Kenya at the G7: Ruto Takes Africa’s Voice to Évian

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Kenya at the G7: Ruto Takes Africa’s Voice to Évian

By Ronny Choge | June 18, 2026 A Seat at the World's Most Exclusive Table In a small Alpine town on the French shores of Lake Geneva, Kenya made history this week. The 52nd G7 Leaders' Summit was held from June 15 to 17, 2026, in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France — and President William Ruto was in the room. State House confirmed that President Ruto received a personal invitation from French […]

War’s End in Sight: U.S. and Iran Ink Preliminary Peace Deal — but Key Disputes Already Loom

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War’s End in Sight: U.S. and Iran Ink Preliminary Peace Deal — but Key Disputes Already Loom

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | Washington | Tehran |8 min read By Ronny Choge   The United States and Iran have agreed to a preliminary Memorandum of Understanding that formally ends more than 100 days of war — a fragile but significant breakthrough brokered primarily by Pakistan and Qatar, and set to be signed in a formal ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland on Friday, June 19, 2026. Both sides signed the […]

Kenya’s Biggest Budget Yet: CS John Mbadi Unveils Ksh 4.84 Trillion Spending Plan for 2026/2027

Governance

Kenya’s Biggest Budget Yet: CS John Mbadi Unveils Ksh 4.84 Trillion Spending Plan for 2026/2027

By Ronny Choge | June 12, 2026   On the afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2026, Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi walked into the National Assembly carrying the traditional black briefcase emblazoned with Kenya's coat of arms and the word Harambee. What followed was a more than three-hour address that laid out the most ambitious spending plan in Kenya's history— and instantly split the country down familiar political fault lines. […]

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The Man Nobody Checks On.

By Ronny Choge | 11TH JUNE, 2026. Picture a 28-year-old man in Nairobi. He has a degree. He has hustle. He scrolls through job listings every morning over black tea because there's nothing else in the kitchen shelves. His girlfriend earns more than he does. His mother calls asking when he will "settle down." He hasn't told anyone that for the past three months, he has felt a heaviness he […]

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Education

When Schools Burn and Silence Grows Loud: Kenya’s Recurring Student Unrest and the Search for Lasting Solutions

Kenya’s education sector is once again under the spotlight following the tragic fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil. The incident, which claimed lives and left many injured, has not only shocked the nation but also triggered a wave of anxiety, precautionary closures, and disturbances in secondary schools across the country. In the days after the Utumishi tragedy, several institutions reported unrest, threats of arson, or took the difficult decision […]

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RADIO QUEEN JOYCE GITURO ON WORK STRESS AND BATTLE WITH COVID-19

Former Radio Citizen TV host, Joyce Gituro, has opened up about the reasons behind her departure from Media Max, shedding light on her transformative journey. Media Max is a renowned media company that comprises of among other brands, K24 TV, Milele FM, Kameme FM and the People Daily newspaper. In […]

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ANDREW KIBE WINS SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Controversial content creator Andrew Kibe has added an accolade to his wins after he won an international award in South Africa. Kibe was declared the Social Media Star of the Year in the South African Social Media Awards after flooring other creators such as Shank Comics, Nicolette Mashile and William […]

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Business

LAST-MINUTE NEW BOLT LICENCE BLOCKS LITTLE CAB BUYOUT BID

Taxi-hailing firm Little Cab has dropped its bid to buy out rival Bolt after the Estonian firm was granted a last-minute licence renewal, lifting the lid on the fierce battle for control of the industry and the behind-the-scenes lobbying triggered by a licensing stalemate with the transport regulator.

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Entertainment

MISS KARUN HITS NEW MILESTONE AFTER BEING FEATURED ON COLORSXSTUDIOS

    Singer, songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist Karun has finally reached the Colors studios. It is a collaboration with Spotify Africa. She has been featured just days after Xenia Manasseh and Lisa Oduor were featured early last week. Colors X Studio is a unique aesthetic music platform with diverse and […]

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Entertainment

RWANDAN MUSICIAN BRUCE MELODIE SETS NEW MILESTONE

Rwanda’s Bruce Melodie, a household name in the country’s music industry, clinched the prestigious Trace Award for “Best Rwandan Artiste.” This victory makes him the first Rwandan artiste to ever receive this honor. But the evening was more than just a winning moment. Bruce Melodie turned his award acceptance into […]

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