Okatch Biggy: the legend whose songs shattered generational barriers

Elly Mathayo Okatch, widely known as Okatch Biggy (1954-1997), was a legendary Kenyan benga musician celebrated for his deep baritone voice, poetic compositions, and captivating stage presence. Biggy rose to fame in 1992 with his debut album Helena Wang'e Dongo, which became an instant hit and established him as a

Trump “saves” TikTok amid political manoeuvring

In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok has resumed operations in the United States just 12 hours after shutting down, crediting President-elect Donald Trump for the swift return. Users were greeted with a notification stating, “Thanks for your patience and support. As a result of President Trump’s efforts, TikTok is

Trump seeks to shield TikTok amid new sale deadline

US President-elect Donald Trump, who once ordered a ban on the popular Chinese social media app TikTok in 2020 citing national security concerns, is now looking to protect the app from a looming law requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok to an American buyer by this Sunday or

Kenyans celebrate Raila Odinga’s 80th Birthday with heartfelt messages

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is marking a significant milestone today, January 7, as he celebrates his 80th birthday. Born in Maseno on this day in 1945 to the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga and Mary Juma Odinga, Raila’s birthday has been met with an outpouring of goodwill and congratulations from supporters,

US Surgeon General warns about alcohol’s cancer risks

In an unprecedented advisory, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued a warning about the significant cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption. He emphasized that alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for around 100,000 cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This warning

Celebrating Unity: The annual Piny Luo Festival concludes in Siaya

Siaya County — The recently concluded Piny Luo Festival at the Migwena Cultural Grounds brought together the Luo community from around the world, celebrating their rich heritage and unity. Held under the theme "Luo Unity in Diversity and in Diaspora," the three-day event featured prominent leaders, including former Prime Minister

Shock and laughter as Ruto dances to Kasongo song

In a lively New Year celebration at the Kisii State Lodge, President William Ruto brought joy and laughter as he danced to the infectious rhythms of the song "Kasongo." Accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto and several prominent leaders from the Nyanza region, the President led Kenyans in ushering in

Trump ssks Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court to halt a law that would either ban TikTok or force its sale just a day before his inauguration on January 20. He aims to “negotiate a resolution” to address national security concerns surrounding the popular social media platform. In a court brief