Latest people stories from across Kenya.
Edwin Sifuna Watenya’s political career has taken him from legal practice and unsuccessful electoral contests to the leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a public dispute over the party’s political direction and a…
Mama Sarah Samoei Cheruiyot, the mother of President William Ruto, has drawn attention during the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret on October 20, renewing interest in her family background and the upbringing of the Head of State.…
High Court Judge Diana Kavedza-Mochache is known for her connection to Kenya’s most closely watched criminal proceedings, the Shakahola murder trial involving controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and his co-accused. In a ruling…
John Ongosi is a senior Kenyan education official serving as Director of Education at the Ministry of Education, where he has been involved in the implementation of major reforms within the country’s education system. His work has placed…
Lady Justice Effie Owuor is one of the pioneers of Kenya’s judiciary and a retired judge and lawyer whose career is marked by historic milestones in the country’s legal and judicial system. She became Kenya’s first female State Counsel,…
Ciggie Johnson has gone viral after claiming that a DNA test excluded him as the biological father of a little girl whom he said he had raised and supported financially. He shared the claims in a personal social-media video, bringing…
Wicknell Chivayo, the Zimbabwean tycoon known for his government-linked business deals, luxury lifestyle, and high-profile relationships across Africa, died on September 30, 2026, in a helicopter crash in Marondera, Zimbabwe. Chivayo, who…
Judy Maina, popularly known as Nurse Judy, is a Kenyan-born nurse, lifestyle content creator, and social media influencer. The US-based healthcare professional has become a prominent voice in conversations about overseas job opportunities…
Conjestina Achieng, nicknamed “Hands of Stone,” is a retired Kenyan professional boxer who became the first African woman to win a professional boxing title. She was born on October 20, 1977, in Umiru village, Yala Division, in present-day…
Oketch Salah, whose real name is Ahmed Abdi Jama, is a businessman and political figure who was born and raised in Migori County. His family has long-standing business interests in Migori, while Salah has expanded into mining and other…
Few young Kenyan footballers have experienced a rise as rapid as that of Mohamed Bajaber. From humble beginnings at a Nairobi-based academy to earning a Harambee Stars call-up and securing a move to Tanzanian giants Simba SC, Bajaber has…
Aliko Dangote is the founder, Group President, and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, the parent company of the Dangote Group. Dangote began his business career in 1978, trading in rice, sugar, and cement before moving into…
Moses Wachira Kariuki was a 20-year-old Commercial Pilot Trainee at the Kenya School of Flying who died in an aircraft accident in Kajiado County on September 18, 2026. Kariuki was born on June 5, 2006, and was from Wahundura Village in…
Scholastica Meeme, popularly known as Scholah Mamii Mboga, has built a name in the Kenyan finance sector, from a small vegetable stall in Kahawa Wendani to a widely recognized brand. Meeme, a Kenyatta University graduate with a Bachelor of…
Geoffrey Machabe, the ‘Mihadarati’ hitmaker, is a Kenyan gospel singer and talent manager who gained wider attention through his work with rapper Stivo Simple Boy. Raised in poverty by a single mother, Machabe completed high school before…
Lyndah Kebati, popularly known as Thee Lovechild, is a Kenyan plus-size model, content creator, influencer, and entrepreneur who has built a career around fashion and digital content. She has worked as a freelance model and content creator…
Kenyan travel YouTuber Diana Daisy, also known as Gau, has returned home after spending the past two years traveling around the world and documenting her experiences for her growing audience. She shared her excitement after landing in…
Zawadi Nyong’o has built a career in digital activism, communications, feminist organizing, fundraising, and wellness. Zawadi is the daughter of Kisumu Governor and veteran politician Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o and communications professional…
Do you know DJ Spider? Well, the death of Kenya’s political enigma Raila Odinga on 15 October 2025 shocked Kenya to the core. But before the dust could settle in Kang’o ka Jaramogi, Bondo, Siaya County, massive disruption and…
Swings Mauno, whose real name is Esbon Kinyanjui Mwangi, is a Kenyan TikTok creator who has risen from a difficult childhood and a series of low-paying jobs to become a familiar face on social media. As a content creator, Mauno has…
The Kenyatta family has been one of Kenya’s most influential political families since independence, with its reach extending across politics, government, business, and social circles. Jomo Kenyatta became Kenya’s first Prime Minister in…
Veteran Kenyan lawyer John Khaminwa has marked his 90th birthday by reflecting on his life journey, family background and education. In a letter dated September 10, Khaminwa thanked God for blessing him with good health as he celebrated…
Siaya Senator and ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga has maintained a prominent political career for decades while keeping much of his family life out of the public spotlight. Oburu is married to two wives, Dr Anne Ayoo Oburu and Judith Oburu, who…
Philip Jamuhuri Mainga is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Railways Corporation. The economist joined KRC as a trainee, and now he holds the senior-most position. He has led the corporation through a period marked…
