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Silas Nyamweya

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.

Italy strengthens trade, technology partnership with Kenya at GITEX 2026

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-05-24 11:31:41

Kenya’s position as Africa’s emerging “Silicon Savannah” was thrust into the global spotlight during the inaugural AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya summit in Nairobi.

Kilifi innovator walks 500km to Nairobi in bid to transform Kenya's education system

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-06-20 12:30:00

Kilifi innovator Baraka Chula walked 500km from Malindi to Nairobi in 27 days to promote M-Card, a digital education platform linking students, schools, parents and sponsors for better support.

Between blood and bond: Kanyari, Tash and the battle for Betty Bayo's children

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-06-26 16:12:25

Sky's public defence of her stepfather has intensified a bitter custody dispute with her father, Kanyari, raising legal, psychological and child welfare concerns amid intense social media scrutiny.

Rahul Bavan: Designer's fashion cocktail turns spotlight on inclusion, local talent

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-06-29 14:59:19

Rahul said his disability has never diminished his passion for fashion and expressed hope that the platform would inspire more people living with disabilities to pursue their dreams.

Agency unveils plan to boost water security

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-02 18:40:14

The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the 2026/2027 financial year, with a focus on completing flagship dam projects.

From selling skin to selling souls: Inside Kenya's underground 'nude' economy

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-17 11:00:00

A growing number of young Kenyans are quietly building livelihoods around the sale of nudity and intimacy online.

Selling skin, selling souls: Sheryl Gabriella and inside Kenya's underground economy of nudes and online sex work

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-18 12:25:18

Sheryl Gabriella's leaked video has spotlighted Kenya’s growing online adult-content economy, exposing the financial pressures, ethical dilemmas and mental health risks faced by young creators.

From pulpit to police cell: Inside Bishop Ng'ang'a's love scandal

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-24 11:46:50

Archbishop Harrison Ng’ang’a has been hit with claims of an alleged sexual affair with Sarah Muthoni Abuya.

Webston Kimani: Delivery guy who rode to riches

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-24 12:20:00

As an avid rider who enjoys long-distance adventures, he spent years exploring different places and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds.

Archbishop Harrison Ng'ang'a at centre of affair allegations, accuser lands in jail

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-25 10:23:56

The controversy surrounding Archbishop Harrison Ng’ang’a intensified after woman behind affair allegations against him, was arrested and remanded following a dramatic court appearance.

Journalists taken through Kenya's pest control products regulatory process

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-07-29 11:08:54

Journalists toured Kenya's pest control regulatory and distribution system during a two-day programme to better understand how pest control products are approved, monitored and distributed.

'Buy Kenya': Designers, faith leaders push local fashion at Nairobi forum

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-05 06:51:19

Dr Ezekiel Mutua, organisers and fashion designers urged young people to embrace fashion as a source of jobs, identity and positive influence during a faith-based creative event in Nairobi.

Family rejects Luo burial traditions for ex-NIS officer Opiyo

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-21 12:10:00

A potential clash is looming between the family of Elvis Opiyo and Luo traditionalists over how the late National Intelligence Service (NIS) employee should be buried

Elvis Opiyo, NIS officer in acid attack case, set for Christian burial as family rejects Luo rites

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-21 11:31:05

Former NIS officer Elvis Opiyo, linked to a high-profile acid attack case, is set for a Christian burial after his family rejected traditional Luo rites following his death

Givans Odawa: Agronomist turning bees into money making machine

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-21 14:20:00

In Kenya, farmers and conservation stakeholders have similarly raised concerns regarding the implications of pesticides as well as herbicides on bees.

Playing with danger: How Kenyan parents are struggling to pull children from Roblox

By Silas Nyamweya   2026-08-21 13:05:13

One platform increasingly at the centre of these concerns is Roblox, a popular online gaming platform that allows users to create, play and interact with others.