Breaking developments, original reporting and informed analysis from across Kenya and the world.
A 76-second AI-generated video created with universe.ai has taken Kenyan social media by storm, dramatizing the Ruto–Gachagua feud as an intense boxing match complete with pyrotechnics, chanting fans in Harambee Stars jerseys and dramatic buildup, poking fun at the fallout after Gachagua’s October 2024 impeachment.
KenGen announced plans for a 200MW wind power plant in Marsabit, expandable to 1,000MW by 2028, and launched a 1.16MWh battery storage system for its Nairobi data center.
30 Jul, 2025 · 25 min read · 2,445 views
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission plans to scrap voter cards for the 2027 polls, favoring biometric verification with national IDs or passports to cut costs and misuse.
29 Jul, 2025 · 25 min read · 2,372 views
BasiGo launched Kenya’s first inter-city electric matatu pilot with 16- and 19-seater vans, covering routes like Nyahururu, Nyeri, Nakuru, and Thika, each offering a 300km range on a single charge.
23 Jul, 2025 · 31 min read · 2,467 views
Kenyan blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, missing since June 21 after a reported police raid on his Kinoo home, broke his silence with a statement on X, declaring, “I’m alive and safe,” from an undisclosed location, amid ongoing court orders demanding the DCI explain his whereabouts.
03 Jul, 2025 · 28 min read · 2,500 views
Safaricom Ethiopia announced it has reached 10 million 90-day active customers, four years after its launch, driven by a KES 330 billion investment in 4G infrastructure and creating over 20,000 jobs, transforming Ethiopia’s telecom landscape.
02 Jul, 2025 · 32 min read · 2,062 views
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire receives unprecedented government subsidies and threatening to terminate federal contracts with Tesla and SpaceX, potentially impacting billions in funding and sparking a heated public dispute.
01 Jul, 2025 · 33 min read · 2,536 views
Kenyan MPs approved amendments to the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, reducing fines for cryptocurrency rule violations from Sh10 million to Sh1 million for individuals and Sh7 million for companies, following lobbying by industry players concerned about stifling innovation.
01 Jul, 2025 · 30 min read · 2,383 views
A comprehensive overview of Starlink’s resumption of new subscriptions in Nairobi and surrounding areas after a seven-month hiatus due to network congestion, highlighting its impact on Kenya’s digital landscape.
24 Jun, 2025 · 29 min read · 2,487 views