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  A group of women leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) gathered at Nairobi’s Bomas of Kenya for a prayer session to support Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. The event, titled “Women Praying for Baba,” aimed to rally spiritual support for the former Prime Minister as he prepares for the AUC elections scheduled …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka recently attended the funeral of his longtime friend, Daniel Kimanzi Muanga, in Kwa Vonza, Kitui County. The event, held on Sunday, was a somber occasion as family and friends gathered to pay their last respects to the late Kimanzi. However, it was a particular moment captured during the funeral that has since set social media …

In a viral video that has ignited heated conversations across Kenya, a mama mboga (vegetable vendor) delivered a raw, impassioned critique of President William Ruto’s recent comments about academic credentials, symbolizing the growing disconnect between Kenya’s leadership and its struggling citizens. The clip, shared widely on TikTok and other platforms, captures the vendor’s frustration with the government’s perceived elitism and failure …

Renowned Kenyan journalist and radio icon Leonard Mambo Mbotela has died at the age of 85. His family confirmed his passing on Friday, February 7, after a prolonged illness. The veteran broadcaster, celebrated for his decades-long career, breathed his last at approximately 9:30 a.m., leaving behind his wife, Alice Mwikali, and three children: Aida, Jimmy, and George.     Mbotela’s illustrious …

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has dismissed claims that President William Ruto’s recent decision to abolish mandatory vetting for ID applicants in the North Eastern region is a political strategy aimed at securing votes.   His remarks came on Thursday evening in response to a report by Nation Media Group (NMG), which suggested that Ruto’s move might be a …

Kenyans are mourning Elijah K’Oranga, a retired Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier, after his emotional photos at the memorial of former military chief General Francis Ogolla touched hearts nationwide. K’Oranga died almost a year after Ogolla lost his life in a helicopter crash in April 2023.     Last year, photos of K’Oranga crying at Ogolla’s memorial service spread quickly online. …

Former Machakos First Lady Lilian Ng’ang’a has ignited a social media storm after publicly asserting that President William Ruto is poised for a straightforward re-election victory in 2027. The controversial statement, shared on her social platforms, drew sharp criticism from Kenyan netizens, many of whom accused her of ulterior motives tied to her personal and political history.     Ng’ang’a, who …

  Nominated UDA Senator Karen Nyamu has publicly confirmed the collapse of her controversial relationship with celebrated Mugithi artist Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, declaring she ended the years-long affair. The revelation comes amid growing speculation about their split, as the pair—once inseparable at public events—have recently avoided the spotlight together.     Nyamu, a polarizing figure in Kenyan politics, …

NAIROBI, Kenya – Prominent broadcaster Ken Mijungu has announced his departure from KTN News, a flagship channel under Standard Group PLC, marking the end of a four-year stint at the media house. In a social media statement on Tuesday, Mijungu hinted at pursuing new opportunities while expressing gratitude to colleagues and supporters.     “A skilled dancer knows when to leave …

Khalif Kairo, a once-prominent city car dealer now entangled in legal and financial turmoil, has publicly addressed swirling rumors about the collapse of his high-profile relationship with model Wavinya Maria. During a candid X Space session on Monday night, Kairo confirmed the pair parted ways amicably in 2023, months before his recent fraud charges made headlines. Kairo, who faces multiple …