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Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said in Mombasa on Wednesday that the second batch of six locomotives are expected to arrive at the Mombasa port in February while the last…
Donald Trump says he was not surprised to come under attack from “liberal movie people” like Meryl Streep at last night Golden Globe awards.Meryl Streep berated the President elect in…
Sport24 reports that, Semenya and Raseboya were the toast of Twitter on Saturday afternoon with pics of their wedding ceremony flooding social media.Semenya first shot to stardom in 2009 when…
The flourishing gospel singer has embarked on a multimillion shillings project in one the most marginalized areas in Kenya.When Pokot is mentioned, the next thing that strikes your mind is…
The government has offered doctors a pay hike of more than 40 per cent to end their month-long strike.In an offer announced from State House In Mombasa after a day-long…
The doctors’ union and a negotiation team from the government are meeting President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House in Mombasa over their strike.Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU)…
The selection panel that submitted nominees to President Uhuru Kenyatta for chairman and commissioners of the new-look electoral commission, has defended its choices, amidst growing criticism.Mrs Bernadette Musundi, the chairperson…
Seven counties have not paid more than 300 striking doctors their December salaries, the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has disclosed.Union officials named Mombasa, Bomet, Kwale, Siaya,…
The man who clung on Cord leader Raila Odinga’s chopper last week has denied charges of attempted suicide before a Maua court.Senior Resident Magistrate Anthony Munene ruled yesterday that Julius…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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. Many speculated that Creme had retired to focus on his personal business but that’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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’…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
We are a noisy nation. Forget alarm clocks, around here, you’re woken up by honking buses, touts banging matatu roofs and hollering at commuters. You hop out of bed, and…
The inevitable happened. On the day I had two very important meetings, my car broke down. I am that person who only feels safe in her car – no taxis,…
Grandpa Records CEO Refigah reveals why parenthood has been a tough ride for him despite having moneyBeing a parent and more so that of a father has never been a…
A little bird tells Pulse that a beautiful girl, a one-time model who is media shy has tamed Colonel Moustapha, the king of romantic relationships. So in love is he…
You are hearing this from us, for the first time, rib cracker Eric Omondi and his fiancée Chantal could be tying the knot sooner than you think.Pulse can now reveal…
Kenyan female rapper Wanjiku Kimani, popularly known as Femi One has been a hot topic of discussion since she released the diss track dubbed “Pilau Njeri” about a fortnight ago.We…
Sky World Lounge diversifies its night entertainment, having different themed night’s everyday of the week. Tonight, they host rhumba night this coming weekend, with re-known rocking it on the discs.The…
There’s a new king in town. His name is Punisher aka Dowa aka Jicho Nyanya. This matatu which plies the 111 Ngong route is currently the talk of the town.…
All weddings, including the most modest ones cost some money. Many couples are always left wondering how they will cater for their wedding expenses, and still spare some money to…
The fashion event brings together designers from different countries to showcase their work. The fourth season dubbed ‘Mama Afrika’ will be held on 25th and 26th November 2016 at The…
They say a family is not just an important thing, but, everything and I agree to that. Family means a lot to us. They will always stand by you both…
Fiery rapper Nyashinski (Nyamari Ongegu) left the country and the Kenyan music scene when he was at the height of his career as part of the group Kleptomaniax.A lot has…
Akothee (Esther Akoth) born and bread in the Lakeside city of Kisumu, is listed as one of the wealthiest female celebrities in the country and there is no denying that…
When Jurgen Klopp arrived at Melwood training ground in West Derby, Liverpool to take Brendan Rodgers’ place, it was immediately assumed that he would lay off some players especially the…
End month is the most dreaded yet most awaited part of the month! With lots of mixed emotions around it, from salaries being paid to almost ¾’s of the salary…
Bob Collymore is a Businessperson in Kenya, the largest economy in East Africa. He currently is the Chief executive officer at Safaricom, a multinational Telecommunications company.He was born in Guyana,…
If you thought Kenyans are afraid of the men in blue, (Kenyan police) think again because nothing could be further from the truth. Actually, the opposite is quite true if…
The origin of the photo of this cute little boy that went viral, has been found, and his story is even more awesome.If you’ve been on social media over the…
Tsavo is made up of two separate parks, Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park. Located in Coast Province of Kenya in between Nairobi City and Mombasa.Tsavo is…
There is a very nice saying about marriage that goes, ‘For the first ten years of life, the man speaks and the woman listens. After ten years, the woman speaks…
Waje,” I first came to Nairobi in 2014. I was here as part of Waje Safe House initiative which is a platform that supports NGOs and charitable organisations.Although my Kenya…
You know Kevin Onyango as ‘Eddy’ from TV Hit Show Tahidi High, he is also plays a primary school teacher in K24’s Maskani. In Maskani Kevin plays a teacher suffering…
The head on collision took place at Kapsoya road at 10 pm which left his brand new automobile a write-off.“God is living and great!. I am okay my people. Can’t…
Ngina Kenyatta, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s daughter Ngina had a moment of her life at Tree House, Museum Hill, on Friday night as she partied the night away with her cousins…
Kenya’s favorite band, Sauti Sol, has done us proud beating huge continental acts such as R2Bees (Ghana), Toofan (Togo), Navy Kenzo (Tanzania) and Mi Casa (South Africa) to win Best…
The Ngong Hills are peaks in a ridge along the Great Rift Valley, located southwest near Nairobi, in southern Kenya. The word “Ngong” is an Anglicization of a Maasai phrase…
Lupita Amondi Nyong’o born March 1, 1983, is a Kenyan-Mexican actress. She was born in Mexico to Kenyan parents and raised in Kenya. She attended college in the United States,…
An awesome and beautiful haven of relaxing and having fun be it your family,friends sibling…Its a place to be when you want to get out of the hustle and bustle…
Is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and captains the Kenya national team. On the field, Wanyama is known for…
Collins Injera (born October 18, 1986) is a Kenyan rugby player.He holds the all-time record for number of tries scored on the IRB Sevens World Series circuit with 235 .…
William Samoei arap Ruto (born 21 December 1966) is a Kenyan politician who has been Deputy President of Kenya since 2013. He served as the Acting President of Kenya between…
Born in Meru, Kenya, Nick Mutuma grew up in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, where he completed his primary school education at The International School of Tanganyika. It was during his…
Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill is one of the lucky Kenyans to be on Who Is Who List where according to the website whoswho.co.ke, the Machakos County born comedian studied at…