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Kenyan comedian Jaymohdecin earns praise from Snoop Dogg and Tyrese
American rapper Snoop Dogg. PHOTO/@snoopdogg/InstagramKenyans on social media are overjoyed after American rapper Snoop Dogg and Hollywood actor Tyrese Gibson shared a video featuring popular Kenyan comedian Jaymohdecin. The video, posted by Snoop Dogg on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, shows Jaymohdecin in a club setting. In the clip, he stands up several times to answer…
Court Releases Alleged June 25 Protest Organizers on Ksh200,000 Bail
A court in Kibera has set free three activists who were charged with organizing looters and instigating violence during the Gen-Z protests that took place on June 25, 2025. On July 2, 2025, Wednesday, Magistrate Marcia Kahuya issued a cash bail of Ksh200,000 to John Mulingwa Nzau, commonly referred to as Garang, Mark Amiani, alias…
Willis Otieno slams Passaris over protest Bill
Lawyer Willis Otieno during a past event. PHOTO/@otienowill/XLawyer Willis Otieno has strongly criticised Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris, accusing her of betraying the legacy of iconic women in Kenya’s political resistance, particularly the late environmentalist and Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai. “Esther Passaris is not just a disgrace to the memory of Wangari Maathai,” Otieno…
5 Reasons Christian Norgaard is a Sensible Thomas Partey Replacement at Arsenal
Five reasons why Arsenal chose to sign Christian Norgaard after failing to agree new terms with Thomas Partey. With both Jorginho and Thomas Partey departing this summer, the Gunners are actively reshaping the spine of their midfield. According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Brentford’s Christian Nørgaard, with…
CA Defends Ban on Live Protest Coverage as Legal, Necessary for National Security
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has defended its controversial directive prohibiting television and radio stations from broadcasting the June 25, 2025 protests live. In a substantive court filing, CA Director General David Mugonyi upheld the directive as lawful, justified, and necessary to pre-empt possible incitement to violence as well as safeguard national security. Mugonyi…
Murkomen to appear before Parliament committee over orders to police
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen during a past public function. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/XCabinet Secretary for Interior and National Government Administration Kipchumba Murkomen is set to appear before the National Assembly committee on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Murkomen will be grilled by the committee chaired by Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo over the orders he gave to police officers…
Willis Otieno urges shift from managerial politics to visionary nation-building
Lawyer Willis Evans Otieno during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/OtienowillOutspoken lawyer and political commentator Willis Otieno has called for a radical shift in Kenya’s leadership approach, urging the nation to move away from what he termed “managerial decline” and embrace bold, visionary leadership. In a statement shared on Thursday, July 3, 2025, via his official X…
Albert Ojwang: A photo of a blogger’s widow holding your son touches hearts
Albert Ojwang’s family still mourns the sudden death of their relative killed in the hands of police The Ojwang family met at the Ridgeways Baptist church, and his widow, Nevnina Onyango Omondi, was seen holding their son The photo has left Kenyans disappointed and some remembering how his son asked if Ojwang is still alive…
Abductors’ playground: Violent arrests rock Kenya as courts summon Amin
Police disperse Protesters during GenZs 1st Anniverssary following abductions, shootings of their befallen colleagues last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A deepening crisis of abductions and enforced disappearances, and violent arrests is shaking the justice system and tarnishing its global reputation, as families, lawyers, and rights groups accuse the country’s top investigative agency of complicity,…
Albert Ojwang’s family denies Eric Omondi’s claim to receive KSh10m of donations
Comedian who turned out to be activist Eric Omondi claimed that his charitable dedication contributed approximately Ksh 10 million for Albert Ojwang’s family The family’s attorney revised the record, and exposed the comprehensive analysis of the contributions they received Kenyans quickly flooded the internet, expressing emotionally defending Eric, while others praised the family for their…
Ruto says Mukuru residents celebrated owning toilets more than houses
President William Ruto during his European tour on July 1, 2025. PHOTO/@GovLeeKinyanjui/XPresident William Ruto defended his affordable housing initiative in Mukuru slums in Nairobi County, noting that for many low-income families, the most transformative aspect was not the new house but having their own toilet. Speaking during the presidential diaspora town hall engagement in London…
ODM’s Etale rejects Passaris’ protest bill, backs Raila’s route plan
Philip Etale. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/philip.etaleOrange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Communications Director Philip Etale has weighed in on the controversial bill proposed by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris, which seeks to restrict protesters from accessing public offices such as Parliament by imposing a 100-metre buffer zone. Taking to his official X account on the night of Wednesday, July…
Ballerina Cappuccina : Gen Alpha game challenge taking the internet by storm
Italian Brainrot characters Ballerina Cappuccina and Assasino Cappuccina. PHOTO/screengrab by K24 Digital from a video posted on YouTube If you are a social media user, you have probably come across the hypnotic TikTok trend dubbed the Italian Brainrot Game Challenge. This playful craze sweeping across Kenya’s youth, captivating Gen Alpha with its playful and electrifying…
Gen Z activist Marvin Mabonga challenges Passaris on protest rights
Marvin Mabonga alias KOT Sonko, during a past event. PHOTO/@Mabonga_254/X Mavin Mabonga, a Gen Z activist and civil rights advocate popularly known as KOT Sonko on the X platform, has publicly criticised Nairobi County woman representative Esther Passaris for her perceived lack of understanding regarding the necessity of protests to engage with parliamentary processes. Speaking…