Former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i says Kenya’s leadership should defend young people’s right to express themselves, following remarks made by President William Ruto during his visit to Tanzania.

William Ruto questions Kenyans on whether slogans like “Wantam” and “Ruto Must Go” will change their lives.

Botswana mourns and praises former President Festus Mogae, who has died at 86 after a period of illness. President Duma Boko describes him as a respected statesman who led from 1998 to 2008 and strengthened governance and the country’s HIV/AIDS response.

What are your thoughts on the decision to dismiss 18 female police recruits from Kiganjo after they were found pregnant during training?

"Party leader Oburu Oginga is very okay." - Philip Etale

Former LSK President Nelson Havi asks President William Ruto to revoke the nomination of Karen Nyamu as a Senator.

The Commandant of the National Police College Main Campus Kiganjo, Nyale Munga, says 18 recruits were discontinued from the ongoing police training after they were found to be pregnant.

Shakira has announced "Dai Dai," her collaboration with Burna Boy, as the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. She teased a music video clip from Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on May 7, 2026, with the full release set for May 14, 2026. 📸: Shakira (Facebook)

Ditching UDA? Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi says he will run for office under the "party preferred by the people of Kiambu"

Gathoni Wamuchomba says the 18 pregnant police recruits sent away from Kiganjo should be deferred instead of being dismissed.

"As a woman who has spent decades fighting for the dignity and inclusion of women this is not the leadership we struggled for" - Martha Karua following inappropriate remarks by Karen Nyamu to a young girl in the Senate.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows not to resign after tough local election results, as partial counts show Labour losses and gains for Reform UK.

The Capital Markets Authority has raised the alarm over a fresh surge in investment scams targeting unsuspecting Kenyans thekenyatimes.com/z5tl

A Kenyan man laments on the everyday challenges that come with adulting

Instagram is discontinuing support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages (DMs) after May 8, 2026, reverting chats to standard encryption, allowing Meta to access content.

An Ethiopian woman has given birth to rare quintuplets after 12 years of trying for a baby, delivering four boys and a girl in good health at a hospital in Harari. Doctors say she conceived naturally, without IVF, making the case extremely rare, with odds estimated at about one in 55 million.

Murang’a University has declared teaching jobs and other administrative positions. thekenyatimes.com/np4q

On May 8, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order elected to lead the Catholic Church.

Plot thickens as Prophet Owuor's follower issues demands over negative HIV results thekenyatimes.com/3vvd

DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua speaks on the death of Presbyterian Church of East Africa pastor Rev Julius Ngari Ndumia who died from lack of oxygen following severe head injuries sustained during an attack.

Betty Kyallo says she has lost over 72,000 Instagram followers following a major platform cleanup targeting bot, spam, and inactive accounts.

Elon Musk sparks controversy with remarks linking Hitler and socialism.

Esther Passaris asks leaders to be mindful of their words around young people following inappropriate remarks by Karen Nyamu to a young girl in the Senate.

Stom Wabuko says he prefers dating within a 1–3 year age gap and won’t go beyond 5 years.

Kenyan Artist Miss P says she’s no stranger to dating without limits, revealing she once dated someone 40 years older.

Should Uganda scrap Nursery schools? thekenyatimes.com/hax9

Bakhita Esther says Sifuna lacks political strategy other than media tours

Miley Cyrus is finally getting her flowers with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the 2,845th person to receive the honor. 📸: Miley Cyrus (Facebook)

A netizen asks about the often unspoken challenges that can come with dating outside one’s religion.

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing'oei says the France-Africa Engagement Summit brings together leaders, civil society and organisations to push green industrialisation and continental development

French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet says France will support Kenya’s creative and sports industries through partnerships and investment to boost growth and business opportunities.

President William Ruto William Ruto is expected to attend Maseno School’s 120th anniversary on Saturday as the institution pushes its KSh 2 billion transformation plan.

Safaricom has reported Ksh100 billion profit for the year ended March 31, 2026. What’s behind Safaricom’s massive profit growth?

Skater Kevin Kiarie has thanked Kenyans for raising Ksh 65,000 in support after he returned home following his double gold win at the African Skating Championship in Cairo.

The U.S. government, in coordination with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of State, will revoke passports of individuals with significant child support debt. Those affected are urged to clear payments to avoid travel restrictions.

From politics to public service, Kenya has had strong female leaders. Who stands out for you the most?

Robert Alai asks ODM Party to urgently find a stand-in leader to replace Oburu Oginga to avoid overworking him and protect his health.

Austin Omondi claims that Raila Odinga told his allies not to insult Kalonzo Musyoka, even in his final days.

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi has recovered after spending five months in India receiving specialised medical treatment.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has been named World Athletics Athlete of the Month for April after making marathon history at the London Marathon with a world record time of 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a record-eligible race.

Words can hurt deeply, but their impact differs from physical harm. Verbal wounds affect emotions and relationships, while physical wounds affect the body, reminding us to use speech carefully and responsibly

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane expresses disappointment over yesterday’s exit from the UEFA Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, saying they will come back stronger

A frustrated construction worker says salaries should reflect the workload.

Safaricom posts 67.3% profit growth in 2025, hitting a record Ksh 99.7 billion, the highest ever in East and Central Africa. Service revenue crosses KSh 400 billion, driven by strong performance from M-Pesa and mobile data growth, while losses in the Ethiopian unit are cut by half.

South African Artist Tyla shares on TikTok her experience meeting Rihanna at the Met Gala.

"I really love single mothers" - Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja urges respect and dignity between officers and citizens in Nairobi County

Is a 23-year age gap okay in a relationship?

Kenyan roller skater Kevin Kiarie, who won two gold medals at the African Skating Championship in Cairo, arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Egypt

A young Kenyan says that no one will ever convince him that paying rent is better than owning a home