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Why General Francis Ogolla will not be buried in a coffin
The late Chief of Defence Forces, General Francis Ogolla, will be laid to rest in accordance with his wishes, as revealed by his elder brother, Canon Hezekiah Oduor. Canon Oduor disclosed that General Ogolla's burial on Sunday will be conducted…
Six suspects found guilty in former Juja MP George Thuo murder case
Six individuals charged with the murder of former Juja Member of Parliament George Thuo in 2013 have been found guilty and convicted. Paul Wainaina Boiyo, Christopher Lumbasio Andika, Andrew Karanja Wainaina, Samuel Kuria Ngugi, Esther Ndinda Mulinge, and Ruth Vanessa…
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The world pressured us to get a son – Nameless
Legendary musician David Mathenge, widely known as Nameless, recently shed light on how he and his wife, Wahu, navigated the expectations surrounding the gender of their youngest child, Shiro. During an event where Sai Pharmaceuticals Kenya Limited unveiled the Mathenges as the official brand ambassadors for the upgraded NipNap Premium Baby Diapers, Nameless offered insights into their family journey. According…
Wetangula tells off MPs criticising Bunge Towers
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has come to the defense of the multi-billion Bunge Tower building amid calls from some lawmakers to delay its official opening. Wetang'ula warned that MPs making negative remarks about the building may face scrutiny before…
Everything we know so far about the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Rumours are swirling about Sony's next move with the PlayStation 5, suggesting a potential Pro version on the horizon. As usual, whenever there is such a big release around the corner, speculations about the PlayStation 5 pro specs have been on overdrive. The speculation sparked from a leak on April 16, 2024, by YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead, who…
Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts
Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, marking the latest cuts at the technology giant as it cracks down on costs. The Google spokesperson said the layoffs are not company-wide and that affected employees will be able to apply for internal roles, but did not specify the number of employees impacted nor…
Taylor Swift fans in a frenzy after her new album is leaked online early
Taylor Swift fans have been sent into something of a frenzy after her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, appears to have leaked online early. Many people have shared the tracks on social media, with some saying they came from a Google Drive link containing…
FA Cup replays to be scrapped from the first round onwards in 2024-25
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition. All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will also be played on weekends, including the fifth round which has been played in midweek for the past five seasons. The changes come as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League. The Premier League has also removed its mid-season…
Why Brian Chira’s funeral shocked Kenyans on the power of Tiktok
A funeral can be a time for sombre reflection for family and friends but in this era of social media, when the deceased may have shared intimate details about their…
Haitian business leaders ‘extremely concerned’ over delay to Kenya-led mission
Haitian business leaders said in a letter addressed to Kenyan President William Ruto that they were "extremely concerned" over a delay to a United Nations-backed security mission his government has…
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Man, 41, found dead in house after assault in Dandora
Police in Nairobi's Dandora area have initiated a manhunt for a suspect involved in the killing of a 41-year-old man,…
Man hacks ex-wife to death over custody of children, surrenders to police in Homa Bay
Police in Suba South have initiated investigations into the tragic killing of a woman by her ex-husband amidst a custody…
An acre of land in Nairobi suburbs now at Sh203 million – report
Despite economic challenges impacting average income, land prices in Nairobi's suburbs demonstrated resilience, rising by an average of 1.3 percent…
Office of the President officials implicated in fake fertiliser scandal
Kel Chemicals, the company ate the centre of the ongoing parliamentary investigation into counterfeit fertilizers, has made startling claims against…
Apple drops WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on official order
Apple has removed the Meta-owned WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China following an order from the country's…
Netflix announces fifth and final season of ‘The Witcher’
Exciting news for fans of "The Witcher" as Netflix has officially launched production for Season 4 of the beloved fantasy…
President Ruto declares 3 days of mourning following Gen Ogolla’s death
President William Ruto has announced three days of national mourning following the tragic demise of Chief of Defence Forces (CDF)…
I gave up working abroad to be close to my daughter- Tyler Mbaya
Tyler Mbaya, famously known as Baha from Machachari, is embarking on a personal journey of self-discovery, opting to step away…
I don’t want Sakaja’s job, says Sifuna
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has clarified that he harbors no aspirations of vying for the city's governorship in 2027. Despite…
KWS to pay hotel owners Sh454m for demolition of property in 1997
A long-standing dispute over a parcel of land, where a Malindi hotel was demolished in 1997 by individuals allegedly affiliated…
Doctors Strike: Health Ministry, KMPDU fail to agree on return to work formula
Efforts to resolve the ongoing healthcare workers' strike hit a roadblock on Thursday evening as a meeting between the government…
Man arrested in Poland over alleged Russia plot to kill Zelensky
A Polish man has been arrested and charged with planning to co-operate with Russian intelligence services to aid a possible…
Kenyans to get passports within 21 days starting May 2024, says CS Kindiki
Starting from May 1, 2024, Kenyans applying for passports will receive their travel documents within 21 days of application, announced…
The Life And Times Of General Francis Ogolla
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Francis Ogolla on Thursday died in a helicopter crash at the Sindar area of Elgeyo…
Official opening of Bunge Towers postponed after death of CDF General Ogolla
The scheduled opening of the Ksh.9.6 billion Bunge Tower, which was initially planned for Friday, April 19th, has been delayed…
Israeli fires missiles at Iran, no casualties reported
Two US senior government officials have confirmed that an Israeli missile struck Iran early Friday morning, causing explosions near the…
Liverpool dumped out of Europe by Atalanta
Liverpool's hopes of ending Jurgen Klopp's reign with a European trophy are over after they failed to overturn a first-leg…
Taylor Swift fans in a frenzy after her new album is leaked online early
Taylor Swift fans have been sent into something of a frenzy after her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, appears…
FA Cup replays to be scrapped from the first round onwards in 2024-25
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in the 2024-25 competition. All rounds of the Emirates…
Murder suspect Kevin Kang’ethe denied bail, to be detained at maximum security prison
The Milimani High Court has denied murder suspect Kevin Kang'ethe's bail plea pending an extradition hearing before the same court.…
Ruto convenes emergency meeting at State House following military chopper crash
President William Ruto has convened an urgent meeting of the National Security Council at State House Nairobi this evening following…
Defence Council holds emergency meeting after chopper crash
The Defence Council is currently holding an emergency meeting following a KDF helicopter crash in Kaben, Marakwet East. Sources indicated…
KDF Chief General Francis Ogolla Dies in Military Chopper Crash
A military chopper carrying Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla and other senior military officials crashed at the Kaben-Cheptulel border between Elgeyo…
Kindiki, Linturi & Chelugui top performing CSs – Politrack Africa
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has garnered the top spot on the list of best-performing Cabinet Secretaries, as per a…
Two charged with stealing property worth Ksh.1.2M from former DCI boss Kinoti’s Son
Two individuals, Luis Borura Nyawira Otieno and Stephen Wafula Okoni, were brought before the court on Thursday, facing charges of…
Chibok abductee and her three children rescued 10 years on
One more of the female students abducted by militants from a secondary school in north-east Nigeria a decade ago has…
KDF formally hands over refurbished Uhuru Park to Nairobi county
The Ministry of Defence has officially transferred the administration of the renovated Uhuru and Central Parks back to the Nairobi…
Survey names Cape Town as Africa’s best airport, JKIA ranked 10th
The airport in the South African city of Cape Town has been named as the best airport on the continent…
President Ruto appoints new deputy Aide-De-Camp
President William Ruto's deputy aide-de-camp has undergone a change in less than two years of service. According to sources familiar…
World record holder Kiptum to be honoured at London Marathon
The late marathon world record holder, Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, will be honoured at the London Marathon on Sunday. The 24-year-old…
We will construct night club at Uhuru Park – Sakaja
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has unveiled plans for the establishment of a nightclub within Uhuru Park. Sakaja emphasized that this…
USAID offers Ksh 3.5 billion to counties
Eleven counties are set to benefit from Sh3.5 billion in support from the United States Agency for Development (USAID) to…
Arsenal need ‘support and love’ after Champions League exit, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta says he must show his Arsenal side "support and love" after Bayern Munich knocked them out of the…
Mario gifts Paulah Kajala luxury car as a push gift
Tanzanian singer Marioo and his girlfriend, Paulah Kajala, are anticipating the arrival of a baby girl. The couple celebrated this…
Haitian business leaders ‘extremely concerned’ over delay to Kenya-led mission
Haitian business leaders said in a letter addressed to Kenyan President William Ruto that they were "extremely concerned" over a…
Easy Coach bus driver in Chavakali Boys accident charged
The driver of the ill-fated Easy Coach bus that killed a student from Chavakali Boys High School and injured dozens…
Google lays off employees, shifts some roles abroad amid cost cuts
Alphabet-owned Google is laying off an unspecified number of employees, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday, marking the latest cuts at…
King Kaka shares new TV series featuring star-studded cast
Kenyan rapper and thriving entrepreneur, King Kaka, has introduced his latest television endeavor, marking a pivotal moment in his illustrious…
Nigerian mega-pastor pushes malaria vaccine conspiracy theories
Dressed in his signature closed-neck suit, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome stared directly into the camera, declaring that "there was never a…
Police confiscate 80 bags of expired fertilizer, arrest one person
Police in Nakuru have confiscated 80 bags of expired fertilizer in Nakuru County and arrested one person. The substandard fertilizer…
Bill on IEBC to be ready next week, says Parliament
The Senate and the National Assembly have reaffirmed their dedication to implementing the recommendations of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco)…
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