Murega Baichu Declares Meru Gubernatorial Bid, Sets Up 2027 Showdown With Kathuri Murungi
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s husband, Murega Baichu, has declared his intention to contest the Meru gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potential political showdown with Senator Kathuri Murungi. Baichu…
Tanzania High Court Finds No Evidence To Convict Tundu Lissu
Tanzania’s High Court has acquitted opposition leader Tundu Lissu of treason charges but found him guilty of incitement, in a major development in a trial that has attracted national and international attention. The three-judge panel in Dar es…
Paraguay’s president quits after millions of people’s savings frozen in bank crisis
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña has resigned amid a major banking crisis that has sparked nationwide protests and triggered impeachment proceedings against his administration. Peña announced his resignation on Thursday, November 6, 2026, citing the…
Four Arrested Over Gang Rape and Violent Robbery in Dagoretti
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a robbery with violence and gang rape incident involving a young woman and her boyfriend in Dagoretti, Nairobi County. The arrests followed intelligence-led operations conducted by detectives from the…
Kenyan Banks Lose Record Sh1.9 Billion to Fraud as Cybercrime Cases Surge
Kenyan banks lost a record KSh1.9 billion to fraud in 2025, highlighting the growing threat posed by cybercriminals targeting financial institutions and customers through digital banking platforms. Data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows that…
Safaricom Sets November 13 Deadline for Kenyans to Surrender Old Phones, Chargers
Safaricom has urged Kenyans to surrender old mobile phones, chargers, earphones and other unused electronic accessories at its retail shops across the country ahead of a November 13, 2026 deadline. In a public notice issued on Thursday, November 6, the…
Startup Plans 50,000 Space Mirrors to Bring Sunlight to Earth at Night
A US startup, Reflect Orbital, is planning to deploy 50,000 mirror-equipped satellites in space to beam sunlight to parts of Earth at night, raising concerns among astronomers over light pollution and its impact on wildlife and human health. The company,…
Bayern Munich vs Ajax Tickets Go on Sale at 6pm, Prices Start at KSh2,500
The Ministry of Sports has announced that tickets for the highly anticipated FC Bayern Munich versus AFC Ajax match at Talanta Stadium will go on sale on Thursday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said tickets will be sold…
Eastleigh Building Collapse: Two More Bodies Recovered as Death Toll Hits Four
Two more bodies have been recovered from the rubble of a collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, bringing the number of bodies retrieved to four as rescue operations enter their 14th day. The latest victims, an unidentified adult woman and a man, were…
Nairobi Man Arrested for Posing as Police Officer, Extorting Public
Police have arrested a man accused of impersonating a police officer and extorting unsuspecting members of the public along Jogoo Road, Nairobi. The suspect, identified as Augustine Mjomba Mwadime, was arrested by officers from Jogoo Road Police Station…