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Spotify and ONErpm Back East Africa's Rising Stars at Nairobi Fresh Finds Workshop
Spotify and ONErpm wrapped up a two-day Fresh Finds Workshop in Nairobi that brought together nine emerging artists from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for intensive training in music production, media skills, and career management - signalling a strong commitment by global platforms to growing East Africa's music industry from within.
Five Arrested in Meru as Security Forces Crack Down on Gen Z Anniversary Protests
At least five people were taken into custody in Meru town as police intensified operations during nationwide Gen Z anniversary demonstrations. Shops and businesses across the town remained shuttered through the day, with traders haunted by memories of losses suffered during earlier rounds of protest-related unrest.
Kenya Power Officer Nabbed Over Sh20,000 Bribery Demand in Vihiga
A Kenya Power employee at the Mbale-Vihiga office has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission after allegedly demanding and receiving a Sh20,000 bribe from a local non-profit. Kennedy Wambani Oduor reportedly threatened to cut off the organisation's electricity supply after it replaced a dangerous pole the utility had long ignored.
Security Firm Director Arrested Over Ksh5.4 Million Procurement Fraud at Keroka Technical Institute
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Gilbert Momanyi Maturwe, director of Gimo Security and Investigation Services Limited, over a Ksh5.4 million procurement fraud at Keroka Technical Training Institute. Investigators say the firm billed the institution at full contract rates while deploying fewer security guards, and submitted a forged KRA tax compliance certificate to secure the deal.
Autopsy Reveals Single Gunshot Killed Nanyuki Teen During Ebola Facility Protests
A postmortem examination has confirmed that 17-year-old Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was shot dead during protests in Nanyuki against a proposed Ebola quarantine facility, with the bullet lodging at the back of his skull. His mother, Lucy Kagure, has disputed earlier police claims that her son died from a stone.
Father, Son and Colleague Perish in Septic Tank at Makindu Boys High School
Three casual labourers, among them a father and his adult son, drowned inside a septic tank at Makindu Boys High School in Makueni County on May 28, 2026, after a routine drainage job turned fatal and two rescue attempts ended in further tragedy.
DCI Pins Six Students as Suspects in Utumishi Girls Dormitory Arson That Claimed 16 Lives
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has named six students as key suspects in the deadly May 28 dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School, after forensic experts analysed CCTV footage and confirmed the students' direct involvement in what detectives are treating as a deliberate arson attack.
KBC's Millicent Kubai Scoops Top Honour at Inaugural HIV and STIs Reporting Awards
KBC Radio journalist Millicent Kubai has been crowned the overall winner at the inaugural Voices of Impact HIV & STIs Reporting Media Awards 2026, taking home a Ksh 500,000 cash prize for her powerful radio feature exploring life after an HIV diagnosis in Kenya.
Two Dead as Fire Tears Through Gikomba Market, Dozens Injured
A Sunday morning fire at Nairobi's Gikomba Market has left two people dead and destroyed merchandise worth millions of shillings, while four county firefighters were also injured during chaotic scenes in which youths attacked emergency responders and blocked a National Youth Service fire engine from accessing the market.