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. […]
The enduring “Raila effect” could yet tilt the 2027 presidential race in President William Ruto’s favour. New data suggests that Raila Odinga’s decision to join hands with the Kenya Kwanza administration continues to soften resistance to Ruto’s leadership – even after the veteran opposition leader’s death. A new survey by TIFA shows that support for […]
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has been appointed to a role in the Ministry of Cooperatives, just days after the death of opposition leader Raila Odinga, as President William Ruto intensifies efforts to bring the entire ODM into his government. Cooperatives Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni announced the collaboration on Thursday, December 18, highlighting that Kasmuel’s involvement […]
When news broke of the death of Cyrus Shakhalaka Jirongo on the morning of 13 December 2025, Kenya lost one of its most distinctive – and divisive – public figures. A man whose life was marked by undisputed generosity, bold politics, varied business interests, and contentious finances, Jirongo’s story reveals much about Kenya’s political and […]
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 […]
Motorists will face hefty fines for even minor traffic violations under the current enforcement regime. Forgetting your driving licence at home attracts a Ksh 1,000 fine, while driving without valid number plates or a vehicle inspection certificate costs Ksh 10,000 each. Speeding penalties escalate based on how far a driver exceeds the limit. Drivers going […]
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 […]
Your 8–5 job pays the bills, but it doesn’t define your future. What truly shapes your life happens after the office clock ticks 5 PM. Yet, most people waste these precious hours binge-watching shows, scrolling social media, or staring at their phones, wondering why their life hasn’t changed. Here’s the reality: your evenings are your […]