Armed al-Shabab fighters ride on pickup trucks as they prepare to travel into the city, just outside the capital Mogadishu, in Somalia on Dec. 8, 2008. [AP Photo] Security officials have launched a manhunt for about 150 Al Shabaab operatives who raided Mangai, Lamu East Sub-County, catching security agencies by surprise. The terrorists, dressed in military combat…
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A bird’s-eye view of the newly upgraded Raila Odinga stadium. PHOTO/@ke_johnnieh/XAs the country marks its 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in the lakeside town of Homa Bay, the government has revealed the amount spent on constructing the newly unveiled Raila Odinga stadium – the centrepiece of this year’s national holiday festivities. The government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura,…
A customer shops for goods in a supermarket. [File, Standard] The drop in prices of commodities such as wheat flour, sugar, and cooking oil during this year has failed to offer Kenyans a reprieve in the cost of living, with many surviving on debt. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), among other…
DCI has revealed a KSh 22 million fraud scheme involving former National Oil accountant Gladys Kahaki Njubi, her husband Griffin Omwenga, and her partner Nehemia Onyunge Investigation revealed that the three used fake companies and forged documents to steal money before their arrest on January 28, 2026 They were brought before the Kibera Courts, charged…
The arrival of the first missionaries in the country is arguably one of the most fascinating stories told, written down in history books and passed down from one generation to another, a testament that history is not a burden on the memory but an illumination of the soul. Central Kenya’s Tuthu village in Kangema constituency…
Musicians Bahati and Willy Paul have reconciled after years of public feuding, marking a new chapter in their relationship. Willy Paul was the first to extend an olive branch to Bahati on Sunday evening, November 17, 2024, publicly apologizing and seeking peace. In his heartfelt response hours later, Bahati acknowledged the apology and reflected on…
This week, the untimely death of politician Cyrus Jirongo took center stage, with many trying to uncover the events surrounding that fateful night. The first KSHEA results were finally released, and after the initial confusion of getting the results, students and parents celebrated the good news. Truphena Muthoni, a 22-year-old woman who hugged a tree…
A pile of garbage dumped outside Stima Plaza on February 24, 2025. PHOTO/@C_NyaKundiH/X Kenya Power operations were disrupted on Monday, February 24, 2025, after garbage was dumped at their headquarters at Stima Plaza in what appears to be an ongoing dispute over unpaid bills. Speaking on the incident on February 24, 2025, Kenya…
legendary Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone at a past event. PHOTO/@jchameleone/Instagram Veteran Ugandan musician Joseph Mayanja, widely known as Jose Chameleone, has revealed that he has quit smoking and drinking, deciding for the sake of his health. The singer, who is currently in Kenya for a routine medical review, shared that after years of indulging…
Former presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame has rallied Kenyans behind what he has described as a grand halt of the nation over the surge in abductions witnessed in the country. In a statement shared via his official X account, Kigame called on citizens to turn out in numbers alongside their possessions to protest the abductions and…
Many associate Noah Lyles with bold confidence, yet behind his Olympic success lies a story of resilience and quiet humility, shaped by struggles that reveal the heart of a true champion. Being humble is often mistaken for quiet modesty but U.S. sprinter Noah Lyles proves that humility can wear the face of confidence, resilience and…
The Kenyan government has approved the establishment of embassies in Vietnam, Denmark, and Vatican City to expand its diplomatic reach around the world. The Kenyan Mission in Vatican City is expected to strengthen ties with Catholic development organizations that support thousands of schools and health centers across Kenya. The move, according to the Cabinet, is…
Gabby Thomas believes Shericka Jackson has a better shot at shattering the 200m world record. Gabby Thomas and Shericka Jackson are two of the most formidable 200m runners and when they step on the track, everyone always wants to showcase their skills. However, at the start of the 2024 season, Gabby Thomas expressed doubts about…
A woman has been handed a four-year jail sentence after a fake pregnancy claim on Tottenham legend Son Heung-min that saw her extort Ksh26 million from him. A woman in South Korea has been sentenced to four years in prison for extorting money from football star Son Heung-min by falsely claiming she was pregnant with…