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...

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...

“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...

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...

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's Kilimo and Ethiopia's Aderra win Istanbul Marathon

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra took first place at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday. Kilimo won the men’s race in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 12 seconds. He finished ahead of Ethiopian racers Dejene Debela and Sufaro...

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...

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...

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...

Nurses hailed as backbone of Kenya’s health system

Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o during the 67th International Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the National Nurses Association of Kenya in Kisumu.|FAITH MATETEParticipantsduring the 67th International Annual Scientific...

Cochlear implant surgeries to benefits over 50 children in Kenya

A team of surgeons from the Kingdom of Morocco to perform Cochlear implant surgeries received by Dr Joel Lessan, Senior Director for Clinical Services at KNH/HANDOUTA team of surgeons from the Kingdom of Morocco has arrived in Kenya to conduct a...

How Kenya’s Internet Advertising Growth Became the Fastest in the World and What Comes Next

When PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook landed this year, one figure stood out: Kenya’s internet advertising market is on track to grow faster than any other in the world. By 2029, it’s projected to bring in $470 million, a 16 percent...

High Court Draws a Digital Line in the Sand: No iTax, No Case — The Future of Kenya’s Tax Appeals Process Explained

The High Court’s latest tax ruling is less about one taxpayer’s billion-shilling dispute and more about where Kenya’s tax administration now draws its digital boundaries. By holding that any assessment or objection filed outside iTax has no legal...

As Banking Goes Fully Digital, Kenya’s Lenders Return to the Ground to Rebuild Connection and Trust

The story begins with a phone. What started as a tool for calls and social chatter became the main gateway for Kenyans who need to save, borrow, or pay. Over the last decade, the handset did more than digitise convenience — it redefined how...

Battling dirty air in Nairobi's slums as toxic air chokes residents

Residents passing next to a garbage heap on the banks of Mathare River on November 21, 2024 in Mathare slums. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] Slum dwellers in Nairobi heavily rely on solid fuels for cooking and heating because they cannot afford clean...

Drones bring peace between farmers and elephants in Kenya

New technology helps communities protect crops, wildlife, through a balance of sound, flight, coexistence As dawn breaks over the rolling hills of Kenya’s Amboseli ecosystem, a low hum rises above the fields, not from tractors or generators, but...