Ian Omondi

May 05, 2026 01:37 (EAT) • 2 days ago

Fresh Finds: Spotify bets on East Africa’s next wave of music stars

The initiative brought together upcoming artists, producers, and songwriters from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania under the platform’s Fresh Finds programme; an artist discovery and development pipeline designed to bridge local talent with international audiences.

May 01, 2026 08:00 (EAT) • 6 days ago

Exclusive: Joshua Baraka on fame, getting ‘chubbier’...and what really happened with Tems at Blankets & Wine

Joshua Baraka says he’s not particularly interested in fitting neatly into anyone else’s idea of what an artist should be. He speaks about himself less as a performer chasing applause and more as someone simply devoted to art in its purest form, determined to walk his own path even if it means being...

April 24, 2026 08:08 (EAT) • 1 week ago

IEBC adds 505,344 new voters in one week amid late registration rush

Alongside the new registrations, 159,410 voters applied for transfers, while 2,817 updated their registration details, signaling active movement within the voter database as citizens reposition themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

April 24, 2026 05:06 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Gov't rubbishes claims tourists held hostage at Maasai Mara National Reserve

The clarification follows media reports and a public statement by Muthu Keekorok Management Ltd alleging that tourists were being held within the reserve.TRA said it had verified the situation in coordination with national security and administrative agencies and found no evidence of any such incide...

April 23, 2026 06:27 (EAT) • 1 week ago

IG Kanja explains how Capitol Hill Police Station was declared redundant and degazetted

IG Kanja disclosed that the degazettement was the end of a paper trail that began at the Cabinet level and wound its way through legal opinion, administrative directives, and operational restructuring.

April 23, 2026 03:49 (EAT) • 1 week ago

KCAA announces leadership change as Director General Emile Arao exits

KCAA confirmed that Arao’s tenure concluded upon completion of his contract, bringing to a close a chapter marked by his stewardship of Kenya’s civil aviation sector.The board expressed its appreciation for his service and contributions during his time at the helm.

April 21, 2026 06:43 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Four Kenyan startups selected for Google Africa Accelerator program

The startups are part of a final cohort of 15 companies drawn from across Africa, reflecting an acceptance rate of less than one percent.Their inclusion underscores Kenya’s growing reputation as a hub for cutting-edge innovation, particularly in the field of Artificial Intelligence....

April 18, 2026 04:10 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

'Say no to violence': Gov't warns boda boda riders against being used by politicians

PS Raymond Omollo cautioned operators against being used to foment violence or disrupt public order.He urged closer cooperation between operators and security agencies, highlighting the role riders can play in enhancing safety through information sharing.

April 17, 2026 08:10 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

The Showman Residency: Is Nyashinski still the G.O.A.T? Nope.

There was no queue at the entrance, my ticket was scanned in what felt like seven seconds flat, and just like that, I was in. Inside stood a large dome structure, clean, deliberate, and thoughtfully erected. There were seats neatly arranged and aligned with enough space between them to allow movemen...

April 16, 2026 06:03 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Roam launches fast-charging electric motorcycle

The company announced the launch of the Roam Air Gen 3 on April 16 in Nairobi, positioning it as a solution to long-standing barriers in the continent’s transition to electric transport.The battery delivers a total range of up to 80 kilometres on a full charge and uses the international IEC Type 6 c...