Kenyan TikTok content creator Marion Naipei, who recently went viral following a controversial online episode, has secured a well-paying job at a private company after intervention by Prophet Victor Kanyari. Speaking during a church service, Kanyari revealed that the company approached him requesting assistance in hiring Naipei. He said theContinue Reading
BUNGOMA, Kenya, June 7, 2026 – Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has called on young people in Bungoma County to register for national identity cards, participate actively in elections, and support ongoing government development programmes ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker made the remarks after hostingContinue Reading
Opposition Leader Turns to Artificial Intelligence to Reshape Voter Engagement Ahead of 2027 Polls Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a new AI-powered digital political platform, marking one of the most significant shifts toward technology-driven campaigning in Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. The platform, launched today, is designedContinue Reading
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspected SIM swap fraudster accused of stealing Sh450,500 from a Kenyan woman’s M-Pesa account in a sophisticated cybercrime scheme that left her with just Sh18. The suspect, identified as Oscar Livondo, was arrested by officers from the Operation SupportContinue Reading
NAIROBI — Kileleshwa MCA Hon. Robert Alai has welcomed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) crackdown on alleged corruption networks in Nairobi City County’s urban planning department, but warned that the operation may only be “the tip of a much larger cartel system.” The remarks come after EACC investigators reportedlyContinue Reading
Nairobi, Kenya — The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of comedian and activist Eric Omondi at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday, 5th June 2026, over alleged offences linked to recent fuel-related protests in Nairobi. The arrest has attracted widespread public attention due toContinue Reading
A woman has appealed for protection and intervention after her son allegedly faced bullying in school for being named after President William Ruto, raising concerns over growing political intolerance among school-going children. The mother said she named her son William Ruto following the President’s 2022 election victory, but the decisionContinue Reading
The National Police Service has intensified its nationwide crackdown on illicit alcohol, with coordinated operations targeting illegal brewing and distribution networks across Machakos, Vihiga, and Kisumu counties. Authorities say the ongoing enforcement drive is part of sustained efforts to dismantle supply chains linked to the production and sale of dangerousContinue Reading
A body of a man was on Tuesday recovered from an unfinished building in Nairobi, an incident that has sparked shock and emotional reactions from Pastor Victor Kanyari, who said the deceased was a member of his church congregation. According to preliminary reports, the man’s body was discovered inside theContinue Reading
Senator warns counties to act immediately as Kenya braces for intensified rains Ledama Olekina has issued a strong warning over the anticipated El Niño rains, calling on county governments to urgently activate disaster preparedness plans, saying the weather system poses a “direct threat to lives, infrastructure, and entire local economies.”Continue Reading