The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a fresh warning to farmers across the country: hold off on planting during the first half of April, or you risk losing everything. In its Monthly Agrometeorological Bulletin for April 2026, released on April 4, the department makes it clear that while this month is supposed to mark the […]
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The air at the Kasarani Indoor Arena was electric on Saturday night, April 4, as 21-year-old Kenyan boxer Potifus Odipo — better known as “Majembe” — delivered a stunning fourth-round defeat to his rival Ferdinand Omondi, alias “Mbavu Destroyer.” What followed wasn’t just a victory celebration, but the reveal of a life-changing payday that has
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For three tense days, Iran and the United States were locked in an undeclared race across the barren deserts of southern Isfahan. At stake: the life of a second crew member from a downed American F-15E fighter jet. Iranian media had been fanning the flames since Friday, sharing dramatic footage of local residents – some
The Energy and Petroleum Regulations Authority (EPRA) has moved swiftly to fill its top leadership position, appointing Joseph Oketch as the acting Director General just one day after his predecessor stepped down amid a major controversy. Daniel Kiptoo resigned following a scandal involving the importation of substandard fuel valued at over Ksh 4 billion. In
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has issued a strong warning to the government, threatening to pull out of the newly rolled out Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme, which it says has left thousands of teachers unable to access basic treatment. Speaking during a celebration event for Aggrey Namisi, who was reelected as
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A wave of coordinated attacks by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters has left at least five security personnel dead in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state. Police sources confirmed that militants raided the Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters on Saturday, located less than 100 kilometers north of the state capital, Maiduguri. In
The narrow waters of the Strait of Hormuz have turned into the world’s most dangerous geopolitical flashpoint. From the deck of a traditional wooden dhow sailing off Oman’s coast, the scene looks deceptively calm—clear blue skies, sunlight glinting off gentle waves, and eight vessels anchored just a mile ahead. But maritime organizations estimate that as
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reassured Kenyans that no region will be left behind in the government’s ongoing development drive, emphasizing that national growth must be equitable. Speaking during a series of engagements over the Easter weekend, Kindiki stressed that it would be unjust for some parts of the country to flourish while others stagnate.
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President William Ruto has finally broken his silence on the growing Ksh4 billion sub-standard fuel scandal, speaking out during a church service in Kilgoris, Narok County, on April 5. While many expected him to sidestep the controversy, the President instead doubled down, promising to take firm action against four senior officials now at the center
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In recent days, residents across several areas of Ukambani have been quietly discussing a sensitive incident said to involve the wife of a prominent local politician. According to information spreading among locals and online, the woman, identified as Esther, had reportedly told her husband that she would be travelling to stay with her parents for
In many fast-growing cities today, people are becoming increasingly worried about a pattern emerging among some members of the Gen Z generation. A number of young women who arrive in the city for college often begin their journey with clear goals and dreams of completing their education and building meaningful careers. However, as time passes,
A senior government official recently found himself at the centre of an uncomfortable personal situation after a private video recorded in an Airbnb apartment unexpectedly began circulating online. Earlier that evening, he had left his house telling his wife that he was going out to watch a football match with a few friends. Believing his
Over the past weekend, people living in South B estate in Nairobi were left surprised and uncomfortable after a young couple was reportedly seen behaving inappropriately in one of the shared spaces within their apartment complex. According to neighbours, the two arrived late at night appearing quite drunk, laughing loudly and attracting attention as they
Behind the polished exteriors and sunlit balconies of Kilimani’s modern apartment towers, some residents say there’s a side of city living most people rarely see. In a number of buildings, neighbours have quietly raised concerns about the comings and goings in short-term rentals listed on platforms like Airbnb. Usually, guests arrive late at night and
Ann Makau had been in a relationship with Boniface Kilonzo for three years, but things had not been easy. Boniface had been jobless since graduating from university, and no matter how hard he tried, he could never seem to catch a break. Ann grew frustrated as months turned into years without him offering her any