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Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo was a name that dominated Kenyan political and business circles for over three decades. From his meteoric rise as the chairman of Youth for KANU '92 (YK'92) to his development of the iconic Hazina Estate in South B, Nairobi, Jirongo's life was marked by ambition, wealth, controversy, and ultimately, financial turbulence. His tragic death on December 13, 2025, in a road...

The Bearer of the Flame “Revolutions are not meritocracies of the boldest or the purest — they are lotteries of destiny.” In the crucible of revolution, where blood soaks the earth and dreams clash against iron-fisted empires, there always arises one—not the flawless paragon of virtue, nor the fiercest warrior charging headlong into the fray, but the figure befitting enough to cradle the...

Kenya is on the brink of making history with the construction of Talanta Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility that will be the first in Africa to feature a retractable roof. Valued at Ksh 44 billion, the mega project is set to transform not only sports but also entertainment and cultural events across the continent. During an update on Thursday, September 11, 2025, Interior Principal Secretary Raymond...

Kenya’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP), a cornerstone of the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda, continues to reshape the nation’s real estate landscape in 2025. Launched to address the chronic housing deficit—estimated at 2 million units, with an annual demand of 250,000 homes—the program aims to deliver 200,000 units yearly, targeting 1 million homes over five years. With...

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1011996857516935 On February 28, 2025, Trump hosted Zelensky in the Oval Office for a meeting that was initially intended to finalize a deal regarding Ukraine's rare earth minerals and discuss broader U.S.-Ukraine relations. The encounter quickly escalated into a public shouting match, drawing significant attention. The tension reportedly began when Vice President JD Vance...

The African Union Commission (AUC) stands as the dynamic engine propelling the African Union (AU) towards its vision of an integrated, prosperous, and peaceful continent. As the AU's secretariat, the AUC is pivotal in executing the Union's day-to-day activities, coordinating initiatives, and implementing decisions made by the AU's principal organs.  Structure of the African Union...

In his final interview, the legendary broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela shared the unexpected origin story of his iconic radio show, "Je, Huu ni Ungwana?" (Is This Good Manners?). The setting was the prestigious Panafric Hotel in Nairobi, a haunt for the elite, where Mbotela and his colleagues had settled in for a weekend drink.   The fateful moment came when one of Mbotela's friends began loudly...

  In the opulent suburb of Spring Valley, Nairobi, the story of Tob Cohen, once a celebrated CEO of Philips Electronics East Africa, has evolved into a gripping saga of murder, mystery, and legal warfare. The tale began with Cohen's disappearance between July 19 and July 20, 2019, from his Lower Kabete residence, only for his body to be gruesomely discovered in a septic tank at his Kitisuru home,...

  The Sudden Disappearance of TikTok from App Stores and Its Impact   As of late on January 19, 2025, TikTok, the globally beloved short-video platform, has ceased operations for US users and was simultaneously removed from both Apple's App Store and Google Play Store. This dramatic turn of events follows a new law aimed at addressing national security concerns over the app's Chinese...

  In the heart of Nairobi, where the city's pulse beats strongest, a story unfolded that would capture the imagination and sorrow of many. It was June 17, 2011, when Mercy Chepkosgei Keino, a promising young law student at the University of Nairobi, attended what should have been just another party at the Wasini Luxury Apartments in Westlands. However, that night would mark the beginning of an...

Daniel Ohola and his friend Claire Munai had arrived at the park in the afternoon hoping to have a fun-filled excursion within the gorges popular for their scenic beauty. “We arrived at the park at around 3pm and paid the requisite fees. We were assigned a tour guide who led us into the gorges. We were optimistic that our Sunday would be fun before returning to Nairobi,” said Ohola. He recounted...

Clerics in Nyandarua are on a mission to cleanse and redeem an estate in the county that is likened to the biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. In Sende Moto estate, Kinangop all manner of evils and crimes thrive unabated. On Thursday, dozens of clerics from different churches spent the entire day in prayer and a cleansing mission after days of fasting.   It was the second time this month that...

It will now cost Sh6 to send between Sh101 and Sh500, down from Sh11. Transactions of between Sh1,501 and Sh2,500 will cost Sh32 down from Sh41. “All transactions of Sh100 and below will remain free. In addition, all Mpesa customers will continue to enjoy free transactions between Mpesa and bank accounts,” Ndegwa said. According to him, the price cuts are permanent, effective 1st January 2021...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evWEuVR1XIs Undercover Al Jazeera reporters, on Thursday  exposed how Kamlesh Pattni, alias Brother Paul turned dirty money into gold and established Southern Africa's largest smugglers ring.   A four-part investigative series revealed that Pattni would turn dirty money into gold and export it from Zimbabwe to Dubai, where he allegedly owned gold trading...

Identify the bulb-type that needs to be changed. Check whether it is a screw-in or bayonet type, and whether you have a new one in stock. Note: Keep a torch handy. You may need it to change a bulb after dark. Switch off the mains switch on the distribution board or electricity dispenser. Switch off the light at the light switch or wall socket. Note: If a lamp's bulb is to be...

As friends and family of the murdered NLC deputy Communications Director Jenniffer Wambua gathered at Machakos Golf club for a funeral service, homicide investigators pitched tent at the nearby Machakos police station. The investigators from Nairobi spent the better part of the day reviewing investigations files into a car accident that occurred only weeks before her mysterious death. The...

The Kenyan human rights community is in mourning following the abrupt death of Roseline Odede, the esteemed chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR). Known for her fearless advocacy and dedication to justice, Odede's passing after a brief illness has left a void in the fight for human rights in Kenya. A Beacon for Human Rights Roseline Odede was not just a leader within KNCHR...

The City of Nairobi owes its development to the Kenya to Uganda Railway project, initiated by the colonialists in 1896. The railway ran from the coastal town of Mombasa to Kenya’s neighbor country Uganda. The town was then demarcated around 1905 through racial segregation and land was designated to different races; the Europeans, Indians, and Africans. Africans, who were mainly laborers and...

Prince William has defended the monarchy saying that Britain’s royals were not racist. this is after Meghan, wife of his younger brother Prince Harry, said a member of the family was concerned how dark their son Archie’s skin might be even before he was born.  Meghan made the statement during an explosive t interview that she and Harry gave to Oprah Winfrey  plunging the British monarchy into its...

While the new rules will greatly inconvenience consumers, they have made a major stride in ensuring user safety, placing the responsibility of making sure gas cylinders are safe on the LPG marketers. This will mean that the marketers will be answerable for accidents caused by cylinder gas leaks and other incidences, including payments to victims of accidents. “The current regulations had not been...