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Comedian Sammy Kioko has officially entered the political arena after declaring his intention to vie for the Mavoko Constituency parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Kioko made the announcement on Friday, September 11, 2026, during an event held to officially unveil his candidature. Addressing supporters, friends, family and members …

ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga has confirmed that he is in the United Kingdom for a routine medical examination, a day after the party said he was out of the country on official business. In a statement issued on Thursday, Senator Oburu said he travelled to the UK on the …

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has set aside the entire month of October to honour its founder and former Prime Minister, the late Raila Odinga, as the party prepares to mark one year since his death. ODM announced on Thursday that it would observe October as ‘Mwezi wa Baba’, featuring …

Renowned lawyer, scholar and orator Prof P.L.O. Lumumba walked off the stage during a conference in Kisumu after being asked to suspend his address to allow Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to enter the venue. The incident occurred during the 18th TICH Annual Scientific Conference at the Mama Grace Onyango Cultural …

Meta has unveiled Muse, a new personal artificial intelligence agent designed to move beyond answering questions and actually perform tasks on behalf of users. The company announced Muse on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, describing it as a major step toward its vision of personal AI that can manage everyday tasks, …

A new TIFA survey has found that President William Ruto, his administration, and the police have been widely blamed for the violence witnessed during anti-government protests. According to the report, 42 percent of respondents attributed protest-related violence to the President and the national government, while 24 percent pointed the finger …

Rising living costs are forcing more Kenyans to rethink how they earn and manage money, as relying on a single salary or income source becomes increasingly unsustainable amid mounting pressure from food, transport, rent, and other essential expenses. A TIFA research report released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, points to …

President William Ruto has directed that the Local Content Bill, 2025, currently under consideration in Parliament, be expanded to establish a legal framework for participation in small-scale businesses and trade. The move comes amid concerns from Kenyan traders over the increasing involvement of foreign nationals in the country’s informal business …

Several vehicles were destroyed after a fire broke out at a garage along Ole Dume Road in Kilimani, Nairobi, leaving mechanics and vehicle owners facing significant losses. The incident occurred early Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with Nairobi County Chief Officer for Customer Engagement and Citizen Service Geoffrey Mosiria visiting the …

WhatsApp has officially discontinued support for smartphones running Android 5.0. Users whose phones still operate on the older version of Android will need to upgrade their devices if they want to continue using the messaging service. The change takes effect on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. WhatsApp has confirmed that the …