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Meta Launches “Creator Fast Track” to Win Over TikTok and YouTube Talent

Alfonce Mutuku March 19, 2026

Meta Platforms has unveiled a new initiative dubbed “Creator Fast Track,” in a bold push to attract top content creators from rival platforms such as TikTok and YouTube. The programme, announced on Wednesday, aims to strengthen the company’s position in the competitive short-form video space by

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Kenya Moves to Tighten Fight Against Online Piracy With New Copyright Bill

Alfonce Mutuku March 16, 2026

Kenya could soon introduce tougher rules against illegal streaming and digital piracy under the proposed Copyright and Related Rights Bill, 2026. The bill was developed by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO). It aims to protect creatives and media companies from huge losses caused by online piracy. According to KECOBO, Kenya’s creative sector loses about KSh […]

Business Technology

ASAP Credit, Weritas Collaborate to Explore Digital Financial Infrastructure for Women

Alfonce Mutuku March 13, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — March 13, 2026 — ASAP Credit, a licensed Digital Credit Provider in Kenya, has announced a collaboration with Weritas, a women-led financial technology platform. The partnership will explore digital technologies that could improve financial services and infrastructure for women. The announcement comes during the month of International Women’s Day and

Sports

Kayole’s “Legend Killer”: BB Bread FC Slice Past Gor Mahia to Reach Mozzart Bet Cup Round of 16

Alfonce Mutuku March 9, 2026

A little-known club from Kayole has shaken Kenyan football again. Fifth-tier side BB Bread FC stunned record champions Gor Mahia with a dramatic 1–0 victory to reach the Round of 16 of the Mozzart Bet Cup. The upset unfolded on Sunday at Nyayo National Stadium. BB Bread, nicknamed the “Bakers”, cemented their reputation as the […]

News Politics

Kindiki and Gachagua Clash in Meru Supremacy Battle

Alfonce Mutuku March 9, 2026

MERU, KENYA — A political showdown between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua escalated on Sunday in Meru County. The clash started at a church service but quickly spilled onto social media. It exposed a growing struggle for influence in the Mt. Kenya region. The confrontation comes as political camps begin […]

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Is Super Metro a Cult? Viral Video of Nairobi Commuters Queuing in Heavy Rain Sparks Debate

Alfonce Mutuku March 5, 2026

A viral video showing dozens of commuters standing in heavy rain while queuing for a Super Metro bus in Nairobi has ignited an online debate over the matatu operator’s extraordinary popularity, with some Kenyans jokingly asking whether the transport service has become a “cult.” The footage, widely circulated on social media on Thursday, March 5, […]

Entertainment News

“I’ll Still Rock My Minis at 80”: Esther Passaris Reclaims “Shosho” Title with Pride

Alfonce Mutuku March 3, 2026

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has fired back at critics over her fashion choices. She spoke to 254 News and addressed those who call her “Shosho.” She said she wears the title with pride. Passaris described aging as a blessing. She said no one should use age to shame women. Challenging Age Stereotypes Passaris rejected […]

Entertainment

Clout or Culture? Kenyan Drill Feuds Shake the Industry as Streams Soar

Alfonce Mutuku February 21, 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s drill scene has erupted into a series of high-profile rap feuds, with artists trading lyrical jabs and fans turning up the heat both online and offline. At the centre of the storm are Toxic Lyrikali, Buruklyn Boyz, Wakadinali and rising rapper Mauru Gwaash. Mauru Gwaash vs Wakadinali The latest spark came […]

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Nyeri Man to Hang for Defiling, Killing 7-Year-Old Tamara Kabura

Alfonce Mutuku February 19, 2026

NYERI, Kenya — The High Court in Nyeri has sentenced Nicholas Julius Macharia (35) to death for defiling and murdering a seven-year-old girl, then burying her body under his bed. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Justice Magare Kizito called the case one of the most horrendous and cold-blooded crimes the court […]

Sports

Premier League Twist: Arsenal Stumble Again as City Smell Blood

Alfonce Mutuku February 19, 2026

LONDON — Arsenal’s Premier League title push has hit a dangerous wobble. The Gunners surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 against bottom-of-the-table Wolves on Wednesday night, producing one of the most damaging results of their season. The collapse did not just cost Arsenal two points. It revived the one narrative they have fought for […]