Angry protesters set ablaze a personal vehicle in Githurai, Nairobi County, during the anti-fuel prices demonstrations on Monday, May 18. In a video shared on social media, the black Mazda CX-5 was engulfed in flames, with dark smoke billowing from the burning vehicle. The protesters torched the vehicle in the middle of the service lane…
Gospel artist Rachel Wandeto, who was allegedly attacked by unknown individuals and doused with acid, has passed away. Wandeto, who is alleged to have been attacked for her open support of the head of state and drawing his tattoo on her body, died while receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)where he had been admitted…
TECNO has launched a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in Kenya designed to work directly on smartphones without requiring internet connectivity, targeting students, small business owners, and families struggling with high data costs and unreliable network coverage. The company unveiled the tools at the University of Nairobi, positioning the move as part of…
TECNO has officially launched its AI ecosystem in Kenya, introducing a localised mobile intelligence experience designed for the way African consumers actually use smartphones: across mixed languages, in noisy environments, on limited data, and often on devices that must balance affordability, battery life, and performance. The launch follows the release of an Omdia report, AI…
LG Electronics (LG) is drawing renewed attention to one of its boldest design achievements yet: the OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TV, a display so thin it fundamentally changes how televisions exist within the home. At just 9.95 millimeters thick[i], the Wallpaper TV abandons the traditional idea of the television as a large, dominant object. Mounted…
Alfred Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party has rejected a call to merge with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. In a statement today, the Labor CS said they will not dissolve to merge with the ruling party even though they support President William Ruto. Mutua said the decision was reached during the…
MUA Insurance Kenya has joined The Blue Company Project, a private sector-led coalition that promotes collective anti-corruption action across the economy. The announcement comes at a time when data from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) shows that corruption remains deeply embedded in everyday transactions, with more than half of Kenyans reporting having witnessed bribery…
Drake Triple Album Release 2026 Sends Social Media Into Meltdown The Drake Triple Album Release 2026 has completely taken over global music conversations after Canadian superstar Drake unexpectedly released three full album projects in a single night. The surprise albums — ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR — arrived on Friday, May 15, 2026,…
Fuel prices across the country have been hiked following the monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). The authority said the maximum allowed pump price for Super Petrol increased by Shh16.65 per litre, while Diesel recorded a significant jump of Sh46.29 per litre while the price of Kerosene, however, remained unchanged. EPRA explained that…
Building on a proven track record across Kenya and 33 African markets, Ecobank Group will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy KES 387.6 billion ($3 billion) trade finance commitment. This will expand access to competitive funds to fuel the core engines of Africa’s real economy: agribusiness, manufacturing, and general commerce. This…
