On Saturday, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto joyfully celebrated the engagement of their daughter, Charlene Ruto, during a traditional Koito ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.Koito serves as a vital Kalenjin pre-marriage ceremony where the families of both the bride and groom come together
Author: Chris Omondi
Charlene Ruto, Isaya Yunge Shine at Traditional Koito Ceremony
Charlene Ruto and her fiancé, Tanzanian technology entrepreneur Isaya Yunge, captivated everyone with their beautifully coordinated traditional-inspired outfits during their Koito ceremony at Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County.Their elegant presence became one of the highlights of the traditional Kalenjin engagement ceremony, as the couple was photographed walking hand
ODM, UDA Retreat to Shape 2027 Election Coalition Strategy
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and their allies in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) are preparing for an impactful three-day retreat in Naivasha, Nakuru County. This retreat is scheduled to commence on Sunday, August 10, 2026, as both parties collaborate to develop a strategic plan for the upcoming 2027 general
Biden Battling Prostate Cancer as Hunter Biden Reveals Painful Diagnosis
In a heartfelt interview with the BBC, Hunter Biden shared the challenging news that his father, former President Joe Biden, is battling prostate cancer that has unfortunately spread to other areas of his body, causing significant pain. Hunter expressed the emotional toll this situation has taken on their family, stating,
Njuri Ncheke Elders Endorse Kindiki as Mt Kenya Leader
On Friday, August 7, 2026, thousands of elders from the Njuri Ncheke Council, representing Meru, Embu, and Tharaka Nithi counties, crowned Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the political leader of the Mt Kenya region.During a vibrant ceremony attended by numerous political figures, the elders presented Prof. Kindiki with traditional symbols
Equity ELP Scholars Win Ksh3 Billion in Global Scholarships
Equity Group Foundation proudly announces that 121 scholars from the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) have secured admission to universities across 16 countries, including North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, for the 2025/2026 academic year. These scholars have been awarded scholarship packages totaling Ksh3.02 billion.The cohort consists of scholars from Kenya
Court Upholds Life Sentence for Samson Gakono
The Court of Appeal in Nairobi has upheld the conviction and life sentence of Samson Mburia Gakono for defiling two minors, dismissing his appeal to overturn the decision. Justices Patrick Kiage, Rachel Ngetich, and Stephen Radido found no grounds to challenge the trial court and High Court's concurrent findings.Gakono, representing
Dangote Meets Canada PM to Boost Africa Trade and Investment
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest man and the President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, recently engaged in a pivotal meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to explore the potential for a dynamic partnership between Africa and Canada.During this crucial dialogue, Dangote emphasized the importance of enhancing trade and investment
Ruto Announces KSh3,000 Stipend, Smartphones for 106,000 Village Elders
President William Ruto has announced a support package for more than 106,000 village elders across Kenya, including a monthly stipend, smartphones, training and health insurance cover.The President pointed out that these initiatives were aimed at recognising the contribution of village elders in grassroots leadership, community mobilisation and implementation of Government
Ceuta Migrant Crisis: Thousands Remain After Mass Crossing
Between 3,000 and 5,000 migrants currently remain in Ceuta, Spain, following a significant influx of approximately 78,000 individuals from Morocco last week, according to the region’s leader, Juan Jesús Vivas. Vivas expressed his deep sorrow to the European Parliament, highlighting the tragic loss of 100 lives during this crisis. His