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Comedian Sammy Kioko has received a significant boost to his 2027 Mavoko parliamentary bid after fellow comedian Tom Daktari donated KSh210,000 and a Prado to support his campaign. Tom made the contribution on Friday, September 11, 2026, during an event where Kioko officially unveiled his candidature for the Mavoko MP …

Prestige Vision College is positioning itself as a professional training institution focused on equipping students with practical, career-oriented skills for employment, entrepreneurship and personal development. Located in Thika Town at New Jogoo House, 3rd Floor, the college provides training programmes designed to combine theoretical learning with practical skills relevant to …

Chaos erupted during a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) mobilisation meeting at Nembure Stadium in Manyatta Constituency, Embu County, with several vehicles reportedly set ablaze. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was reportedly evacuated from the venue after the situation escalated, disrupting a meeting that had been organised to mobilise UDA polling centre …

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for healing, reconciliation and hope as the rebuilt KAG Christian Life Assembly Church in Kiambaa, Uasin Gishu County, was officially reopened nearly 20 years after the site became associated with the 2007–2008 post-election violence. Rachel presided over the reopening ceremony on Friday, September 11, …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Embakasi East MP Babu Owino to exercise patience as opposition parties work towards settling on a joint presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. Speaking in the United States on Saturday, Gachagua said there was still plenty of time for opposition parties to …

Two children aged two and four have died after a fire broke out in their room at Mbumbuni Market in Makueni County. Police said the incident happened on Thursday, September 10, 2026, after a tenant noticed smoke coming from one of the rooms and alerted the authorities. Officers who responded …

An opposition rally in Garissa town was disrupted on Saturday after a group of youths allegedly threw stones at political leaders and their supporters, forcing some politicians to seek safety inside their vehicles. The incident happened as Nyali MP Mohamed Ali addressed the gathering alongside Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo …

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 …

Supa Loaf, Mount Kenya and Royco emerged as the most frequently chosen fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands in Kenya in 2025, according to the 2026 Brand Footprint ranking by Worldpanel by Numerator. Supa Loaf led the list with 191 million Consumer Reach Points (CRPs), followed by Mount Kenya at 173.1 …