The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a police officer based in Kibera for allegedly soliciting a bribe in connection with a defilement case. Police Constable Philip Ochieng Adongo, stationed at Sarangombe Police Post, is alleged to have demanded Ksh4,000 from a complainant to facilitate the arrest of a suspect accused of defiling the…
Two-time African Nations Championship winners DR Congo will face Angola in a make-or-break contest of Group A, as the winner will inch closer to the quarter-finals. Angola, who will be playing their last match, lies 2nd on 4 points, a point behind the leaders, and nothing besides a win will see them eliminated, while DRC,…
Kenyan producer and musician DTX is set to release his latest single “Get Down” featuring powerhouse rapper Fena Gitu, rising star Mr Tee and trap sensation Boutross. The record mixes the urban Kenyan pop genre, Arbantone, popular for sampling Dancehall and Kenyan classics, while inviting today’s generation of artists an opportunity to give it fresh…
In a move that many observers consider historic, former South African President Jacob Zuma paid an official visit to Morocco earlier this month, where he publicly and unequivocally endorsed the kingdom’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara. Far from a symbolic gesture, Zuma’s action reflects a growing African and international consensus: that Morocco’s initiative is the…
A summit that seeks to champion and sustain the leadership of young people especially, Girls and Young Women (GYW) in decision-making across the African continent is in the works. The four-day “She Leads Africa Summit 2025” is set to be held in Nairobi from August 11, 2025. It is the first continental summit that seeks…
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Dr. Gholamneza Nouri together with Kenya’s Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi Kenya and the Islamic Republic of Iran have signed a total of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) following the conclusion of a two-day forum that was held in Nairobi. The 7th Session of the Kenya-Iran Joint Commission for Cooperation, officiated by…
Popular Kenyan musician Samuel Muchoki, widely known as Samidoh, has addressed the tragic death of his nephew, firmly refuting online claims that the young man took his own life. The singer’s emotional statement, made on social media, came as he mourned the loss and pleaded with the public to respect his family’s privacy during their…
President William Ruto faced a direct and public confrontation from a young Kenyan, widely identified as a “Gen Z” activist, during a public event in Uasin Gishu County. The incident, captured on video and quickly gone viral, has served as a powerful symbol of the youth-led protests that have spread across the country. The confrontation…
VJ Partello and his wife, Diana, are back in the spotlight, firmly confronting persistent online criticism over Diana’s age. The couple, celebrated for their vibrant social media presence, recently shared a widely circulated TikTok video, addressing detractors in no uncertain terms. Diana’s Bold ResponseIn the clip, Diana takes direct aim at those fixated on her…
The Performing and Audiovisual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) has unveiled a proposal to sharply increase royalty fees for businesses that play music or videos in public spaces, sparking immediate debate among business owners, artists, and industry stakeholders. The proposed 2026–2028 tariffs, published in the Kenya Gazette on August 12, 2025, are open for public…