NAIROBI, Kenya – Monday, September 22, 2025 – Jose Jay, a 28-year-old barber and gospel singer from Donholm, Nairobi, was crowned the winner of the inaugural Next Superstar Kenya competition at a live finale held at Charter Hall, City Hall, Nairobi on Sunday, 21st September from 7.30pm. He walked away with the grand
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IPOA unveils 2025–2030 Strategic Plan to Deepen Police Accountability and Public Trust
Kenya today unveiled IPOA Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, signaling a renewed national push for professional, rights‑respecting policing. Chief Justice Martha Koome led the launch in Nairobi, bringing together state actors, civil society, and international partners united in building a police service that is both accountable and human rights compliant. The
IPOA and GPF Kenya Explore Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Accountability and Peacebuilding
Nairobi, Kenya — August 16, 2025. The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) and the Global Peace Foundation Kenya (GPF-Kenya) convened a high-level meeting to explore areas of collaboration, with discussions pointing toward a potential Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The engagement, held on August 16, brought together senior IPOA leadership and
Tanzanian Election Drama: Luhaga Mpina disqualified, Clearing path for Suluhu
In a surprising reversal, Tanzania’s electoral commission has disqualified Luhaga Mpina, the head of the country’s second-largest opposition party, for the second time. The decision comes just days after a separate ruling had briefly cleared his nomination, only to be overturned in a new development that reshapes the presidential contest. Mpina’s
Safaricom Data Places Officer Isaiah Murangiri at Scene of Rex Masai Shooting
Nairobi, Kenya — New revelations in the ongoing inquest into the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Rex Kanyike Masai have placed Police Constable Isaiah Murangiri squarely in Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) at the time of the incident. Masai was shot on Moi Avenue near Kencom on June 20, 2024, during
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli Resigns Amid Gen Z Protests
Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli announced his resignation on Tuesday, as nationwide protests led by the younger generation demanded stronger anti-corruption and anti-censorship measures. Oli’s aide confirmed the move to Reuters, signaling fresh political uncertainty for the Himalayan nation. The resignation comes after violent protests that left at least
Kenyans Must now list all Social Media Handles when applying for US Visas
In a recent move that has caught the attention of many Kenyans planning to travel to the United States, the US Embassy in Nairobi has issued a new warning regarding visa applications. Beginning immediately, all applicants are required to disclose their social media handles for the past five years when
Catholic School Principals Rally for Moral Renewal and Education Reform at Landmark Nairobi Conference
Nairobi, July 2025 – Over 1,400 Catholic school principals from across Kenya converged at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) this week for a pivotal national conference, pledging to fortify faith-based values, integrity, and visionary leadership in shaping Kenya’s educational future. The 10th National Conference of the Catholic Schools Principals’
Mbadi: “I Won’t Lie to Kenyans- the budget doesn’t have enough for capitation”
Treasury Cabinet Secretary Dr. John Mbadi has reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability in government education funding, stating he will not mislead the public about the challenges facing capitation disbursements in schools. Speaking on Sunday, Mbadi clarified that his recent remarks—suggesting the government cannot sustain education under current budget constraints—were
High Court Orders Samidoh to Surrender Passport while in the US
Kenyan Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, popularly known as Samidoh, has been ordered by the High Court to surrender his passport following allegations of desertion of duty raised by the National Police Service (NPS). The court’s ruling was delivered on Friday, July 25, and also granted Samidoh anticipatory