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FINAL REQUEST

5 Prominent Kenyans Who Made Intriguing Last Wishes
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Fight

5 Notable Kenyan Politicians Who Were Suspended or Expelled from University
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Inspiring

File image of Dr. Anthony Gikonyo. [Photo: The Karen Hospital]

Dr. Anthony Gikonyo: Cardiologist Advancing Heart Care at The Karen Hospital

2 weeks ago By Nairobi Leo

His medical background began at Howard Medical School, where he graduated in 2001. He later became a member of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom in 2007....

From Being Expelled by Two Public Universities to Youth PS: Fikirini Jacob’s Story

Mar 29, 2026 at 09:42 AM

In 2017, his studies were cut short when he was expelled from the university following allegations linked to student protests against the institution’s administration....

Concern

3 Mass Grave Discoveries in Kenya that Stunned the Nation

Mar 28, 2026 at 01:00 PM

In recent years, Kenya has been confronted with a series of disturbing mass grave discoveries that have shocked the public conscience and raised urgent questions about accountabili...

Justice

The High-Profile Murder Case That Handed Ex-Venezuelan Diplomat a 20-Year Jail Sentence in Kenya

Mar 22, 2026 at 08:45 AM

The murder of Venezuela’s acting ambassador to Kenya, Olga Fonseca, remains one of the most high-profile diplomatic crime cases ever tried in a Kenyan court....

PRECEDENT

The Only Kenyan Politician Who Resigned as an MP and Defended His Seat with a New Party

Mar 22, 2026 at 08:40 AM

Rather than remain in office after switching parties, he took the unusual step of resigning and announcing that he would seek a fresh mandate through a by-election....

RECORD

The Only Kenyan School That has Produced 2 Presidents

Mar 15, 2026 at 08:13 AM

The school has etched its name in Kenya’s history as the only institution to produce two of the country’s five presidents....

Mimic

Collage image of Professor Aduol and Senator Oburu Oginga.

Professor Aduol: TikToker Going Viral for Perfectly Mimicking Oburu Oginga

Mar 14, 2026 at 07:28 AM

In multiple clips shared on his TikTok page, the creator appears dressed in official-style outfits while delivering mock political addresses that closely resemble Oburu’s speakin...

LIFE-CHANGING

Joseph Cutz with American streamer iShowSpeed.

Joseph Cutz: Nairobi-based Barber behind iShowSpeed’s Haircut in Kenya

Mar 01, 2026 at 08:04 AM

He was contacted on Instagram by the management team of iShowSpeed to provide a haircut for the American streamer during his visit to Nairobi....

Mimi Ndio Sifuna

Mimi Ndio Sifuna: Inside the Slogan That’s Taken Over Kenyan Politics

Feb 28, 2026 at 09:24 AM

“Mimi ndio Sifuna” was initially used by Senator Sifuna at public forums and political meetings as a simple declaration of identity. In recent months, however, it has evolved i...

NEW SHERIFF

Charles Kanjama: The Senior Counsel Taking Over LSK’s Leadership

Feb 22, 2026 at 09:55 AM

An advocate of over 20 years’ standing, Kanjama has built his reputation in litigation, corporate governance, public policy and legal education...

Profile

Catherine Omanyo: The MP Appointed Acting ODM Secretary General After Sifuna's 'Removal'

Feb 15, 2026 at 07:52 AM

Omanyo has transitioned from a grassroots humanitarian to a central figure in a high-stakes power struggle for the soul of the country’s largest opposition party....

SPLIT

Linda Wananchi vs Linda Ground: Inside ODM’s Growing Rift

Feb 08, 2026 at 07:52 AM

While both initiatives aim to promote wider engagement with citizens and party structures, they reveal deep political and strategic differences among senior ODM leaders ahead of th...

FIERCE

10 Big Names Seeking UDA 2027 Tickets in What’s Shaping Up as Heated Contests

Feb 07, 2026 at 07:35 AM

The 2027 election process in Kenya is shaping up to be closely contested, with party primaries expected to feature intense competition nationwide....

Controversial?

File image of the late Raila Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah

Oketch Salah: The Man Drawing Attention in Discussions on Raila Odinga’s Last Days

Jan 31, 2026 at 09:22 AM

Oketch Salah emerged suddenly into the spotlight through a series of photos and videos showing him with Raila....

2027 Elections

Eliud Owalo: The ex-Raila, ex-Ruto Strategist Now Eyeing Presidency in 2027

Jan 18, 2026 at 06:36 AM

In January 2026, Owalo said that after more than 15 years of working behind the scenes for other leaders, he believed it was time to seek the nation’s top office himself....

HILARIOUS

Umekunywa Brufen? Mammito’s Skit That Has Taken Over Kenya

Jan 17, 2026 at 09:18 AM

The video, short and deceptively simple, taps into something unmistakably familiar: the African-parent obsession with painkillers as the one-size-fits-all solution to every complai...

OUT

High-Profile Leaders Who Have Resigned from President Ruto’s Government

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:41 AM

Several senior officials in President William Ruto’s administration have resigned from government‑appointed roles in recent years....

CONTROVERSY

Prominent Kenyan Politicians Who Died in Controversial Accidents

Jan 10, 2026 at 06:38 AM

These incidents, which triggered waves of grief and intense public scrutiny, often prompted formal investigations but rarely resolved the lingering doubts....

HATS OFF

Peter Waweru: Kenyan Lecturer Refereeing at AFCON 2025

Jan 04, 2026 at 08:11 AM

Waweru; a holder of a PhD in Pure Mathematics is excelling both in academia and in the field....

UNIQUE

Padre Michael Watenga: Kenyan Priest Who's Taken Ministry to Night Clubs

Jan 03, 2026 at 11:01 AM

Padre Watenga's ministry deliberately meets people where they are rather than waiting for them in traditional religious spaces....

Famous

Collage photo of William Ruto, Rigathi Gachagua, Mike Sonko and Jalang'o.

11 Most Followed Kenyan Politicians on Social Media

Jan 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM

With the rapid growth of social media globally, politicians and government officials have increasingly turned to digital platforms to engage their electorates, mobilise supporters,...

Affordable

6 Affordable Estates to Live Around Nairobi in 2026

Jan 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM

As the cost of living continues to rise, many Kenyans are increasingly exploring ways to save their hard-earned income....

Arrested

Activists Who Were Arrested in Foreign Countries in 2025

Jan 02, 2026 at 09:00 AM

In 2025, some Kenyan activists were arrested while in foreign countries, triggering public outrage and raising fresh concerns over the safety of human rights defenders operating ac...

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