From grass to grace! Larry Madowo reminisces about his days as a hawker
The story of Larry Madowo is a typical example of grass to grace; he has done all odd jobs (including selling mandazi in Gikomba) before he landed the lucrative TV…
Sauti Sol’s Bien Aime celebrates 29th birthday in style!
Bien-Aime turned 29 years a few days and to mark this special day on social media the Sauti Sol member posted a touching message thanking his friends for the warm…
Person of the Year 2016: Fred Matiang’i – The man who said no to monkey business
That Kenya’s education system is in shambles is not in doubt. Shackled by a cumbersome curriculum, crowded classrooms, inadequate teachers and a dearth of teaching and learning resources, it has…
I don’t serve Kambas and Asians only -Senator Mike Sonko
There were online claims that Sonko’s ‘timely’ response to evictions was suspicious. A Martin Nyakundi, said to be a employee of a city gubernatorial aspirant, lambasted Sonko on a WhatsApp…
Education CS Fred Matiang’i to release 2016 KCSE results
Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is set to release the 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results on Thursday.The results will be released at Shimo La Tewa High…
Retired Anglican Bishop Eliud Wabukala has said he is ready to tackle the challenges of taking over as anti-corruption commission chairman amid calls to reject the job.
Speaking at his home in Bungoma County on Tuesday, Bishop Wabukala said the war on graft faced major challenges but said he was optimistic he will overcome them should Parliament…
Kenya’s ‘baddest’ criminals: Wanugu, Wacucu and Rasta
But if there ever were thugs who kept Kenyans talking, waiting while wailing (when they came calling), then it was the three musketeers – Anthony Ngugi Kanagi (Wacucu), Gerald Wambugu…
Embattled city preacher Kanyari fights to unfreeze bank account
Embattled city preacher who was uncovered in an exposé three years ago for conducting fake miracles, may have had a sad holiday after his attempts to lift an order freezing…
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, rowdy youth storm doctor’s union meeting
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto accompanied by a group of rowdy youths Wednesday stormed a doctor’s union meeting at Fair Hill Hotel and allegedly roughed up the officials bringing the meeting…
Cord mistaken on how polls will be conducted, IEBC says
The coming General Election will be conducted manually, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said.While responding to a case in which the court temporarily suspended a Sh2.5 printing…
Comrades, here’s a guide on how to survive after campus
Like “take this 10k to your landlord, 2k to Kenya Power, 3k to the water company, and the remaining cash, divide equally between your conductor and mama mboga.” Nothing remains.You…
Business brewed in a calabash
You know the calabash! It has been used by man as a utensil from time immemorial, but you definitely haven’t seen it all. One young man has taken the calabash…
Be passionate about what you are talented in
Have you found your purpose?I have. I am committed to the transformation of young people. Having risen from a humble background, I believe that there are no impossibilities in life.…
When music stops, we dance all the way to bank
They entertain revellers in clubs, at events, on radio and TV, but that does not necessarily mean that their life is one big party. Absolutely not. Theirs is a career…
Rogue One Breaks Makes Headlines After Box Office Success!
The latest Star Wars installation, Rogue One, a highly anticipated film is in the headlines after making over 200M dollars in a record six days. This puts the film in…
Famed Actor Robert Knepper aka T-Bag of TV Series Prison Break Acknowledges this Kenyan Matatu.
Robert Knepper popularly known as T Bag in the all time TV series Prison Break is the latest international star to join Kenya’s Matatu craze- this is after Trey Songs…
Margaret Kenyatta responds to Millie Odhiambo after she insulted her husband
Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo hurled unpalatable words to President Uhuru Kenyatta on December 20th. The president’s wife has since responded.Mbita MP called Uhuru a stupid man claiming the president was…
Kenyan’s journey to top five of Miss World beauty pageant
Jaws drop every time Evelyn Njambi walks into a room. Statuesque, she stands a head taller than most. Favouring six-inch heels, then, even without her sash and crown, she is…
Tesla’s greater interest lies in energy rather than cars
Mine is not a question but a clarification regarding your article about Tesla electric cars. It is not true that Tesla vehicles are not exported to right-hand drive markets. Right-hand…
Tahidi High’s Miss Morgan saves Mathari patient wrongly locked up at the mental facility
Tahidi High’s Miss Morgan landed a role on the most talked-about play at the Kenya National Theatre. Miss Morgan plays a role of a judge in Nuts 2 where the…
President Uhuru Kenyatta calls Millie Odhiambo ‘idiot’
The head of state has responded to Mbita MP after she hurled a barrage of insults to him during parliament proceeding on Tuesday December 20th.Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo caused a…
This Is The Lavish And Stylish Lifestyle Of Retired President Moi Grandson And Senator Gideon Moi’ Son, Kigen Moi
If you are one of the grandsons of Kenya’s longest serving president, it is expected that you would have quite an expensive taste even in hobbies.One of Kibaki’s grandson’s chose…
Mediocrity is a frail master and Kenya must break away
Kenya is a country filled with brilliant minds, and people of great talents. Yet mediocrity hangs over this nation like an ominous, yet familiar cloud.In fact, I think the shackles…
Youth ought to take up their leadership role
Over 50 years after Kenya became a republic, the country is still grappling with enormous challenges and the Kenyan dream of a nation free of poverty, ignorance, and disease remains…
Kenyan makes Top 5 at 2016 Miss World, Puerto Rican beauty crowned
Kenya’s Evelyn Njambi Thungu went close to being crowned Miss World as she made the Top 5 list along with fellow competitors from Puerto Rico, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic and…
Maraga targets lawyers in move to clear backlogs
Chief Justice David Maraga has assured that civil cases pending for over five years will be concluded by next year.Justice Maraga said that the Judiciary is committed to clear all…
Kenya’s number 1 DJ Creme De La Creme has been keeping a low profile of late.
Kenya’s number 1 DJ Creme De La Creme has been keeping a low profile of late. Many speculated that Creme had retired to focus on his personal business but that’s…
Uhuru to reopen Volkswagen’s assembly shop to grow economy
President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to reopen the Volkswagen assembly plant in Thika next week in what State House said indicates Kenya’s improving business environment.The opening of the plant on…
Politician’s luxurious multi million mansion razed down in suspicious fire
Former Bomet MP and KANU secretary, General Nick Salat, has lost a multi million house to a fire that broke out last night.The house which is situated in the outskirts…
Actor Njugush weds the love of his life in white wedding
Today was the big day for comedian cum actor Njungush as he finally exchanged his wedding vows with the woman he adores in a church wedding that happened earlier in…
Meet the stunning Lady bringing great dynamism into Music industry with her life changing music
Mercy D. Lai is a Gospel Artist from Mombasa, Kenya. She is a Pastor’s daughter born in Machinery town at Ngwata village. After her primary and Secondary education she decided…
The Cold War Continues As Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko Sues Evans Kidero Over Roundabouts
Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko has moved to court to challenge the decision by the Governor Evans Kidero to reconfigure county urban roads with large roundabouts.In his urgent application, Sonko told…
Kenyan opposition conman busted
An influencer from the opposition has been accused by a group of men of undercutting them in business deals.The man who is quite vocal on social media was recently arrested…
Rabbit King Kaka manhandled before being arrested by two police officers in the CBD
News just trickling in indicate that Rabbit has been arrested by two police officers who manhandled him before taking him away.Photos of a cuffed King Kaka have hit social media.…
Deputy President William Ruto sends heartfelt condolences to Naivasha accident victims
Deputy President Ruto has condoled with the families of those who died in the Kinungi, Naivasha tanker accident.On his official account, Ruto tweeted, “Heartfelt condolences to the families that have…
And It’s finally here! The Gospel Music Extravaganza has arrived
Tomorrow, all roads lead to the as the as the Gospel music fraternity will converge to witness the crowning of who has been the best and most excellent in the…
“We used to send our albums to the White House.” Band speaks about their rise to the top on CNN
This week, ‘African Voices’ tracks some of the hottest young musical artists who are breaking ground and pushing their craft to new heights.The programme reports from Nairobi, where ‘African Voices’…
‘Uncle’ Robert Mugabe’s Wife Involved In A Scandal
Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe is in trouble. The wife to the longest serving African president Robert Mugabe has been dragged to court after she allegedly seized three properties of…
BBC to air live the African Footballer of the Year winner
BBC to simulcast the live announcement of African Footballer of the Year from BBC World News for the first time.BBC Britain, will simulcast the live announcement of African Footballer of…
Police dismiss Haki Africa report on killings and disappearances
Through a statement signed by the Police Spokesperson George Kinoti, the police said the allegations were based on unfounded distortions of the real facts.The National Police Service through the Office…
Hospitality industry waiting to reap big as Kenyans head to Mombasa for Christmas and New year festivities
The Kenyan hospitality Industry is waiting with a bated breath, for the festive session to kick off, hoping to reap big from both domestic and international tourists.The Kenyan hospitality Industry…
Kenya set for $1 million social enterprise competition after judges selection
The launch of Chivas – The Venture follows a global report that revealed 95% of young professionals are looking for businesses to take more responsibility in solving global problems.In September…
Patients locked up in hospital over unpaid bills
The patients have not received medical attention ever since the nationwide strike by health workers started on Monday.Fourteen patients have been locked up inside hospital wards at the Kabarnet County…
SportPesa C.E.O unveils his 45 Million Kshs German Machine owned by the likes of Chris Kirubi
SportPesa is one of Africa’s top Sports betting platforms and the official sponsor of the SportPesa Premier league in KenyaThe betting platform has showed its financial might in the past…
Artist leaves many ogling at his super sexy vixens in new video- Work and Play
Wyre has teamed up with Dj Protege to bring you a new club anthem that might come in handy this December.The dancehall artist has released his new song a few…
Kenya’s richest singer is a dollar millionaire
It’s amazing how Akothee who only about a decade ago was doing odd jobs to survive, has turned the tables to swim in billions.The flamboyant songstress used to sell omena…
Farewell Martha Mwangangi: Kitui town mourns mayor with big heart and ‘happy feet’
A dazed Ngilu picked herself from the fence where her aide had shoved her, walked over to the crowd, saw the gory figure that was the body of her trusted…
Raila is bad for economy? He should have been forgotten were it not Uhuru’s bad leadership
Politically speaking, opposition leader Raila Odinga is past his ‘sell-by’ date. Let’s face it; he is a spent force. Were it not for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s lying, corrupt and tribal…
British pilot crash-lands, spends night in Kenyan prison during vintage plane rally
A 72-year-old British pilot on a vintage plane race in Africa crash landed – and spent the night in prison.Maverick amateur flyer Maurice Kirk walked away with minor injuries but…
Chinese city opens five-star public toilet
People generally avoid going into public toilets, unless they absolutely have to. Reason being most of them are dirty and uninviting places.But that’s definitely not the case with this recently…
Jumapili iliyopita, wanahabari wa shirika la Standard Media – nikiwa mmoja wao – tulikuwa mjini Eldoret kupeperusha moja kwa moja makala ya 10 mashindano ya KASS MARATHON.
Baada ya mashindano hayo kukamilika, niliwaacha pembeni wahariri wenzangu Hassan Jumaa (KTN), Robin Toskin (Standard) wakibadilishana mawazo na washiriki.Miye nikaitwa pembeni na mashabiki wengi tu wa Radio Maisha. Kilianza kikao…
The world is at it again marking the annual 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. I can bet my last coin that the moment you read gender-based violence, women and girls are all you see, and understandably so. The girl child had been in shackles, bound by societal, traditional and moral expectations.
Being born a female was akin to a curse and this prompted the feminism phenomena, activism and calls from local and international bodies on the need to rescue and empower…
Meet The Super HOT Lass Who Will Soon Be Warming Gospel Singer Benachi’s Bed
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the LORD. And this could be the next new song by Kenyan gospel artiste Benachi. The Mwanake…
ALLAN WANGA TO EPLK
47 players drawn from SportPesa Premier League clubs have been selected to join a training camp in January 2017 as the country draws nearer to the first ever football match…
Kiss FM’s Shaffie Weru Acquires EXPENSIVE Ride, Kweli Pesa Sio Shida
Kiss FM presenter Shaffie Weru – who goes by the moniker the Raverend – has added a new whip to his expensive collection.A few weeks ago, the lad who doubles…
Man Jumps From The 8th Floor Of NSSF Building In Mombasa After Visiting His Doctor
Residents of Mombasa are in utter shock after a middle-aged man jumped to his death from the 8th floor of the NSSF Building shortly after visiting his doctor.According to eyewitnesses,…
Gift Osinya made headlines in March 2014 for his heroism after rescuing his baby brother Satrine during a terror attack at Joy Church in Likoni.
According media reports, Gift carried his brother after their mother – Veronica Akinyi – died when a bullet tore through her body while trying to shield the latter.Satrine later underwent…
Nonini, Nameless And Other Big Names To Feature In The Next Big Kenyan Film (Series)
This will be worth your time if you’re not watching Scandal, Fringe, Empire or Quantum Leap. Code 254 is an upcoming film series, which is being worked on by Big…