The inquest into the death of Rex Masai resumed this week as his close friend, George Ndikas, took the witness stand to recount the harrowing final moments of the young protester’s life. Ndikas described a day that began with unremarkable routines. He recalled leaving work and heading home, where he found Rex busy cleaning. Later…
The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched an investigation into Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses following rising alarms over mass surveillance and the unauthorized use of Kenyans’ personal data for artificial intelligence training. In a notable move, the regulator initiated the legal process on a suo motu basis, taking action independently rather than…
President Ruto and US President Trump at the Rwanda-DRC peace deal signing, Washington DC. December 4, 2025. [AFP] The Trump administration has delivered a scathing assessment of Kenya’s business climate, branding the country a haven of corruption where only the “well-connected and powerful” can secure lucrative government contracts, even as the two nations…
President William Ruto has stepped in to protect Kenya’s creative sector following a meeting with Gengetone and Urbantone artistes. During the session, the musicians shared harrowing accounts of how they lost the rights to their music through questionable contracts with foreign entities. The scale of the loss is staggering, involving over 700 songs. Among the…
Audio By Vocalize Onlookers at the Total Fourways petrol station along Kiambu Road. A massive fire broke out at the Total petrol station in Fourways along Kiambu Road, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and sparking panic among motorists and nearby residents. Firefighters were at the scene battling to contain the blaze by…
The national women’s U17 Soccer team,Junior Starlets intensified its preparations ahead of their two legged FIFA U17 women’s world Cup qualifier against Namibia. Junior Starlets are targeting to return to the world stage after debuting in 2024 in Dominican Republic. Kenya will face Namibia away on April 12th before hosting the reverse fixture 6 days…
Pastor Victor Kanyari revealed that his daughter, Sky Victor, was diagnosed with a severe infection after being admitted to hospital He confirmed that Sky had already been discharged from hospital but said he was still physically weak and was still recovering despite his condition being stable. The preacher also reflected on family challenges, including the…
East African countries have been urged to strengthen regional cooperation to tackle the growing threat of improvised explosive devices. Speaking during a counter-terrorism capacity-building forum in Kwale, Kenya the National Director General Counter-Terrorism Center, Kibiego Kigen said no single country can address the threat alone, calling for coordinated efforts in intelligence sharing, law harmonization and…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has sparked a political debate after hinting at the possibility of collaborating with former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua towards the 2027 General Election Speaking during the funeral of former Kirinyaga senator Daniel Karaba, Uhuru warned against politicians with “sweet lips” and emphasized the importance of listening to the views of the…
Kenya Pipeline Women’s Volleyball Club head coach Geofrey omondi is out to snap the club’s 20 year wait for the Africa Women’s Volleyball club championship scheduled April 13th-23rd in Cairo, Egypt. Kenya pipeline alongside DCI and KCB will carry the nation’s flag in the 14 team championship which has eluded Kenyan Clubs since KCB…
An extraordinary coalition of global AI pioneers, Nobel laureates, former Presidents, Prime Ministers, and leading scientists have issued an urgent call to action, demanding governments worldwide to confront the rapidly escalating gap between AI capability and effective governance. This declaration, headed by an independent organisation called The Elders, which is chaired by former Colombian President,…
Samburu Governor Jonathan Leleit clashed with senators outside the Senate after rejecting CPAC’s call on audit questions Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led a group of senators who were trying to drag him into the hall, which led to clashes with the governor’s bodyguards The tension highlighted the escalation of hostilities, with Sifuna calling on the…
Joseph Kihato, the headmaster of Gilgil Hills Academy, where the little boy was found dead, has described what happened following the public outcry The headmaster emphasized that the school provided solid information that matched the report of the state medical examiner who conducted the autopsy He also noted that the school tried to save the…
For years, farmers along the seasonal Miu River in Mwala, Machakos County followed a harsh routine. When the river dried up, farming stalled, with locals forced to walk approximately 2 kilometres in search of water. However, that reality is now changing thanks to a locally driven climate adaptation project under the national government’s Financing Locally…
People Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in Migori have been asked to visit the County Referral Hospital for assessment to receive free wheelchairs. Speaking at the Migori County Referral Hospital (MCRH), Fredrick Otieno, the Doctor in Charge of Physiotherapy at the facility, said that the partnership with the county and the Walkabout Foundation will host a…