Detectives in Machakos County have launched investigations into the murder of an unidentified man whose body was discovered dumped near a ranch along Machakos Road in Kyumbi. Police reported that members of the public alerted officers on Wednesday, June 17, after spotting the body in the area. Upon arrival, officers …
Read More »Anti-Counterfeit Authority Moves to Block Fake Products From Markets
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has launched a new digital security mark designed to help consumers distinguish genuine products from counterfeit ones, as part of renewed efforts to crack down on fake goods circulating in Kenya. Dubbed the Anti-Counterfeit Security Device, the digital verification system will enable consumers, regulators and enforcement …
Read More »Where Were They? 187 MPs Miss Final Finance Bill Vote
More than half of the members of the National Assembly failed to take part in the final vote on the Finance Bill, 2026, raising concerns over their commitment to representing Kenyans during one of the most important legislative processes of the year. Out of the 349 elected and nominated lawmakers, …
Read More »Tears Flow as Utumishi Fire Victim Laid to Rest in Ruai
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 …
Read More »Questions Mount After OCS Is Found Dead at Church
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 …
Read More »Telkom Kenya Struggles as Customer Numbers Fall Further
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 …
Read More »How AI Is Quietly Revolutionizing African Music Production
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 …
Read More »MrBeast Becomes First Creator to Hit 500M YouTube Subscribers
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 …
Read More »Ruto Meets Zelensky at G7, Signs Key Food Security Plan
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 …
Read More »Iran and US Issue Warnings to Israel Over Lebanon Strikes
Iran has demanded that Israel immediately stop its military operations in southern Lebanon, warning of a “harsh response” if alleged violations of the ceasefire continue. Tehran’s military headquarters claims Israel has breached the agreement 84 times within just two days, escalating tensions in the region. Click here to join our …
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