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Silas Nyamweya

Tassia: Shock as 15-year-old girl throws 2-year-old baby into river, nearly ends toddler's life

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-07 09:10:56

The shocking incident occurred near a bridge separating Savannah Eldelvale School and Tassia Estate, a busy stretch commonly used by pedestrians and boda boda operators.

Shock after 15-year-old girl throws child into Embakasi River

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-08 00:00:00

Residents of Tassia Estate in Nairobi’s Embakasi were left in shock after a 15-year-old girl threw a two-year-old child into Embakasi River in an incident that nearly claimed the toddler’s life.

Evan Gicheru: CJ who swore Kibaki in at night igniting mass violence

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-17 13:30:00

One of the most controversial moments of Evan Gicheru's tenure was in December 2007 when he administered the presidential oath to Mwai Kibaki at night following a disputed general election.

From side chicks to heartbreak: Meet ten Valentine's Day orphans

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-01-31 10:01:58

Kenyans who, for various reasons, feel left out and experience 14 February as an ordinary, often lonely day.

From extortionists to ghosts: Kanjo characters that rule our streets

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-02-14 12:30:00

While Kanjo is a lifestyle, it is also a source of national trauma for many and, occasionally, free exercise.

From denial to rebrand: Ten ways Kenyans survive online scandals

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-02-20 09:10:41

The internet can be a ruthless place, especially when private actions are dragged into the public spotlight. In recent times, several Kenyans have learnt that secrets rarely stay hidden online

Nasri Babu: A rogue producer nearly killed my music career but 'Kasongo' took me to new heights

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-02-20 15:30:00

Nasri recalls struggling to raise Sh500 while hustling in the ghetto just to book a studio session to record a demo. When he finally managed to get the money, the experience turned devastating.

From denial to rebrand: Ways Kenyans survive online scandals

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-02-20 17:00:00

People respond to online scandals through denial, silence, blame, or reinvention.

From broke dudes to serial losers: Meet Kenya's political aspirants

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-03-06 11:53:51

Though the 2027 race is still distant, Kenya already feels like it is in campaign season, with aspirants emerging, rallies intensifying and familiar political patterns resurfacing.

From husband seekers to content creators: Ten types of street preachers

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-03-27 15:15:00

Kenya’s street worship scene blends faith, performance, and personal motives, featuring heartfelt ministers, seasonal performers, social media promoters, and emotional, attention-grabbing artists.

Portable kitchen: Designer taps into space-saving trend

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-03 11:31:12

How a self- taught artist is transforming cooking through a portable kitchen innovation in Thika Town .

From copy-paste masters to insiders: Meet ten Kenyan bloggers

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-10 10:54:57

Somewhere between Wi-Fi bundles, trending hashtags, and “Breaking News!”, Kenyan bloggers have carved out a space that is chaotic, hilarious, informative, and occasionally… questionable

Pay-as-you-cook: The biogas idea fuelling trade in Kisumu

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-10 15:51:00

Residents at the Dunga beach turning waste to Biogas .

From boot camps to academic tyrant: Ten types of parents during school holidays

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-17 09:54:21

School holidays in Kenya are not just a break for students; they are a full-blown season of drama, survival and unexpected character development for parents

Gift Gikonyo: Turning trash into treasure is his passion

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-24 13:03:45

Beyond the technical process, Gikonyo sees his work as part of a broader environmental and creative movement.

From drunkard to development-oriented: 10 types of Kenyan chiefs

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-04-25 10:28:20

Kenyan chiefs are a full catalog of personalities: some admirable, some questionable, and others that deserve their own reality show.

Risk that paid off: Ex-govt. engineer builds aquarium empire

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-05-01 12:18:00

Mwenda Mwimbi left a government engineering job to build Aquacentury, a custom aquarium business now growing into a niche brand despite market and supply challenges.

Ten nail tech characters every Kenyan girl has encountered

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-05-08 10:45:54

From saints to suspects, from artists to storytellers, the nail salon is a full ecosystem. Here are ten types of nail technicians you are likely to meet in Kenya

From copycats to extortionists: Ten MCs you'll find at Kenyan events

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-05-16 11:00:00

A humorous look at Kenya’s MC culture, profiling different types of masters of ceremony, from boring and copycat hosts to overexcited, tribal and extortionist MCs shaping modern events.

Italy backs tech partnerships with Kenya at Nairobi AI summit

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-05-23 12:15:00

GITEX officially launched in East Africa with an event held in Nairobi at Sarit Expo Centre and KICC, signaling the region’s rising status as a growing hub for technology and innovation.