Just days after Kenya banned money bouquets, other African regulators issued similar warnings. Consequently, the debate over decorative cash gifts has expanded across the region. On February 2, the Central Bank of Kenya clarified its position publicly. The regulator allowed cash gifting but
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence says it recovered the bodies of two Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia. The remains were discovered near Lyman in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Officials identified the men as Ombwori Denis Bagaka and Wahome Simon Gititu. Investigators also found another Kenyan fighter, Clinton Nyapara Mogesa, in the same area. According to Ukrainian
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has strongly criticized Secretary General Edwin Sifuna following his recent Citizen TV interview. Specifically, Oburu dismissed claims questioning the legitimacy of ODM’s current leadership. Moreover, he insisted that no individual stands above the party or its constitution. Oburu Defends ODM Leadership In a firm letter released on Friday,
East African Breweries Limited (EABL) CEO Jane Karuku has warned that illicit alcohol has surged to “alarming levels” across the region, now accounting for 60 percent of the total alcohol market in East Africa. Speaking in an interview with The Trading Bell, Karuku said the balance has shifted sharply in just a few years. Where […]
Charlton Athletic’s social media team has met Kenyan internet culture head-on. The club recently signed Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje. Within hours, thousands of Kenyans swarmed the Addicks’ official pages. Kenyans turned the comment sections into a comedy show. Many called it an “occupation.” The “Terms and Conditions” Go Viral Kenyans on X — famously […]
Court of Appeal Restores NGCDF Act Members of Parliament have scored a major victory after the Court of Appeal overturned a High Court ruling. The lower court had previously struck down the entire National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NGCDF) Act, 2015. The National Assembly filed a case on September 24, 2024, challenging the High Court’s […]
Comedian Sammie Kioko and his sister staged an overnight protest outside Machakos County government offices. They demanded payment of KSh 19 million. Accordingly, the siblings said frustration pushed them to take the dispute public. They claimed officials ignored repeated follow-ups for years. Kioko stated the money relates to contracted county work completed long ago.
Model and NTV presenter Laura Mbatha has ignited online debate after revealing an unusual dating preference. However, she insists her view comes from personal experience, not controversy. Speaking on the Kwambox podcast, Mbatha said she prefers dating men who are orphans. Consequently, the remark spread rapidly across Kenyan social media platforms. Listeners clipped and
The sudden rise of Marion Naipei transformed her private life into a national spectacle almost overnight, and the fallout continues to spark debate. Although she was largely unknown before January 2026, a leaked video pushed the 23-year-old mother into relentless public scrutiny. Consequently, her story now reflects the harsh realities of digital exposure in modern […]
Kenyan businessman and social figure Oketch Salah has grabbed headlines after pledging KSh 200,000. Consequently, his support adds momentum to the highly anticipated Majembe vs Mbavu Destroyer fight. The event has already trended across social media as one of Kenya’s biggest influencer-linked boxing matches. According to posts on Instagram and X, Salah personally handed











