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Homicide detectives have been stationed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) for a second day to investigate the brutal murder of a patient in his hospital bed. The incident occurred on Friday morning, and the investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive and identify the perpetrator.     The detectives have instructed the hospital management not to discharge patients who were in …

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 …

    I was reviewing a colleague’s report when the office phone rang. Across the desk, Nancy shot me a panicked glance. We froze, silently negotiating who should answer. The air in the office had been tense for weeks since management hinted at layoffs.     After a silent standoff, Nancy reluctantly picked up. Her expression shifted from dread to amusement …

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, …

Kenyan authorities have arrested two Ugandan People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officers for allegedly harassing Kenyan fishermen on Lake Victoria. This marks a notable shift from past incidents, where UPDF officers often intimidated Kenyan fishermen without facing consequences.     The arrests come amid growing tensions over territorial boundaries and fishing rights on the shared lake. Kenyan fishermen have long accused Ugandan …

Once a prominent figure in the city’s automotive sales scene, Khalif Kairo has become a symbol of a dramatic fall from grace. The latest photo of the embattled car dealer, now viral, shows him hailing a taxi to manage daily errands—a stark contrast to his former lifestyle defined by luxury cars and opulence. This shift comes after Kairo’s Porsche was …

NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan government has issued an appeal to citizens who applied for the new digital identification cards, urging them to retrieve their processed documents from designated centers nationwide. Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, emphasized during a press briefing on Wednesday that approximately 400,000 ready-to-use IDs remain uncollected.   Speaking at Nyayo House in Nairobi, …

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 …