Celebration or Reckoning? Kenya’s Constitution at 16 Faces Tough Questions
Kenya on Thursday marked 16 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, with President William Ruto and former Attorney General Prof. Githu Muigai reigniting debate over whether the country has fully realised the document’s promise. The…
From Treasonous Criminals to Victims: Ruto’s Dramatic Gen Z Protest U-Turn
President William Ruto has acknowledged the loss of lives and injuries suffered during the Gen Z-led protests of 2024 and 2025, saying no Kenyan should die or lose their dignity for criticising the government or participating in peaceful demonstrations.…
Xbox Saves The Day By Unveiling Disc-to-Digital Program for Physical Game Owners
Microsoft has unveiled a new Xbox program that will allow owners of eligible physical game discs to claim digital versions at no additional cost. The initiative, dubbed Positron, is set to begin testing on Monday, initially among members of the Xbox…
Meta Agrees to $18 Billion Settlement Over Claims Its Platforms Harm Children
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims brought by US states and territories accusing Facebook and Instagram of harming children and violating child privacy laws. A California judge approved the settlement, which covers 48 states, the…
Lincolnshire Teacher Jailed for Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy( Warning Distressing Content)
A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy. Emily Drury, 26, was sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with the boy. The…
Arbantone Star Stoopid Boy Dies at 27 After Troubled Final Months
Kenyan music is mourning the death of Arbantone and Gengetone artist Edgar, popularly known as Stoopid Boy, who died on Thursday, August 27, 2026. The artist, who rose to prominence with his breakout hit G Baga Jat, popularly known as G Bag Na Jug,…
Warning On Heavy Rains Across Kenya
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecast above-average rainfall across much of the country between September and January, driven by prevailing El Niño conditions and a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. In its October-December outlook released on…
Gachagua Questions IEBC Tender Ahead 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns over the credibility of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, alleging the 2027 General Election could be manipulated through a disputed technology tender. Speaking to…
NCBA and HEVA funds for creative industry
NCBA and HEVA Fund have launched a Ksh20 million financing facility for Kenya’s creative industry, offering loans at a concessional 9% interest rate. The fund targets artists and creative businesses seeking capital for equipment purchases, working…
Investors aircraft offer
Kenya Airways says at least four investors from the US, China, South Africa and Singapore have expressed interest in supporting the airline’s turnaround, including one investor offering aircraft in exchange for an equity stake. Acting CEO George…