Kenya has taken a significant step towards greener public transport by introducing its first pilot program for electric matatus on intercity routes. The initiative supports the country’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector. The pilot is being led by Nairobi-based electric mobility startup BasiGo in partnership with two public transport SACCOs, 4NTE … Read more
Former Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla has signed a one-year contract extension with newly-promoted La Liga side Real Oviedo, the Spanish club announced on Saturday. Cazorla, who turns 41 in December, joined Oviedo in August 2023 and last season guided his boyhood club back to the top flight for the first time in 24 years. Man … Read more
Police in Mombasa have arrested a man believed to be linked to ongoing gang-related violence in the region. The arrest took place on Sunday, July 13, 2025, during a routine patrol in the Kibundani-Shika Adabu area of Likoni sub-county. According to a statement by the National Police Service (NPS), officers from Inuka Police Station stopped … Read more
Kenyan influencer, trainer, and motivational speaker Elvis W. recently sparked conversation online with a Facebook post:“If your startup can disappear today and nobody would notice — then it was never needed to begin with.” His words hit hard. In Kenya’s startup scene, many companies focus on flashy pitch decks, fancy titles, and trendy co-working spaces. … Read more
Pauline Njoroge illustrated the bantu formations beautifully with a simple diagram showing how different Kenyan communities, though unique in practice, stem from one big ancestral tree. It’s a visual reminder that the Kikuyu, Luhya, Kamba, Meru, Embu, Kisii, Mijikenda, Abasuba, Swahili, Pokomo, Taita, and Taveta are not strangers — they’re cousins. British Soldier at BATUK Camp in … Read more
Kenyan artist Nviiri the Storyteller is back with a new hit, and fans can’t get enough. His latest track, Mwana Wa Mubi, which means “child of the ugly one,” was released on May 16, 2025, and is already trending across East Africa. Also Read From the Mic to Academia: Chemical Earns PhD, Becomes Dr Lubao Caroline Gold: … Read more
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune over the next 20 years, with a strong focus on helping Africa. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Gates said his foundation will use its resources to support health and education across the continent. Gates outlined simple but crucial goals. … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing serious abuse allegations from a former assistant who claims the rapper repeatedly assaulted and mistreated her over eight years of working together. The assistant, identified as “Mia” in court, testified anonymously in a Manhattan courtroom. She described shocking events, including Combs throwing a bowl of spaghetti at her during a … Read more
Manchester United and Tottenham Set for Historic Europa League Final Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will clash in the UEFA Europa League final on May 21, 2025, at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. This all-English matchup marks the sixth time two English teams have met in a major European final, highlighting the Premier League’s … Read more
The long-delayed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Nairobi has received a new injection of Sh300 million in the 2025/26 national budget, signaling renewed government effort to restart a project that has struggled with repeated delays over several years. The funding comes after multiple phases of stalled progress, largely attributed to financing gaps that previously … Read more