Audio By VocalizeKenya Kwanza MP Ferdinard Wanyonyi [Courtesy, meta]Kenya Kwanza consultative meeting at Kobos Secondary school in Trans-Nzoia county turned chaotic when a Ford Kenya official was roughed up by supporters of the United Democratic Alliance. It took the intervention of the Ford Kenya officials, led by Colins Chenane and Aggry, to rescue Juma from the UDA supporters. We were castigated for being disrespectful to the Ford Kenya official and Siyio. Ford Kenya condemned the incident and accused UDA of intimidating the party leaders. Kwanza parliamentary aspirant Emmanuel Waswa termed it wrong for the Kenya Kwanza government to use schools as venues for politics.

February 22, 2026 14:10 UTC

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama’s ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongella./HANDOUTParliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama’s ex-wife, Joyce Nzisa Mwongela, will be buried at her parents’ home in Kilome, Kilungu, Makueni County. The deceased shared five daughters with Muthama: Naomi Muthama, Alice Muthama, the late Janet Muthama, Margaret Muthama, and Patricia Muthama. She passed away just a week after Muthama and his other ex-wife, now Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu, buried their son, the late Moses Muthama Nduya. Nzisa was the cherished daughter of the late George Zakayo Mwongela and the late Mary Alice Nthoki Mwongela. The ruling came months after Muthama’s other ex-wife, Kavindu, also unsuccessfully sought a stake in his home in Mua, Machakos County.

February 22, 2026 13:56 UTC

Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected plans to hold a meeting with a youth group at his Ichaweri residence in Gatundu. Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta encourages better communication structures amid plans to visit his home. Uhuru Kenyatta, has noted reports of an intended visit by a group of young people to his residence in Ichaweri, Gatundu. Retired president Uhuru Kenyatta declines to meet a youth group at his Gatundu home. Did Uhuru, Ruto reconcile in Ethiopia?

February 22, 2026 13:50 UTC

DJ Frxnk is attempting to beat the current Guinness world record of 247 hours. Photo: DJ Frxnk. The e-mail from Guinness World Records giving DJ Frxnk the go-ahead to attempt the longest mixing set. Source: UGCTruphena Muthoni's record ratifiedIf DJ Frxnk manages to achieve the feat, he will join the growing list of Kenyans who hold Guinness World Records in different disciplines. Guinness World Records (GWR) ratified Truphena as a record holder more than a month after completing the historic feat in Nyeri.

February 22, 2026 13:44 UTC

This week, we’re at home with maître d’ turned television personality, Fred Sirieix – the charming face of Channel 4’s First Dates. Here’s how it went down…The TV presenter let us snoop through his kitchen (Picture: Fred Sirieix)First, tell us a secret… what’s the most unhinged thing you like to eat? I think it’s even saltier than the French butter you can get here. Fred thinks French fries are superior to Triple Cooked Chips (Picture: Fred Sirieix)Is there anything you can’t resist splurging on at the supermarket? His go-to meal is roast chicken with roast potatoes or French fries (Picture: Fred Sirieix)One of my favourite dishes is roast chicken with roast potatoes or French fries.

February 22, 2026 13:19 UTC





L&T added a whopping Rs 28,523.31 crore to its market valuation, jumping to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore, while the valuation of SBI rose Rs 16,015.12 crore to Rs 11,22,581.56 crore. The market capitalization (Mcap) of HDFC Bank climbed by Rs 9,617.56 crore to Rs 14,03,239.48 crore, LIC added Rs 5,977.12 crore to reach a market cap of Rs 5,52,203.92 crore, while the mcap of Bajaj Finance advanced Rs 3,142.36 crore to Rs 6,40,387 crore, the data showed. The market cap of Reliance Industries-- India's most valued domestic firm led by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, surged Rs 202.99 crore to Rs 19,21,678.78 crore. The mcap of Bharti Airtel tumbled Rs 15,338.66 crore to Rs 11,27,705.37 crore, ICICI Bank slipped by Rs 14,632.10 crore to Rs 9,97,346.67 crore, while IT titans Infosys and TCS also saw their valuations erode by Rs 6,791.58 and 1,989.95 crore, respectively. The market cap of Infosys crashed to Rs 5,48,496.14 crore, while that of TCS tumbled to Rs 9,72,053.48 crore, according to market data.

February 22, 2026 13:00 UTC

Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is currently making headlines not just for her stellar work, but also for her alleged relationship with Kabir Bahia, a UK-based businessman. Kriti Sanon's rumoured boyfriendBorn in November 1999, Kabir Bahia is said to be a business icon in UK. Haling from a wealthy family, he is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, the owner of Southall Travel, a UK-based travel agency. Kabir Bahia's close connections with Dhoni's familyBeyond being a successful businessman, Kabir also appears to have close ties in the world of cricket. Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia's dating rumours started when...Rumours about Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia's relationship began surfacing earlier in 2024, when they were seen together celebrating New Years.

February 22, 2026 12:58 UTC

Audio By VocalizeFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta at a past event. [Uhuru, Facebook]Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined to host a group of youths who had planned to visit him at his Ichaweri home in Gatundu, stating that he is currently not in a position to host them. "However, we wish to clarify that President Kenyatta is currently not in a position to host the said group. The statement comes hours after the Jubilee party dismissed claims that it had planned the Gen-Z event at Uhuru's home. In its official statement, Jubilee flagged the reports as misleading and did not represent the position of the former president.

February 22, 2026 12:03 UTC

Late Kabete MP George Mukuru Muchai [File, Standard]Nearly 10 years after his death, George Muchai is not resting in peace. And his family is still disturbed as the quest for justice remains elusive in the corridors of the country's legal system. With five judgment cancellations and deepening uncertainty over the circumstances of the former legislator's death, the mystery over who pulled the trigger and who ordered it runs on. Who killed Muchai, or who wanted him dead, is a question many still wait to know.

February 22, 2026 11:06 UTC

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February 22, 2026 11:00 UTC

Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto with former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at State House, Nairobi. Countries move fast when they invest in human capital and then build an economy with a productive place for that talent to go. Singapore did not treat public housing as charity for the poor. Singapore built the basics, power, ports, logistics, public transport, and backed them with a civil service that could execute long-term plans. If Kenya wants speed, it cannot keep driving with the handbrake of theft.

February 22, 2026 10:42 UTC

Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Korir Sing’oei, who served asthe Guest of Honour, in a lunch curated by strategic communications leader Gina Din. Dr. Sing’oei’s participation underscored the book’s relevance not only to governance but to diplomacy and Africa’s positioning on the world stage. He says that Africa’s leaders must climb down and engage their citizens and earn the trust necessary to foster an environment where collaboration and shared development can be made possible. “Beyond the Ballot is about reclaiming Africa’s voice and demonstrating the power of thoughtful, effective leadership in shaping our future. Together, their insights offer a practical roadmap for leaders, policymakers, institutions, and citizens committed to strengthening governance and shaping Africa’s narrative on its own terms.

February 22, 2026 08:36 UTC

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February 22, 2026 08:02 UTC

He emphasised that the ODM party’s decision to support President Ruto’s re-election followed a clear consensus. “As a party, ODM has decided to support Ruto, and there is no further debate about it. He highlighted President Ruto’s role in promoting infrastructural development across the country. Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino urged residents to register for national identity cards and to enroll as voters in large numbers. Homa Bay County Assembly Majority Leader Richard Ogindo urged residents to avoid aligning with the Edwin Sifuna-led ‘Linda Mwananchi’ team.

February 22, 2026 07:53 UTC

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has cautioned politicians against what he termed as outdated tactics of attacking the Mt Kenya region to win political mileage in their respective strongholds. In a statement posted on his X account, Kuria argued that “Mt Kenya bashing” was a political tool that may have worked in the past when the region fielded a presidential candidate, but circumstances have since changed. “I have noticed that some ignoramuses have continued to use Mt Kenya bashing as a tool to prop up their malnourished standing in their own backyards…. He stated that it is ill-advised and even dangerous to continue attacking Mt Kenya, saying the region does not want to be president, deputy president or even prime cabinet secretary. The debate unfolded even as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared the contest over the 2027 running mate slot a “closed chapter,” signalling what observers interpret as an attempt to consolidate support within the Mt Kenya region.

February 22, 2026 07:49 UTC