Dilapidated service road in Kinoo, Kiambu County on April 25, 2025/LEAH MUKANGAI Kinoo once served as the national scapegoat, where any mishap—whether dust in the air, an orange-stained shirt, or shoes coated in red soil—inevitably led to blame being cast upon its residents. The community was so intertwined with the red
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Dr Zippy Okoth: The Scholar Behind Kenya’s Viral Romance
Dr. Zippy Okoth stands as a multifaceted professional, captivating audiences as the leading figure in Kenya’s most fervently followed online romance.As a senior lecturer at KCA University, she excels as an academic, storyteller, public speaking trainer, digital strategist, and filmmaker.Dr. Zippy established her reputation in lecture halls well before she
Bill Gates Admits ‘Huge Mistake’ Over Jeffrey Epstein Ties
Bill Gates acknowledged his responsibility for his past actions and addressed his connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a recent meeting with staff from his charitable foundation, according to a statement from the organization."Bill spoke openly, addressing numerous questions in depth," the Gates Foundation reported.The Wall Street Journal
SGR Phase 2B to Start in March, Says Governor Nyong’o
Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o has confirmed that construction for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Phase 2B and 2C, extending from Naivasha through Kisumu to Malaba, is scheduled to commence in March.This announcement followed a consultative meeting that convened local leaders from Kisumu, officials from Kenya Railways, the National Land Commission,
KeNHA Issues 7-Day Notice to Traders Along Thika Superhighway
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day notice to traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway, mandating them to remove all structures and merchandise from the road reserve.On the evening of February 23, 2026, KeNHA announced via its X account that this directive specifically targets busy
Joyce Nzisa Mwongela Burial Set for February 27 in Makueni
Johnson Muthama, a Commissioner of the Parliamentary Service Commission and former Senator of Machakos, will lay his ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongela, to rest at her parents’ home in Kilome, Kilungu, Makueni County. Nzisa, who passed away after a prolonged illness on February 16, 2026, will be interred on Friday, February
Kenya Airways Cancels Nairobi–New York Flights Amid Severe Blizzard in New York
Nairobi — Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the cancellation of its flagship flights between Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) due to severe weather conditions battering the Northeastern United States. In a statement released to passengers on Tuesday, the national carrier cited a
Murkomen Unveils Security Plan for Sh200B Rironi–Mau Summit Road
The government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at bolstering security and safeguarding vital infrastructure during the construction of the Sh200 billion Rironi–Mau Summit Road, which is slated for completion by June next year.This initiative includes the deployment of additional security personnel along critical segments of the highway to facilitate
Ruto Orders End to Illegal Power Connections
President William Ruto has directed authorities to disconnect illegal electricity connections in parts of Nairobi, particularly within informal settlements, saying the practice is exploitative and deepens inequality among residents. Speaking at State House on Tuesday, the Head of State said it is unacceptable that some neighbourhoods continue to experience unreliable or
Kenya’s LMIC Status Deepens Health Sector Debt Crisis
For years, Kenya has proudly embraced its designation as a "Lower Middle-Income Country" (LMIC). However, within the health sector, this classification increasingly appears more as a burden than a boon, driving the nation deeper into debt. A recent report from the Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA) at the