Former Chief Justice David Maraga has officially joined the 2027 presidential race, announcing his candidature under the United Green Movement (UGM) Party. The party confirmed the move on Thursday, October 2, 2025, stating: “The UGM Party has today officially welcomed Hon. David Maraga as a founding member and the party’s…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has pledged to champion peace and unity as he throws his weight behind businessman Philip Aroko in the Kasipul constituency by-election scheduled for November 27, 2025. Salasya, speaking through his official X account on Wednesday, October 1, said his support for Aroko…
Two Kenyan activists, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, have reportedly been abducted in Uganda under unclear circumstances. According to opposition leader and National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential flagbearer Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine), unidentified armed operatives seized the duo “mafia-style” on Wednesday afternoon from a petrol station in Kireka, Kampala, before…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first individual in history to achieve a net worth of more than $500 billion (Ksh65 trillion). According to the Forbes billionaires index, Musk’s wealth briefly peaked at $500.1 billion on Wednesday afternoon in New York before easing slightly to…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament and event organiser, Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang’o), has joined the growing debate surrounding musician Kevin Kioko, popularly known as Bahati, after the release of his latest controversial song. The track, which features explicit visuals and bold lyrics, has sparked heated discussions across social media, with fans and…
Murang’a Senator Joe Nyutu has stirred political debate after claiming that President William Ruto’s leadership is increasingly dependent on opposition leader Raila Odinga. Speaking during a TV interview on Thursday, October 2, 2025, Nyutu alleged that the government’s primary concern has shifted from addressing citizens’ needs to ensuring Odinga’s satisfaction.…
Dame Jane Goodall, the world-renowned primatologist and conservationist, has passed away at the age of 91 while on a speaking tour in California. Her death, from natural causes, marks the end of a remarkable life dedicated to science, wildlife, and the environment. Tributes have poured in from across the globe.…
Kenyan comedian Mannerson Ochieng, popularly known as Akuku Danger, has spoken candidly about his decision to remain childless, citing his lifelong struggle with sickle cell anaemia as the main reason. In a TV interview on October 1, 2025, Akuku explained that while he is physically capable of having children, he…
The United States has entered its first government shutdown in nearly seven years after lawmakers failed to reach a new spending agreement before the midnight deadline on Wednesday. The deadlock between Democrats and Republicans has already forced the furlough of some federal employees, with the White House warning that mass…
The Israeli navy has intercepted several vessels from the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, detaining activists on board, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. Israel’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the flotilla was halted as it approached what it called “an active combat zone” and said…