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Consolata’s case has quickly joined a growing list of young Kenyan women whose lives ended after encounters that began online or in seemingly casual social introductions.
KDHS 2022 shows sexual violence rises with age: 7% of women aged 15–19 report it, increasing to 18% among those aged 40–49, highlighting growing risk across age groups and relationships.
Nairobi will host the iGaming AFRIKA Summit 2026, bringing together industry leaders and regulators to discuss growth, innovation, and responsible gaming in Africa.
The revised fees show sharp increases in entry costs for children at some of the country’s most popular attractions, including the Nairobi National Museum, Snake Park and Karen Blixen Museum.
Sudden deaths of prominent older Kenyan men in private settings continue to spark conspiracy theories, exposing society’s stigma, health blind spots and tendency to shame women.
Sudden deaths of ageing men spark recurring suspicion, but experts link many cases to cardiac arrest and underlying health conditions.
Filmmakers across Kenya’s counties are building grassroots creative ecosystems and pushing local storytelling to the forefront, challenging Nairobi’s dominance in the country’s film industry.
The donation, is aimed at supporting the Nikusaidiaje hitmaker as he continues his recovery and transitions back to his daily life after a long battle with health complications.
Videos circulating widely on social media showed the 18-year-old winger lifting and displaying the Palestinian flag after reportedly receiving it from supporters gathered along the parade route.
Nviiri was quick to dismiss this, asserting that the movement was born from resistance against colonialism—not from the powers that benefited from it.
sustained pressure from Al-Hilal inside the box forced chaos in the Al-Nassr defence, culminating in a costly mistake by goalkeeper Bento
At the summit, KFCB used the platform to reinforce its mission of bringing Kenyan stories closer to audiences, particularly in grassroots communities where access to cinemas remains limited.
Graduates are increasingly struggling to secure stable employment as most new jobs are created in the informal sector.
Collusion between land officials and fraudsters has enabled forged transfers, illegal subdivisions and manipulation of historical records.
Nairobi land disputes leave families devastated as bulldozers demolish homes built on disputed or fraudulent plots, exposing rampant land fraud, fake titles, and costly failed investments.
Influencer Mercy Masai has announced her bid for the Kajiado County Woman Rep in 2027, sparking mixed reactions online over her leadership credentials, lifestyle, and political ambitions.
A man posing as a police officer stole a loaded firearm from Kitale Police Station in a bold scam but was later tracked down and arrested, with the weapon recovered in Trans Nzoia.
Embu International Film and Creative Arts Festival has launched at KICC, promoting county storytelling, new creative partnerships, and efforts to decentralise Kenya’s film industry from Nairobi.
A multi-sector coalition is calling for fuel reforms, tax changes and economic relief to ease rising living costs and transport disruptions.
Kenya has launched the “Linda Toto” campaign to strengthen child online protection and promote family values amid rising internet use.
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