Latest profiles stories from across Kenya.
Mitchelle Joyce Akoth Oruko, popularly known as Mjaka Mfine, is a Kenyan content creator, actress, and comedian whose work centres on comedy and relatable everyday experiences. Before becoming known for viral TikTok videos, Mjaka was…
Clara Luvanga has emerged as one of the most prominent young forwards in African women’s football transfer history. Her rise to prominence comes after a high-profile move from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr to Washington Spirit in the United…
Veteran Kenyan women’s football coach Mary Adhiambo, popularly known as ‘Busu,’ has taken on a new challenge after joining Kibera Soccer Women as the club’s first-team assistant coach ahead of the 2026/27 FKF Women’s Premier League season.…
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a senior news anchor and editor at Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC TV), has been named the 14th Omukama (king) of Tooro. The Babiito royal clan’s 21‑member succession committee announced his selection…
When Ahmed Rashid Burrow Hajji was sworn in as President of the University of Nairobi Students Association in May 2026, he not only took charge of the country’s largest student body but also became the first Muslim to hold the position in…
Francis Kimanzi is a veteran Kenyan football coach and former Mathare United player who has served multiple stints as Harambee Stars head coach and now works as Football Kenya Federation’s development director. Early Life and Education…
Kenyan DJ Dickson Ndegwa Nyathore, popularly known as DJ Dibul, has built a name in the entertainment industry and is one of the recognized figures in Mugithi music. DJ Dibul explained that his name came from his official name, which he…
Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited is one of Kenya’s oldest industrial companies, with a history stretching back to 1911 when it was established as Magadi Soda Company. The company operates at Lake Magadi in Kajiado County, about 120 kilometers…
Harambee Starlets captain Mwanalima Jereko has become the second Kenyan woman to reach the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League after helping Danish champions HB Køge eliminate PSV Eindhoven. HB Køge drew 1-1 with PSV on…
Mange Kimambi, the United States-based Tanzanian activist and social media commentator, has emerged as one of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s fiercest critics, using her vast online following to spotlight what she describes as growing…
Betty Murungi Kaari is one of Kenya’s most distinguished human rights lawyers, gender justice advocates, and international legal experts. Although she is widely known as the wife of Siaya Governor and veteran politician James Orengo, she…
Njuguna Waiguru, the son of Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, tied the knot with Joanne Rodriguez in a star-studded ceremony in Naivasha on August 29. Njuguna’s marriage to Joanne Rodriguez came after their engagement and traditional…
Nalitex Limited Company has emerged as one of the firms awarded a government procurement tender to supply Kenya’s new police uniforms. During the police pass-out parade presided over by President William Ruto on August 28 at the National…
Former Harambee Stars striker Wetende Allan Wanga, a 40-year-old former Kenya international born in Kisumu, remains one of the country’s most recognizable forwards after a playing career that took him across Africa and Asia before he…
Angélique Kidjo is a Beninese French singer-songwriter, actress, activist, and humanitarian widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential musicians. The five-time Grammy Award winner made history by becoming the first African artist,…
Dr. Mercy Korir is a medical doctor turned journalist currently serving as the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Editor-in-Chief of Willow Health Media. Early Life and Education Dr. Mercy Korir was born in 1987 in Kapsoit village,…
Samson Ndindi Nyoro is a Kenyan politician, economist, investor, and entrepreneur who serves as the Member of Parliament for Kiharu Constituency in Murang’a County. First elected to Parliament in 2017 and re-elected in 2022, he has emerged…
The Manchester United’s new 2026/27 third kit is more than just a jersey. The striking new design tells a deeper story, with details that connect the club to the city it calls home and give fans another reason to take notice. For fans,…
Kenyan footballer Wilson Waweru, born in Galway, Ireland, to Kenyan parents, has earned a permanent deal with English National League side Wealdstone FC. He developed his football career through the Galway United Academy, where he…
The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, has appointed former Cabinet Secretary Adan Abdulla Mohamed as the new Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). In a gazette notice published on Monday, May 18, Mbadi…
Nelly Wainaina, the Group Director of Marketing, Communications, and Citizenship at NCBA Bank Kenya, is one of the country’s most accomplished brand strategists. Nelly is known for her sharp storytelling ability. She sits at the heart of…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has appointed Moses Wekesa as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. The KAA Board announced Wekesa’s appointment on April 14, following what it described as a competitive recruitment…
Nairobi Senator and former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna is one of the most outspoken politicians in the country. A lawyer by profession, Sifuna has become a key figure for ODM and is currently one of the…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as the new acting Chief Executive Officer. In a statement dated Thursday, February 5, the IEBC noted that Sunkuli will serve in an acting…
