President William Ruto has said he has asked the “National Assembly, through the Majority Leader, to fast-track the Creative Economy Bill 2026 alongside critical copyright” in a bid to protect artistes. The President issued the statement after meeting with Gengetone and Urbantone artistes who shared their grievances. Among the issues raised was the continued exploitation…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto assents to three National Assembly Bills, including the Finance Bill, 2025, at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has appointed seven members to the National Infrastructure Fund Governing Council, marking a key step towards its operationalization. The announcement was made through a gazette notice dated March 30, which…
Politics flourished at Daniel Karaba’s funeral as opposition leaders gathered at the grounds of Njegas Primary School, Kirinyaga county The meeting between Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua fueled the call for unity in the Mt Kenya region towards the 2027 General Election Gachagua, who has now reconciled with Uhuru, previously admitted that his attacks on…
The Council of Governors has protested what it termed as attempts to arrest governors over their failure to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, describing the move as unwarranted and a threat to constructive intergovernmental relations. Addressing the press in Nairobi on Tuesday, the Chair of the Council of Governors and Wajir Governor…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) clarified that the prices of three petrol products reached more than KSh 200 per liter following a poster that went viral on Wednesday, April 1 This came after the poster claimed that prices were adjusted to reflect the increased cost of importing oil, a situation fueled by ongoing…
Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou, David Njuguna Kiaraho, died while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital, while Speaker Moses Wetang’ula confirmed his death Funeral preparations had begun after a committee of nine members of parliament was formed to work with the family on his final burial arrangements. Photos of his large mansion in the…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi before talks in Moscow on March 16, 2026. [AFP] Uncertain about the deals to be signed between Russia’s Foreign Secretary and his Kenyan counterpart and that they could lead to repatriation of Kenyans trapped on its war frontlines, Moscow’s defence ministry quickly set in…
A Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) student, Sheila Chebet, was found dead under mysterious circumstances, leaving her family and the Karatina community in shock. Chebet was last seen alive with her boyfriend, Vincent Bet, after spending time together in a club in Karatina Edwin Kamau, Vincent’s friend, gave a detailed account of the events of…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki explained the reasons for pardoning his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua as political tension continues to increase in the country Kindiki stressed the importance of peace and respect among leaders and brothers from the Mount Kenya area during his visit to Meru He promised to uphold the values of Njuri Ncheke elders and…
Audio By Vocalize Iraq’s players celebrate after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers final playoff football match between Iraq and Bolivia at the BBVA Stadium in Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. [Julio Cesar AGUILAR / AFP] Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify…
Audio By Vocalize About 500 boda boda riders in Nairobi have accused a credit company of duping them with an attractive deal before going underground. The riders spoke out on after failing to reach the firm’s management. They said they were informed that the company’s office at International Life House was under renovation. The…
A first year student of Kenya Medical Training College, Sheila Chebet aged 20, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karatina area, Nyeri County Her boyfriend, Vincent Bet, a fourth year student at Karatina University, is allegedly involved in her death CCTV footage from a nearby shop showed Vincent leading Chebet in a different direction…
Hundreds of children with disabilities, caregivers, teachers, and local leaders gathered at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium for the Eastern Region Sunshine Rally, a flagship event aimed at celebrating children with disabilities and advocating for their full inclusion in society. The event brought together participants from Machakos, Kitui, Makueni, and Kajiado counties, serving as the fifth and…
Audio By Vocalize DR Congo players and coaching staff celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-o win over Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. [Ulises Ruiz / AFP] Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has commenced issuance of bursaries to needy students with the first batch in day schools Ngariama Ward receiving full funding. Waiguru said all needy student in secondary schools, tertiary institutions and universities who had applied for bursaries within the ward will get Ksh.10,000. This means school fees for day students will…