Enhanced Global Equities Special Fund and the Britam Multi Asset Special Fund received approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) …