Kenya's Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto win New York City Marathon

The two former New York City Marathon winners hung a right on Central Park South Sunday morning, two Kenyan women running together up the street, looking to separate from each other and create another memorable finishing scene in the park. Sharon...

“Make me a three-star American general,” Kenya’s Kipruto jokes after winning New York Marathon

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 3, 2025 – Newly-crowned New York Marathon champion Benson Kipruto joked that he deserves a special award for clinching his third major race on American soil. The 34-year-old noted that he has developed a unique connection...

KRG The Don Announces Bid for Nairobi Senator Seat in 2027

Kenyan musician and entrepreneur KRG The Don has publicly declared his intention to run for the Nairobi Senator seat in the 2027 elections. The announcement signals his entry into elective politics and marks a new chapter in his public life. KRG...

Kenya Kwanza leaders slam Gachagua over Mt Kenya leadership remarks

Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, have strongly criticized Deputy Conservative Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua over his recent claims of a leadership vacuum in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking...

Be wary of friends – Lord Kenya details how one lured him to drink and smoke ‘wee’

Evangelist Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo( formerly known as Lord Kenya in the music industry) has admonished people to be careful of the negative influences their friends can exert on them and do away with such friends when necessary. The former...

Kenya sweeps men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon

Telegram Restricted in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin

Global internet observer Netblocks Telegram has reported a restriction on Telegram as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) begins today. In a statement, Netblocks noted the restriction on Telegram on the day of the commencement of...

Kenya Landslide: 21 People Killed, Over 1,000 Homes Destroyed After Heavy Rains Trigger Landslides in Western Rift Valley Region

Nairobi, November 2: At least 21 people have died and more than 1,000 homes have been destroyed after heavy rains triggered landslides in Kenya's western Rift Valley region, officials confirmed on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. Kenyan Interior...

Kenya landslide death toll rises to 26

The death toll from a landslide in western Kenya's Rift Valley has risen to 26, a government spokesperson said on Sunday, following heavy rains on Saturday. Twenty-five people were still missing and 26 others had been rescued after devastating...

MPs: Kenya getting raw deal in regional bloc

Kenyan lawmakers have given a harsh verdict on the operations of the East African Community (EAC) saying the regional bloc is not living up to its expectations as envisioned by the founding presidents. The lawmakers said member states have been...

How ‘ajo’, ‘stokvel’ and ‘tontine’ keep millions in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya financially afloat

Across Africa, long before the rise of mobile banking or fintech wallets, communities had perfected their own ways of saving and lending money through different methods like ajo in Nigeria, stokvel in South Africa, chama in Kenya or tontine in...

Sunshine tour and Kenya Open reach agreement

The Kenya Open Golf Limited, organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour have signed a Tour Recognition Agreement with the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing (SDT). The agreement elevates the sunshine tour to a recognised...

Kenya Landslides Kill 21, Destroy Over 1,000 Homes Amid Heavy Rains

At least 21 people have died and more than 1,000 homes have been destroyed after heavy rains triggered landslides in Kenya's western Rift Valley region, officials confirmed on Saturday, according to Al Jazeera. Kenyan Interior Cabinet Secretary...

Kenya sweeps men’s podium at New York City Marathon

Benson Kipruto leads Kenyan men in sweeping podium at 2025 New York City Marathon./SCREENGRAB Kenya continued its dominance at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon with a podium sweep in the men’s race, led by Benson Kipruto, who won in 2:08:09....

Big 5 Construct Kenya Returns To Nairobi For Its 8th Edition, Igniting Opportunities In A $20 Billion Construction Market

The event features more than 150 exhibitors from over 20 countries, welcoming more than 9,000 industry professionals Big 5 Construct Kenya returns for its 8th edition to the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi from 5 – 7 November 2025, connecting key...

90,020 new voters registered as Nairobi, Kiambu and Machakos take lead

Audio By Vocalize 90,020 Kenyans have registered as voters in the Continuous Voter Registration(CVR) exercise that began on September 29, 2025. A report from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) shows that Nairobi, Kiambu and...

What Raila Odinga’s Legacy Teaches Kenya

Arguments abound about the late Rt Hon Raila Odinga as a political maestro whose imprint on Kenya’s history is both profound and, at times, enigmatic. It is fair to say Raila was a politician of many “firsts”. In 1994 he resigned as MP on a...

Team Kenya scoops silver at the global robotics arena

A group of the Kenyan students who participated in the 2025 FIRST Global Robotics Olympiad challenge in Panama City. [Courtesy X] Team Kenya has made history at the 2025 FIRST Global Robotics Olympiad, finishing in second place overall in a...

Kenya sweep men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon

NEW YORK - Kenya swept the men's and women's podiums at the New York City Marathon on Sunday, as Benson Kipruto survived a thrilling sprint finish in two hours eight minutes and nine seconds and Hellen Obiri won the women's race in a course record...

Barak Jacuzzi knocks out Lumu during Kenya's first celebrity fight night

Popular Kenyan rapper Barak Jacuzzi [Courtesy] Rapper Barak Jacuzzi claimed victory at Kenya’s first-ever Celebrity Fight Night, outboxing content creator Actually Lumu in a fiery headline bout that drew an energetic crowd at The Alchemist in...