Bernice Saroni, a close friend to the Samidohs, has chided a fan who claimed the musician's wife Edday Nderitu should build her home instead of wrecking it by being away on vacation. Using the artist's song, Saroni cheekily sang through in response to the fan urging her to keep quiet since she was just rumbling words. In an exclusive with Nairobi News, a close friend of Edday revealed that the 'goat' wife was planning to relocate to the United States of America (USA) and would not be coming...
There's one question that never seems to fade away: Why do men continue to lust over other women, even when they're happily married? While many may argue that men, just like women, have natural instincts ingrained in their DNA, I think it’s just a petty excuse men use just to get away with satisfying their so-called “primal instincts”. Throughout human history, our ancestors relied on procreation to ensure the survival of their genes, and I can concur that these primal urges still exist today,...
Hair styles hold significant importance to people for various reasons. It can be an important aspect of self-expression whereby a person can express their personality, creativity and individuality through different styles. Styled hairdos can significantly impact an individual's confidence and self-esteem. Feeling good about one's appearance, including their hair style, can boost self-confidence, enhance body image and create a positive self-love. Socially, hair styles can hold social...
A robbery suspect who allegedly assaulted a police officer and forced his way out of a police vehicle while being escorted to prison has been charged with escaping from lawful custody. Mr Eric Agwata is accused of escaping the custody of four police officers from Theta Police Station in Juja, Kiambu County who were escorting him to Nairobi Area Remand and Allocation Prison. According to the prosecution, the suspect and his fellow inmate, uncuffed themselves, attempted to rob the police...
The US State Department has announced policy changes that will affect international students going to the country. During the National Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA) in Washington, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that they had simplified the Visa application for students from foreign countries, including Kenya, who wish to study abroad. He said that applicants will no longer have to do an interview to conclude their application. This change is a major departure from...
Activist Boniface Mwangi has called out the founders of Kenya's version of Nyege Nyege festival for brand theft. This even after the event organisers in a tweet stated that the Kenyan version of Nyege Nyege festival is not similar to the Ugandan Nyege Nyege Festival. The event organisers also noted that Kenya's edition of the festival was a separate event with its own identity and programming, while urging the media and event promoters to refer to the festival as Nyege Nyege Kenyan Edition so...
On June 8, 2023, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni appointed Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja as acting President while he went into isolation after contracting coronavirus. He tested positive for the highly infectious virus yesterday and revealed this to the world during his State of The Nation address in Kampala, Uganda. "I have therefore, self-isolated at Nakasero and I have delegated my work for today and tomorrow (Heroes’ Day in Luwero) to Prime Minister, Robinah Nabanjja," said President...
Renowned radio presenter Kamene Goro says she is not in a hurry to return to the airwaves, as she is currently relishing her break from mainstream media. In an interview with Nairobi News, the charismatic media personality expressed her satisfaction with her current endeavors, saying she does not particularly miss certain aspects of radio. "No, it's not about me returning to radio. I am genuinely happy with what I am currently engaged in, and there are certain things I don't feel the need to...
On June 8, 2023, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni announced that he was going on a forced leave after testing positive for coronavirus a day before. He made the revelation before hundreds of congregants who attended an event where he gave his State of the Nation address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala. In his decision after contracting the virus, President Museveni appointed a temporary successor to lead the country as he went into isolation for treatment. "Ugandans, especially the...
Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya Coalition leader Raila Odinga has asked President William Ruto to drop his push for the Finance Bill 2023. The opposition leader said the bill has caused unnecessary anxiety among Kenyans and that the President must drop it and apologise to Kenyans. "We call on Ruto to humble himself, withdraw this bill, apologise and seek forgiveness from Kenyans for the anxiety it has caused and start afresh," Mr Odinga said. The Opposition leader also said the country is going...
Food kiosk operators are among Kenyans who are feeling the pinch of rising cost of maize flour in the country. These traders feed thousands of Kenyans every day. In Homa Bay, food kiosk operators said the high cost of buying maize flour is hurting their business. Most of them are yet to adjust how much they charge for food yet the money they spend on buying flour increases everyday. Some of them have come up with contingency plans in order to save their business from sinking. Ms Risper...
It remains to be seen if President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda will opt for staying in hospital or receiving home-based care from State House after he tested positive for Covid-19. President Museveni made the revelation of his infection on Wednesday during a State of the Nation Address he attended hours after testing positive for the highly infectious virus at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds later in the afternoon. The event had hundreds of invited guests. "This morning, I was feeling as if I had...