Kenyan motorists are welcoming good news at the start of the week as fuel prices have been reduced nationwide, marking a positive shift for household and business budgets. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced the new prices, which come into effect immediately and reflect improvements in the value
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Vindee Admits Pranking Kenyans Over IShowSpeed Visit
Kenyan content creator and prankster Vindee has finally come clean after days of online backlash over claims that he was part of American streamer IShowSpeed’s Kenya tour. The social media personality admitted that he deliberately misled the public, revealing that the entire episode was a carefully executed nationwide prank. Vindee had
Ruto Shrugs Off Gachagua’s Mt Kenya Challenge
President William Ruto has brushed aside efforts by his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, to undermine his political standing in the Mt Kenya region, asserting that such attempts are futile and bound to fail. Speaking during a Sunday church service at ACK St Paul’s Church Kariki in Othaya, Nyeri County, the
Kenya Secures Extended Repayment Terms for SGR Loans
The Kenyan government has secured a major financial reprieve after successfully renegotiating the repayment terms of loans taken from China to finance the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). President William Ruto’s administration confirmed that the revised agreement will significantly ease pressure on public finances and improve debt sustainability. Under the new arrangement,
Truphena’s 72-Hour Tree Hug Not Guinness Record Yet
Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has successfully completed a demanding 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri, but claims that she has already broken a Guinness World Record remain premature. While her effort has drawn nationwide admiration and generous rewards, the record has not yet been officially certified. The 22-year-old undertook the endurance challenge
Deported Kenyan Mother Pleads for Return of Daughter
A Kenyan mother is desperately appealing for assistance after being forced to leave her three-year-old daughter in Saudi Arabia following her deportation. Penina Wanjiru, a 31-year-old resident of Bahati, Nakuru, says her life has been shattered by the separation and the unclear government procedures preventing her child from returning home. Wanjiru
Kuria Unveils Aladwa as Deputy in 2027 Bid
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has signalled his intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, unveiling Makadara MP George Aladwa as his preferred running mate. Kuria made the announcement on Monday, December 1, through a poster that quickly sparked conversations across the political landscape. Explaining
Ruto Tweaks Speech Ahead of State of the Nation Address
President William Ruto is preparing to deliver his State of the Nation Address, a major moment that comes amid rising public debate over Kenya’s economic performance and the government’s overall progress. The highly anticipated address, scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 2:30pm, marks exactly one year since his previous national
Kasmuel McOure Defends Oburu Amid Leadership Criticism
ODM youth leader Kasmuel McOure has come out strongly in defence of Senator Oburu Oginga, cautioning party members and national leaders against questioning his ability to steer the Orange Democratic Movement. In a firm statement shared on Tuesday, November 18, Kasmuel argued that any attempt to undermine Oburu’s leadership was
Matiang’i Sets Stage for 2027 Race Promises Early Grassroot Tour
Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang’i has signaled a strong return to national politics after announcing that he will begin early, countrywide grassroots engagements ahead of the 2027 presidential race. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary said he is ready to meet Kenyans “from village to village,” promising a hands-on approach