Balconies, Backrooms & Boot Sales: Inside Nairobi’s Silent Hustle Economy
As the sun dips behind the high-rise flats of Zimmerman estate, a faint aroma of ginger and millet drifts through the stairwells. It’s not from a café or food court—but from Anita Njeri’s balcony, where a pot of uji bubbles steadily on a jiko. She’s 26, a single mother, andContinue Reading
Gunfire in the Wild: GSU Officers Recover Stolen Livestock After Daring Samburu Chase
Firearm Recovered In Thika, Police Hold SuspectSAMBURU COUNTY, KENYA — On Thursday, a high-stakes police operation in the remote Marti area of Samburu County ended in triumph after security forces recovered 59 stolen livestock following a fierce gunfight with armed cattle rustlers. The livestock, belonging to a herdsman in theContinue Reading
Emirates partners with Uber, with plans to make journeys more seamless and Reward Travellers when they Ride
Nairobi – Kenya, June 20, 2025 – Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless, and rewarding for travellers. This includes enhancing the on-ground mobility experience for Emirates customers while offering Skywards members loyalty benefitsContinue Reading
Government Confirms 220 Completed Units Now Available For Sale in Machakos Affordable Housing Project
Machakos [20th June 2025] – The Government, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, has said 220 completed units under the Boma Yangu Machakos Affordable Housing Project are now on sale. The project, which is set for launch soon, comprises: Buyers of the units will benefit from ample access toContinue Reading
From CEO to Con Queen: How One Woman Fooled a Chinese Investor and Disappeared into Tassia
In a high-stakes operation that has shocked the business community, detectives from Kamukunji have arrested a 38-year-old woman who masterminded a complex scam that duped a Chinese investor out of over USD 101,000 in a fake aluminium export deal. Harriet Mary Wabwire, now behind bars, allegedly posed as the DirectorContinue Reading
Renting a Life: Inside Kenya’s Growing Industry of Fake Friends, Dates, and Relatives for Hire
Nairobi — June 20, 2025 When Susan walked into her cousin’s ruracio in Kiambu hand-in-hand with a man her family had never met, all eyes were on them. He was tall, well-spoken, and dressed like a model corporate dream. Aunties whispered. Cousins gushed. Her family was impressed. They thought SusanContinue Reading
Mulamwah to Ruth: “Rudisha Meno Yangu” Amidst Nasty Breakup Laced with Infidelity Accusations
Nairobi, June 19, 2025 — Kenyan comedian Kendrick Mulamwah, popularly known as Mulamwah, has confirmed the end of his relationship with his second baby mama, Ruth K, in a dramatic social media post that has reignited public interest in his personal life. In the now-viral post, the comedian insisted thatContinue Reading
Game-Changer: FDA Approves Groundbreaking HIV Injection Taken Just Twice a Year
Millions of people worldwide are on the brink of a major breakthrough in HIV prevention, following the approval of a long-acting injectable drug by U.S. health regulators. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved lenacapavir, a biannual injection developed by Gilead Sciences, for the prevention ofContinue Reading
“Kenya’s Forgotten Children”: Youth Champion Arnold Osano Demands Justice for Sickle Cell Victims
In Kenya, sickle cell disease (SCD) continues to claim the lives of thousands of children—many before they even reach their fifth birthday. Despite its staggering prevalence, particularly in high-burden regions like Kisumu and the Lake Victoria basin, this inherited blood disorder remains on the periphery of national health priorities. InContinue Reading
FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the U.S.: GlobalPassion Amid Domestic Challenges
By David Gómez LlinásThe 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is making history on U.S. soil with its new 32-team format,drawing clubs from around the world into a competition reminiscent of the World Cup itself. Yet,the tournament is unfolding amid a backdrop of logistical complexity and heightenedimmigration concerns. A Dual Narrative:Continue Reading