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Kenneth Gachie

2026-04-242026-06-27

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Viral 'Mr Speaker Sir' anti-Finance Bill protester resurfaces after nearly two years in hiding By Kenneth Gachie May 28, 2026 04:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Kenyan protester, who

    Viral 'Mr Speaker Sir' anti-Finance Bill protester resurfaces after nearly two years in hiding
  3. Citizen Digital

    'Lick Back': Nikita Kering steps into a new era with her first studio EP By Kenneth Gachie May 28, 2026 03:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenyan R&B superstar Nikita Kering Audio By Vocalize Kenyan R&B

    'Lick Back': Nikita Kering steps into a new era with her first studio EP
  4. Citizen Digital

    Selam Tegegn: Kenyan-raised Ethiopian showstopper making waves in Australia By Kenneth Gachie May 28, 2026 04:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize From the vibrant streets of Nairobi to the

    Selam Tegegn: Kenyan-raised Ethiopian showstopper making waves in Australia
  5. Citizen Digital

    Alliance Française to host 'Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming' transmedia exhibition By Kenneth Gachie May 21, 2026 09:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Alliance Française has announ

    Alliance Française to host 'Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming' transmedia exhibition
  6. Citizen Digital

    Anita Among: Ksh. 120 million Rolls-Royce, Range Rovers, inside the flashy world of Uganda's former speaker By Kenneth Gachie May 19, 2026 03:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Powerful Ug

    Anita Among: Ksh. 120 million Rolls-Royce, Range Rovers, inside the flashy world of Uganda's former speaker
  7. Citizen Digital

    “With all due respect…” Tourist Guide Association boss bold rebuke leaves Wandayi, Chirchir speechless By Kenneth Gachie May 19, 2026 11:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A high-level mee

    “With all due respect…” Tourist Guide Association boss bold rebuke leaves Wandayi, Chirchir speechless
  8. Citizen Digital

    'Nairobi for foreigners...' Eyebrows raised as Gov't quickly fixes roads as powerful visitors come knocking By Kenneth Gachie May 12, 2026 01:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nairobi city skyline.

    'Nairobi for foreigners...' Eyebrows raised as Gov't quickly fixes roads as powerful visitors come knocking
  9. Citizen Digital

    Angry Macron scolds Nairobi Summit attendes over noise By Kenneth Gachie May 11, 2026 05:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize French Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted proceedings at a yout

    'Total lack of respect'! Angry Macron scolds Nairobi Summit attendes over noise
  10. Citizen Digital

    Richie Gathu: UK-based Kenyan artist speaks on life abroad, new release and taking Kenyan music global By Kenneth Gachie May 06, 2026 04:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize After seven year

    Richie Gathu: UK-based Kenyan artist speaks on life abroad, new release and taking Kenyan music global
  11. Citizen Digital

    Guinness-record nonuplets born in Morocco quietly celebrate fifth birthday in Mali By Kenneth Gachie May 05, 2026 02:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The world's first surviving set of n

    Guinness-record nonuplets born in Morocco quietly celebrate fifth birthday in Mali
Culture

Author Sue Nyathi warns against pirated copies of 'The Polygamist' in Nairobi

The News

Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Author Sue Nyathi warns against pirated copies of 'The Polygamist' in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Author Sue Nyathi alerts against pirated copies in Nairobi

    Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. University of Nairobi leads 2026 Kenyan university rankings

    According to uniRank's 2026 Kenyan University Rankings, the University of Nairobi has secured the top spot, followed by Strathmore University, the leading private institution. The rankings evaluated 69 chartered and accredited higher-education institutions using web intelligence metrics measuring independent web presence and popularity.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Kenyans report police harassment, extortion over dreadlocks

    Kenyans on social media have accused Kenya Police of harassing, arresting, and extorting people who wear dreadlocks, with some being forced to cut their hair to avoid police encounters, particularly during night travel.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi nightclubs use 'Dorime' song for bottle service ritual

    The song "Ameno" by ERA, known as "Dorime," has become the anthem for premium bottle service in Nairobi's exclusive VIP lounges, accompanied by synchronized lighting and choreographed hostess processions that create theatrical grandeur around alcohol purchases.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kenyan immigrant Mary Macharia builds global career as newborn specialist

    Mary Wairimu Macharia, who began as a brand promoter in Nairobi and worked in Qatar's hospitality sector, relocated to America in 2017 and now works as a newborn specialist and brand ambassador in Houston while managing roles with companies like Taptap Send and Ambia App. She has been crowned Diaspora Influencer of the Year multiple times.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. ODM DJ Pinto Cahill demands payment from party for unpaid services

    DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Africans rally behind Mexico against South Africa in World Cup

    Africans are using the FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico as an online protest against South Africa's xenophobic attacks on immigrants, with Nigerians on X and TikTok urging others to support Mexico, citing Mexico's greater friendliness toward African arrivals compared to South Africa's treatment of African nationals.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Boy named William Ruto faces bullying at school

    A mother has expressed distress over her son's continued bullying and harassment at school because of his name. She named him William Ruto in 2022 after the president, following a popular trend, but now regrets it as schoolmates ridicule and mock him, calling him names like "Ruto Must Go."

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. UGM party defends handling of sexual harassment allegations

    The United Green Movement party responded to sexual harassment allegations raised by former campaign staffer Shakira Wafula, defending its handling of the matter and rejecting claims that its flagbearer David Maraga sidelined women after complaints were raised.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Anti-Finance Bill protester 'Mr Speaker Sir' resurfaces after two years

    A Kenyan protester who became a viral icon during the June 25, 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests inside Parliament has resurfaced after nearly two years in hiding, ending speculation about his whereabouts.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nikita Kering releases debut studio EP 'Lick Back'

    Kenyan R&B artist Nikita Kering is releasing her first studio EP 'Lick Back' on 29th May, marking her return following her 2022 project 'The Other Side' and her recent signing with Universal Music Group South Africa. The EP, which Kering says is about "taking things into my own hands and being unapologetic," comes after years of singles and features.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kenyan-raised Ethiopian advocating for multicultural leadership in Australia

    Selam Tegegn, born in Ethiopia with Eritrean heritage and raised in Kenya, is now a prominent multicultural and public relations ambassador in Western Australia, known for community advocacy, refugee support, and cross-cultural bridge-building.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Alliance Française opens Khaliyesa B. Minishi transmedia exhibition

    Alliance Française will host 'Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming,' a transmedia exhibition by Kenyan photographer and filmmaker Khaliyesa B. Minishi, running from May 26–30, 2026. The multidisciplinary showcase draws from a decade of photographs, films, and personal narratives, rooted in work initiated in 2015.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Uganda's former Speaker Anita Among withdraws from parliamentary race

    Ugandan politician Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament, citing mounting pressure within the ruling establishment and ongoing investigations into alleged corruption and money laundering. Security personnel seized luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce, from her residence in Kigo.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Matatu owners reject Ksh.10 diesel cut, fuel strike continues

    A meeting between Energy and Transport Cabinet Secretaries and transport sector stakeholders ended without agreement after matatu owners rejected a government proposal to lower diesel prices by Ksh.10, demanding a substantial reduction instead. The Transport Sector Alliance announced the industrial action that disrupted transport services would continue.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Nairobi hastily repairs roads for foreign dignitary visits

    Kenyans on social media have expressed amusement and indignation at the government's rapid road repairs and city beautification ahead of major international events in Nairobi. Ahead of the Africa Forward Summit hosted in Nairobi with French President Emmanuel Macron as chief guest, the Nairobi and national governments quickly improved roads, marked lanes, swept sidewalks, and restored traffic lights.

    12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Macron interrupts Nairobi summit panel, calls out audience noise

    French President Emmanuel Macron briefly interrupted a youth forum at the University of Nairobi during the Africa Forward Summit on Monday, calling out sections of the audience for disrupting a speaker with noise during a panel discussion with President William Ruto on technology, education, and Africa's digital future.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Richie Gathu releases "Lucky Me" from conceptual album

    UK-based Kenyan artist Richie Gathu has released "Lucky Me," a single celebrating freedom after a bad relationship, part of a larger conceptual album titled "6 DEGREEZ" about the cycle of love and breakups. He plans future releases drawing from music he grew up listening to in Kenya.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. World's first surviving nonuplets turn five years old

    Nine siblings born to Mrs. Arby Halima Oumar Cissé and Abdelkader Arby in Morocco—four boys and five girls—celebrated their fifth birthday on May 4 in Mali. The nonuplets are the first known surviving set of nine children born at once, according to Guinness World Records.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Suluhu publicly rebukes Ruto over unannounced Tanga refinery plans

    President Ruto was forced to clarify remarks on a proposed oil refinery in Tanga, Tanzania, after President Samia Suluhu publicly questioned his announcement of the project during a Kenya-Tanzania Business Forum in Dar es Salaam on May 4, 2026, saying he announced it without her government's knowledge.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon

    Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Mama Lucy Hospital board member faces backlash over patient livestream

    Calvince Gaucho, newly-appointed board member of Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, live-streamed a ward tour on TikTok, capturing patients in various states including those in visible distress, prompting widespread outrage over privacy violations.

    29 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ruto says remarks on Nigerian English taken out of context

    President William Ruto clarified on Tuesday that his earlier comments suggesting Nigerian-accented English is difficult to comprehend were misrepresented. He explained his remarks were meant to highlight English proficiency across African countries, not to disparage Nigeria, and were from a private conversation that was made public.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Ruto mocked Nigerian English, triggering African social media backlash

    President Ruto told Kenyans in Italy that Nigerian-accented English was incomprehensible and required a translator, while praising Kenya's English proficiency. His remarks sparked fierce online condemnation from Nigerians and other Africans who accused him of demeaning a fellow African nation and exhibiting colonial conditioning.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Man charged with attempting to extort KWS director

    Francis Awino Onyango, 40, has been charged with attempted extortion by threats after allegedly threatening to file a petition for the removal of Kenya Wildlife Service Director General Erastus Kanga over constitutional violations in a bid to obtain Ksh1.7 million. The defendant denied the charge and was granted pre-trial mention on May 7, 2026.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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