Paul Ng’eno, the brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, has died after a long illness, his family has confirmed. Paul died on Friday, August 21, 2026, just hours after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the family and pledged to settle his Ksh1.8 million hospital bill. According to the family, Paul had […]

By Chris Akali on 08/22/2026

From October 1, 2026, businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform will face a major change in how they pay to communicate with customers. Meta is set to begin charging for certain messages that businesses have traditionally been able to send without an additional per-message fee, including customer-service responses. The change could significantly increase communication costs […]

By Chris Akali on 08/21/2026

OpenAI is rolling out a teen-specific version of ChatGPT for users aged 13–17, featuring stronger safety safeguards, healthier-use tools and expanded parental controls. Announced on August 18, 2026, the system can automatically switch accounts to the teen experience when OpenAI estimates a user is under 18 or when the user identifies as being between 13 […]

By Chris Akali on 08/19/2026

Kiharu Member of Parliament (MP) Ndindi Nyoro has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that he has joined the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro made the announcement during a media briefing at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi on Monday, August 17, 2026, where […]

By Chris Akali on 08/17/2026

Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i has accused the government of escalating its alleged crackdown on opposition leaders through internet jamming, surveillance and disinformation, describing the actions as “digital terrorism.” Speaking at Jubilee Party headquarters in Kileleshwa, Nairobi, on August 17, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary claimed the government had obtained resources from criminal networks […]

By Chris Akali on 08/17/2026

At least two people have reportedly lost their lives following a deadly road crash along Riverside Drive in Westlands, Nairobi, on Monday morning, August 17, 2026. The accident involved a Range Rover and a motorcycle, with early reports indicating that the two vehicles collided after the SUV allegedly lost control. Witnesses at the scene claimed […]

By Chris Akali on 08/17/2026

The horrific killing of Kamarie has ended with her attacker, Jeremy, receiving the death penalty after a case that shocked the community and drew attention to the devastating consequences of child exploitation. Two weeks before Christmas in 2021, Kamarie’s mother, Kristy Siple, agreed to allow Williams to sexually abuse her daughter in exchange for 300,000 […]

By Chris Akali on 08/16/2026

Arsenal have made a powerful statement ahead of the new Premier League season after defeating Manchester City 3–0 to win the 2026 Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The emphatic victory gave Mikel Arteta’s side an early piece of silverware and provided a memorable afternoon for Arsenal supporters. The Gunners wasted almost no […]

By Chris Akali on 08/16/2026

Football fans, brace yourselves! A blockbuster encounter awaits as Arsenal and Manchester City go head-to-head in the 2026 FA Community Shield today, Sunday, August 16, at the iconic Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This is no ordinary season opener. It is a heavyweight meeting between the reigning Premier League champions, Arsenal, and the FA Cup holders, […]

By Chris Akali on 08/16/2026

Arsenal and Manchester City will renew one of English football’s fiercest modern rivalries when they meet in the FA Community Shield on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The match will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm UK time, or 5pm in Kenya. The encounter provides an intriguing opening to […]

By Chris Akali on 08/14/2026

Kenyans could soon face changes in the way they pay for internet services if proposed regulations requiring providers to bill customers according to data consumption become law. The proposal has sparked concern among telecommunications operators, who warned MPs that implementing usage-based billing would require major investments in technology, monitoring systems and sophisticated billing infrastructure. During […]

By Chris Akali on 08/14/2026

Aviator has taken online gaming by storm with its simple concept, fast-paced action and heart-pounding anticipation: a virtual plane takes off and the multiplier rises, but the big question is always when will it fly away? Every second brings a new decision – cash out early and secure your winnings, or hold on longer and […]

By Chris Akali on 08/14/2026

Football fans have plenty to look forward to this Friday, August 14, 2026, as several leagues return to action ahead of what promises to be an exciting new season. Although the English Premier League has not yet kicked off, there are important fixtures taking place across Europe. One of the standout games is Wolves vs […]

By Chris Akali on 08/14/2026

Football fans around the world are counting down to the return of top-flight European league action, with the 2026/27 Premier League and Bundesliga seasons ready to provide another thrilling campaign. In England, the new Premier League season gets underway on Friday, August 21, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates […]

By Chris Akali on 08/12/2026

YouTube is preparing to make its main monetisation programme significantly more difficult to qualify for, with new requirements set to take effect on February 1, 2027. Under the new rules, creators seeking to join the YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) will still need at least 1,000 subscribers. However, they will also be required to accumulate either […]

By Chris Akali on 08/11/2026

Kenya’s political landscape is changing, and the country’s so-called political old guard may be among the last to realise it. For years, senior politicians and powerful figures such as Francis Atwoli, Ken Lusaka and Wycliffe Oparanya have been associated with a political culture where experience, networks and financial muscle are presented as prerequisites for young […]

By Chris Akali on 08/10/2026