Deep in the jungles of Peru lives one of the most mysterious and elusive birds on Earth—the Ghost Bird, scientifically known as the Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis). Nicknamed the “Ghost Bird” because of its haunting call and uncanny ability to vanish in plain sight, this nocturnal species has fascinated researchers and locals alike for centuries….
Fredrick “Fred” Odhiambo, the Deputy Auditor-General in charge of Financial Audit Services, has passed away at Karen Hospital in Nairobi after what has been described as a short illness. His untimely demise, announced on Thursday, October 2, 2025, has plunged both his family and the entire Office of the Auditor-General into deep mourning. Odhiambo, a…
Anestine Dzidza Tunje was a 15-year-old Grade 8 pupil at Gongoni Primary School in Kilifi County. On Friday, September 19, 2025, during the final lesson of the day, the teacher, identified as Ian Tembo (also reported as Ian Tembo Mwavuna), ordered Grade 8 students to kneel and administered corporal punishment. Some pupils were caned while…
On 3 October 2025, President William Ruto announced a sweeping diplomatic and governance reshuffle, naming nine new ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls general in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya’s foreign policy presence. Among the key appointments is Florence Chepngetich Bore, the former Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, who has been appointed High…
Kisii University Has Released A Fee Policy Memo To Avert A Looming Comrades Strike After weeks of exposing Kisii University’s insensitive fee policy, the administration finally issued a memo claiming students only need to clear the household contribution. But on the ground, that’s not the reality. Proof attached : a student who has already cleared…
Today we celebrate World Boyfriend Day, a reminder to honor and appreciate the men who stand as pillars of love, strength, and companionship in our lives. Boyfriends play a unique role — they are partners, best friends, and sometimes even our greatest cheerleaders when life feels heavy. In a world where love often feels fleeting,…
‎A Tribute to a Gallant Officer: Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve‎‎On the 2nd of October, 2025, officers from the National Police Service, along with family, friends, and community members, convened in Kyakatolwe village, Machakos County paid their final respects to the late Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve.‎‎‎In conveying a message of condolence on behalf of the Deputy…
Since early September 2025, an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Kasai Province, DRC—centred in the Bulape Health Zone—has resulted in 64 total reported cases (53 confirmed and 11 probable), of which 42 deaths (31 among confirmed cases, 11 probable) have been recorded. The case-fatality ratio (CFR) is approximately 65.6%, and five healthcare workers are…
In the ongoing trial at the Milimani High Court, John Matara is the prime suspect in the murder of Nairobi socialite Starlet Wahu, found dead on January 4, 2024, in a short-stay apartment in Papino Apartments, South B. On the night of January 3, evidence presented in court by several witnesses has connected Matara to…
Kenyan human rights activists Bob Njagi, Chairman of the Free Kenya Movement, and Nicholas Oyoo, its Secretary General, were reportedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after joining the campaign trail of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). According to witness reports, the two were with Ugandan companions and…
