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

“You can ship out,” Oscar Sudi to CS Justin Muturi

"You can ship out," Oscar Sudi to CS Justin Muturi

Kapseret member of parliament Oscar Kipchumba Sudi has told off the cabinet secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development Mr. Justin Muturi over his recent abduction claims. Through his official Facebook post, Sudi termed the remarks by Justin Muturi as mere desperate moves aimed at blackmailing the regime of President

Business Summit equips young entrepreneurs with digital marketing skills

The Global Peace Foundation Kenya Country Director, Mr. Daniel Juma, has urged entrepreneurs and business owners to harness technology and artificial intelligence to amplify their business impact. Speaking on January 11, 2025, Mr. Juma, who is also the founder of the digital platform BuyKenya.org, emphasized that the youth have a

Ugandan opposition leader Kiiza Besigye faces death penalty charge

In a dramatic turn of events, Ugandan military prosecutors have added a charge of "treachery"—a capital offense—against prominent opposition figure Kiiza Besigye. This development comes as he faces a series of military law violations, raising serious concerns about the state of human rights in Uganda. Besigye, a long-time critic of President

Celebrating Charlene Ruto: A young leader and advocate for Change

As the daughter of President William Ruto, Charlene Ruto has emerged as a prominent figure in her own right, carving a niche as a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and social change. Known for her initiative and commitment to impactful leadership, Charlene is not content to rest on her family's

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,

The controversial legacy of British Slave Owner compensation

It may be surprising to learn that British taxpayers only finished repaying the debt incurred to compensate slave owners for their loss of "property" in 1835—due to the abolition of slavery—relatively recently, in 2015. This financial obligation, which represents a troubling chapter in British history, underscores the long-lasting effects of

Kasmuel McOure: Have the Gen Zs bailed out on him?

Kasmuel McOure is one of the young activists who became the face of Gen Z protests in Kenya, following the enactment of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024 by Members of Parliament. He was among those who led the anti-government movement both online and in the streets. Recently in the heart of