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Popular Kenyan comedian Sammy Kioko has announced the closure of his fashion shops and production units, citing difficult operating conditions that have made it impossible to sustain the business. In a heartfelt message shared on his social media platforms, Kioko expressed deep regret over the decision, saying it was made …

Nairobi residents woke up to a wet and chilly Wednesday morning as heavy rains lashed several parts of the city, flooding roads and causing massive traffic delays. Motorists on key routes — including Mombasa Road, Thika Superhighway, and Waiyaki Way — experienced long tailbacks as reduced visibility and slippery surfaces …

The official X account of the late former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, @RailaOdinga, is now under the management of The RAO Foundation, the organization created to honor and preserve his legacy following his death in 2025. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel A message posted on the account, …

Six Iranian nationals arrested over the Sh8.2 billion drug haul off the Kenyan coast will remain in custody for 30 more days as investigations continue. The six — Imtiyaz Daryayi, Rahim Baksh, Nadeem Jadgal, Jasem Darzadeh Nia, Imran Baloch, and Hassan Baloch — appeared before Chief Magistrate Anthony Mwicigi at …

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to visit Kenya next month following his attendance at the G20 summit in South Africa, a source familiar with the plans told Reuters on Monday. According to the source, the trip to Kenya is scheduled for November 24 to 27, though details of …

President William Ruto has officially handed over keys to new homeowners at the newly completed Boma Yangu Elburgon Estate in Molo Constituency, Nakuru County — marking another milestone in the government’s Affordable Housing Programme. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The estate, consisting of 220 housing units across nine …

Twelve people are feared dead after a light aircraft crashed in the Tsimba-Matuga area of Kwale County on Tuesday morning. According to Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Director General Emile Arao, the plane—registration number 5Y-CCA—was en route from Diani to Kichwa Tembo in the Maasai Mara when it went down. …

The government has confirmed that motorists who prefer not to pay toll charges on the upcoming Rironi–Mau Summit expressway will have a free alternative route. This follows the selection of a consortium led by China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) to finance, build, …

At least six people were killed early Saturday morning in a tragic head-on collision along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, near the Soy Sambu area of Gilgil. Police said the victims were in a saloon car that crashed into an oncoming truck around 4 a.m. Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winston Mwakio reported …

Youth activist Kasmuel McOure has shared emotional memories of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing him as a generous mentor and father figure who went out of his way to support those around him. In an interview on Iko Nini Podcast, McOure recounted Raila’s kindness, saying the ODM …