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Media personality Betty Kyallo has shared joyful news that she is pregnant and expecting a child with her partner, Charlie. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The announcement was made on December 19 through a social media post, where Betty marked the moment with a short but heartfelt message …

The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has instructed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to launch an investigation into the death of gospel singer Betty Bayo, whose real name was Beatrice Wairimu Mbugua. In a letter sent to the DCI on Tuesday, the DPP directed that the findings of the …

Backing for the broad-based government partnership between President William Ruto and late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s allies has more than doubled over the past six months, according to a national survey by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA). The poll found approval for the political coalition rose from 22% …

Former Supreme Court Justice Mohammed Ibrahim will be laid to rest today, December 18, 2025, at Kariakor Muslim Cemetery, with funeral rites commencing at 1:40 p.m., according to a Judiciary statement. Justice Ibrahim passed away on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in Nairobi. Sources close to the family revealed that he …

Mt. Kenya University (MKU) has awarded a full academic scholarship to environmental activist Truphena Muthoni, in recognition of her outstanding dedication to environmental conservation and mental well-being advocacy through endurance-based activism. The scholarship will allow Muthoni to commence her studies at MKU in January 2026, marking a key step in …

The National Treasury has called on members of the public and stakeholders to submit proposals for changes to tax policy for the 2026/27 financial year as preparations for the next budget get underway. In a public notice, the Treasury said the consultation process is guided by constitutional and legal requirements …

Airtel Africa has entered into a partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across its 14 African markets, becoming the first large-scale satellite-to-mobile service on the continent. The deal will allow Airtel Africa’s 174 million subscribers to access mobile services in locations without traditional network coverage, using compatible …

TikTok is playing a growing role in how Kenyan audiences find and interact with films and television shows, with the platform highlighting its impact on viewing habits driven by user-created content. According to the platform, its community has become a key hub for sharing and discovering entertainment, especially when users …

The Nairobi County Government has approved a policy granting women employees two menstrual off days each month, formally integrating menstrual health support into the county’s human resource framework. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Governor Johnson Sakaja, which endorsed the inclusion of menstrual health provisions to …

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched detailed investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who died after a road accident on the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway. In a statement released on Monday, the DCI confirmed that the crash occurred in the …