A multi-storey building under construction collapsed on Friday morning ( 2nd Jan 2026) in the Shopping Centre area of Nairobi’s South C estate, sending residents and passersby into panic as a huge cloud of dust and debris spread across the neighbourhood. Emergency and disaster response teams were swiftly deployed to the scene, though authorities were […]
Kenyan darts player David Munyua has written his name into World Darts Championship history after producing a dramatic first-round victory on his tournament debut at Alexandra Palace in London. The unseeded Munyua came from two sets down to defeat 18th seed Mike De Decker of Belgium 3–2, becoming the first Kenyan ever to win a […]
— Diageo, the world’s largest spirits producer, has agreed to sell its 65% stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Japan’s Asahi Holdings for $2.3 billion, marking its exit from direct ownership of African beer assets. The transaction values EABL, a Nairobi Securities Exchange blue-chip stock and one of East Africa’s most valuable companies […]
Kenya has taken delivery of an advanced SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) air defence system from Israel, significantly strengthening the Kenya Defence Forces’ ability to counter aerial threats. The system, manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, was delivered in December 2025 as part of Kenya’s ongoing military modernisation programme. It is designed to intercept aircraft, […]
Veteran Kenyan politician and former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Shakhalaga Jirongo has died in a tragic road accident along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway early on Saturday morning. According to Rift Valley Traffic Enforcement officer Sarah Chumo, the 64-year-old lawmaker was involved in a head-on collision with a Climax Coach bus near Karai, Naivasha, Nakuru County, […]
If you think superheroes, aliens, or sci-fi creatures are impressive, wait until you meet the tardigrade. This tiny, chubby, eight-legged creature is so tough that it can survive conditions that would instantly kill almost any other living being on Earth. Some scientists even believe tardigrades could survive the end of the world. Yes — it’s […]
HIV remains a leading public-health challenge in Kenya, and young people (roughly ages 15–24) are taking up an increasing share of new infections. This article summarizes the latest national and international data, outlines the main drivers behind the rise among youth, and lists policy- and program-level actions that evidence suggests would help reverse the trend. […]
In today’s homes, the glow of screens has become the new household fire. Children gather around phones, tablets and televisions the way past generations gathered around evening fires for stories. But unlike those fireside moments, today’s digital light comes with risks that most parents are only beginning to understand. As technology infiltrates schoolwork, entertainment, friendships […]
