As the world celebrates Christmas Day, a familiar sense of warmth, reflection, and togetherness fills homes and communities. Beyond the decorations, carols, and festive meals, Christmas remains a powerful reminder of the importance of family, friendship, and rest after a long year of hard work and sacrifice. For many people, the months leading up to […]
Kenya and three other African human rights bodies have raised alarm that migration policies in Southern Africa are failing, warning that a security-heavy approach is worsening risks for migrants rather than protecting them. Marking International Migrants Day on December 18, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), together with counterpart institutions from Ethiopia, Mozambique […]
Elon Musk’s decision to rebrand Twitter as X is facing its first major legal test. X Corp. has filed a lawsuit against Virginia startup Operation Bluebird, which aims to relaunch Twitter as a standalone social network. The case turns a trademark cancellation petition into a full-blown courtroom battle over one of tech’s most recognizable names. […]
Kenyans are still facing challenges accessing KOKO fuel, the popular liquid bio-ethanol cooking fuel, following a shortage that began over a month ago. Despite regular updates from Koko Networks, the company behind this clean cooking solution, there are no clear signs of improvement. Users report that the shortage has persisted for two consecutive months, affecting […]
Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim has died at the age of 69 after undergoing medical treatment following his return from India, where he had been admitted for specialized care. Justice Ibrahim had served at Kenya’s apex court since June 2011, building a distinguished judicial career marked by integrity, calm authority, and intellectual depth. During his […]
A pathology report has confirmed that the late Cabinet Minister Cyrus Jirongo died as a result of severe crush injuries to the chest sustained during a road crash in Naivasha last week, bringing clarity to the cause of his death. Pathologists established that the fatal injuries were caused by blunt force trauma incurred at the […]
Rogue and careless drivers will now face automatic deductions on their merit points for every traffic violation they commit, as the government rolls out second-generation smart driving licenses. The Cabinet has approved the rollout of these advanced licenses in a bid to modernize the country’s transport system and improve road safety. According to a Cabinet […]
A sudden shortage of KOKO bioethanol cooking fuel has sparked widespread alarm across the country especially informal settlements. This biting shortage has interrupted daily lives and crippled small normal operations in homes and businesses. According to customers of KOKO, refill stations shut overnight, leaving thousands scrambling for alternatives. For many street vendors and low-income households, […]
The year 2025 is now just days away from coming to an end — to be precise, less than 22 days left. To those who managed to achieve something in their lives this year, congratulations, and keep up the good work! 👋👋 Nowadays, a year feels so short — no sooner do we start January […]
Kenya’s economic decline is becoming increasingly visible in the financial lives of its people, with new data showing that financially healthy adults have collapsed from 39.4 per cent in 2016 to just 18.3 per cent in 2024. This being a staggering drop that mirrors the country’s wider economic vulnerabilities. Despite more Kenyans accessing formal financial […]