How “wantam” became Kenya’s defining slang in 2025
The word ‘wantam’ entered Kenya’s trending search definitions in 2025, part of a series of culturally resonant slang terms reflecting the country’s vibrant youth language culture.
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Government seeks reversal of Sh322 billion US health deal freeze
Kenyan government has asked the Court of Appeal to overturn a High Court order freezing a USD 2.5 billion (Sh322 billion) health cooperation framework with the United States, warning the suspension threatens vital funding and medical support for millions. In an urgent application, Attorney General Dorcas Oduor said non-implementation would delay critical health benefits, some…
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How Okello Max’s “Taya” hit song redefined East African Jazz-Pop
Okello Max’s ‘Taya’ was among Kenya’s most searched songs of 2025, representing a sophisticated turn in Kenyan popular music toward more complex, jazz-influenced sounds.
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Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga pledges support for Ruto
In a striking display of political pragmatism amid Kenya’s volatile Mt Kenya landscape, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has publicly declared his unwavering support for President William Ruto, emphasising development over division as the country edges closer to the 2027 general election. Church service marks public alignment Addressing worshippers at St Paul’s Church in Kariki Chinga,…
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How Bien’s “all my enemies are suffering” became a national anthem
‘All My Enemies Are Suffering’ by Bien became one of Kenya’s most searched songs in 2025, the darkly humorous title resonating with a year of political drama and social reckoning.
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CS Rebecca Miano lauds UDA grassroots elections
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Saturday hailed the United Democratic Alliance grassroots elections as a vital reinforcement of Kenya’s democratic foundations and the government’s flagship Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. Speaking after casting her vote at Kimaru Primary School in Kiriita Ward, Ndaragwa Constituency, Nyandarua County, Miano described the nationwide exercise as a…
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Njoki Ndungu elected to replace Justice Ibrahim at JSC
Lady Justice Njoki Ndungu has been elected unopposed as the Supreme Court representative to Kenya’s Judicial Service Commission (JSC), filling the vacancy created by the death of Justice Mohammed Kadhar Ibrahim. The election took place on 9 January 2026 and was presided over by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Returning Officer Dr Swalhah Yusuf. It…
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Oburu challenges ODM critics to NDC showdown
Orange Democratic Movement party leader Oburu Oginga has challenged critics questioning the legitimacy of his leadership to confront him directly at the party’s upcoming National Delegates Conference, which he promised to convene soon. Speaking at a funeral in Siaya County on Friday, Oburu dismissed claims that he was not validly elected, asserting that the NDC…
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How Mbosso’s “Pawa” became East Africa’s 2025 Bongo flava anthem
Mbosso’s ‘Pawa’ was one of Kenya’s most searched songs of 2025, a Bongo Flava hit that captured the hearts of East African music lovers across the region.
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Meet the leaders influencing western Kenya politics
Meet the key leaders who are influencing western Kenya politics in 2026 as ranked by the Infotrak latest survey. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has emerged as the most influential political leader in the Luhya community, according to a new opinion poll by Infotrak Research and Consulting. The poll shows 50% of respondents identified Natembeya…
