Latest people stories from across Kenya.
Former Safaricom employee and political aspirant Irine Terer Bise Chebile is drawing attention in Bomet as she campaigns for the Woman Representative seat ahead of the 2027 General Election, with her use of a helicopter for some campaign…
Machel Waikenda has built a career that has taken him from the cockpit of Kenya Airways aircraft to the entertainment industry, county government, party politics, and the State House. Recently, Governor Johnson Sakaja has nominated him for…
Rosemary Koech Kimwatu was a Kenyan technology-policy lawyer and data-protection executive whose career spanned nearly two decades across law, fintech, public policy, and data governance. She was best known as Head of Data Protection at…
Hellen Adhiambo Odie, popularly known as Hellen Obado, is the wife of Zachary Okoth Obado, the former Governor of Migori, and a community advocate from Kenya, as well as a former political candidate in the area. The couple has four…
Jemutai Comedian, whose real name is Stella Bunei Koitie, is a Kenyan star who gained prominence through the popular Churchill Show. Jemutai has since deactivated her social media accounts following her 11th anniversary celebration held in…
Professor Luis Franceschi has been appointed Kenya’s first Envoy on Mediation, taking up a new diplomatic role focused on the country’s mediation and peace efforts. In a statement on August 18, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir…
Bonny Khalwale, often called the “Ikolomani Bullfighter,” is a recognized Kenyan doctor and politician who serves as the Senator for Kakamega County, first elected to the Senate in 2013 and re-elected in 2022. In an earlier interview with…
Before his engagement to Charlene Ruto put him in Kenya’s spotlight, Isaya Yunge had already built a career spanning youth advocacy, scholarship technology, smart-home solutions and entrepreneurship across Africa. From speaking at the G8…
On August 8, 2026, President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto held the engagement and farewell ceremony (Koito) for their daughter, Charlene Ruto, and Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge. Among the guests at the ceremony were Health…
Nikita Bier has stepped down as head of product at X, transitioning to an advisory role after leading a major overhaul of the social media platform’s core experience. In a post on X, Bier described leading product at the company as “the…
On July 30, President William Ruto announced the start of consultations on Kenya’s long-term development agenda beyond Vision 2030. In his address, Ruto said he had invited Professor Hiroyuki Hino, Professor Anyang’ Nyong’o and other…
After years of tarmacking with his two diplomas, Jamleck Murimi has risen to become the founder and CEO of Beyond Murimi Fashions Outfitters, employing other young people and encouraging graduates not to give up in the face of repeated job…
Kenyan gospel musician and internet sensation Embarambamba opens up about his music journey. he shares the heartbreaking story of losing his YouTube channel, which was generating over KSh 200,000, and the impact the setback had on his…
Mildred Cheche is a Kenyan football coach and former footballer who has cemented her place among Kenya’s most influential football figures after guiding the Junior Starlets to a second qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.…
Kevin Kinuthia, popularly known as Official Kinuthia, is a Kenyan content creator, influencer, and entrepreneur best known for his comedy skits and lifestyle content on TikTok. Kinuthia rose to prominence through his engaging videos and…
Kenya academician, Prof Kenneth Ngure, has been appointed to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Technical Advisory Group on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Prof. Ngure, an award-winning researcher from the Department of…
President William Ruto’s daughter, Cullie Ruto, was thrust into the public spotlight after graduating from Heriot-Watt University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture. The milestone was celebrated on July 2 by President Ruto…
Susan Nsibirwa, widely known as Sue Nsibirwa, is a seasoned media and corporate executive whose name has recently drawn regional attention following a public row involving Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba. As the…
Assistant Inspector General of Police Issa Mahamud is the current Nairobi Regional Police Commander, having assumed office in March following a reshuffle within the National Police Service. Mahamud took over the role after swapping…
Justice Patrick Omwenga Kiage was one of the contenders who sought election as the President of the Court of Appeal following the retirement of Justice Daniel Musinga. The Judges of the Court of Appeal convened on Monday, 22 June 2026, and…
Justice Gatembu Kairu has been elected as the new President of the Court of Appeal. In an exercise that took place on Monday, June 22, Justice Gatembu garnered 26 votes out of the 41 ballots cast. The race attracted four candidates. The…
Kathryn Nesbitt (also called Katy Nesbitt) is an American FIFA assistant referee who was born on November 7, 1988, in Rochester, New York, and holds a PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Nesbitt officiated the…
Baby Top, popularly known as Muthoni wa Kirumba, is one of Kenya’s most recognized vernacular radio presenters. Born Gladys Muthoni Njoroge, Baby Top has built a following, particularly among Kikuyu radio listeners, through her lively…
BONIFACE AMBANI PROFILE AGE 43 YEARS GENDER MALE OCCUPATION CHAIRMAN – AFC LEOPARDS Boniface Ngairah Ambani is a former Harambee Stars striker who played a key role in the Kenya’s 2004 Africa Cup […]
