In a swift move to stabilize the party following the death of its long-time patriarch, Raila Odinga, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has appointed Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga as its acting...
Comedian 2mbili this week led a team to clear the rental home of the late Sailors Gang member, Shalkido, in preparation for his burial. The move comes less than a month after fellow comedian Oga Ob...
Former Sailors Gang member and Gengetone artist Miracle Baby has spoken out to dispel growing rumours circulating online that the late musician Shalkido fathered a child before his death. In a vide...
NAIROBI, Oct 16 — The body of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga arrived in Nairobi on Thursday morning aboard a Kenya Airways flight from Kerala, India, where he passed away on October 15 fo...
NAIROBI, Oct 15 — The Government of Kenya has declared Friday, October 17, 2025, a public holiday to allow the nation to mourn and pay final respects to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prim...
KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited has officially received the green light from the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) to continue operating as a Collective Management Organization (CMO) for ano...
Titled Intlambululo, the album will be released on 24 October. Mandisi Dyantyis describes the album as ‘simple in nature’....
While the wire car is commonplace in South Africa, it doesn’t bring the community together in the same way it does in Philipstown, in the Karoo....
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The actress announced her pregnancy a few days ago......
The awards celebrate those who support, inspire and empower the LGBTIQ+ community....
Baloyi is among those whose visas the US State Department has revoked, citing their celebration of Charlie Kirk’s assassination....
D’Angelo’s death comes seven months after his son's mother, Angie Stone, was killed in a car accident....
The Kenyan media fraternity and the public are in mourning following the tragic passing of former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua at the age of 29. While the official cause of death has not yet...
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Inimba's head writer, Siphosethu Tshapu, reveals what went on behind the scenes of the wedding....
A deep atmosphere of sorrow and shock has gripped Kenya following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Wednesday, October 15. News of the opposition leader’s passing, who died a...
Bafana’s need for Nigeria to win their final World Cup qualifier against Benin saw Mzansi display a rare form of affection for the Nigerians....
Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Kenya’s most enduring and influential political figures, has died at the age of 80, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s political evolution. His four-de...
A wave of profound shock and national grief has swept across Kenya following the death of veteran politician and former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga. The man affectionately known as ‘Bab...
KOCHI, Oct 15 — Former Prime Minister of Kenya, Raila Amolo Odinga, has died in India after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing Ayurvedic treatment in Kerala’s Ernakulam district. According...
Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Kenya’s most influential and enduring political figures, has passed away, marking the end of an era in the country’s political history. Known widely as “Baba” — a title o...
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has died at the age of 80. Odinga passed away on Wednesday while receiving treatment at a hospital in India, where he had been admitted for several days. Hi...
Kenya Power has announced a scheduled power interruption across several counties on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, to facilitate essential network maintenance and system upgrades. The outages will ru...
CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo is reportedly moving to take legal action against George Oduor, the driver of Kibra MP Peter Orero, following a heated road rage incident that went vira...
Mabuza-Suttle was recognised for being a trendsetter in her time when she hosted the Felicia Show in the 90s....
The series features 'Housewives' from South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria....
Jojo has previously revealed that she has undergone more than 20 cosmetic procedures....
When Kenya won self-rule, freedom meant choice, voice, and hope. Six decades later, that promise is glowing again – this time through the quiet light of electricity spreading across the count...
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Mawisa stated that she was committed to telling stories that bring about meaningful change and shift perceptions about the African continent....
Thando premiered at the Cinéma Cent Ans de Jeunesse (CCAJ) Film Festival in Paris....
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has voiced grave concern over a troubling surge in attacks and hostility directed at members of the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement...
Kibra Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Orero has issued a public apology, hours after his driver was fined for violating traffic rules during a widely publicized road rage incident last week. The co...
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has advised residents across multiple regions to prepare for increased rainfall between Tuesday, October 14, and Saturday, October 18. Major towns, i...
Activist and aspiring presidential candidate Boniface Mwangi has alleged a renewed campaign of state-led intimidation after he discovered a spent bullet casing inside his carry-on bag following a d...
Kenyan musician Arrow Bwoy has opened up about the tense and emotional journey surrounding the birth of his first child, Kai, with fellow artist Nadia Mukami — a story filled with love, fear, and u...
Controversial city preacher Pastor Victor Kanyari is back in the spotlight — and this time, it’s not for a miracle. The flamboyant preacher has set tongues wagging after a viral video showed what a...
Kenyans across multiple regions should brace for planned power interruptions on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as Kenya Power conducts routine maintenance works. The outages, which are set to run betwe...
The first Back to the City festival took place in 2007, attracting just over 3,500 patrons....
Before her performance at Back to The City this past weekend, K.Keed reflected on her career in the local industry....
Meanwhile, the singer is gearing up for her live show following an album release......
Londiwe was popularly known for her work on Moja Love and Showmax....
The awards, produced by the National Film Academy and held in the UK and the US, have recently expanded to South Africa....
The Johannesburg High Court declared Mlotshwa and Maphumulo's customary marriage to be valid and in community of property....
Controversial Neno Evangelism pastor James Ng’ang’a has shared a new video clip, tearfully appealing for forgiveness just days after a separate video emerged in which he seemingly confe...
Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon (Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam) is reportedly facing scrutiny in his divorce proceedings, with court disclosures i...
Former Cabinet Secretary and Presidential Advisor Moses Kuria has declared his intention to run for Nairobi County Governor in 2027, setting up a challenge against the incumbent, Johnson Sakaja. Th...
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Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus Tour made a stop in Johannesburg this past Saturday, 11 October. Here's what went down....
Family of the late Gengetone artiste Paul Koigi Mungai, widely known as Shalkido, has finalized plans to lay him to rest following his tragic death in a motorbike accident on Monday, October 6, 202...
Former prison officer Jackson Kihara, better known as Cop Shakur, has bared his soul in a deeply emotional confession about the hardships that have pushed him to his breaking point. The 42-year-old...
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli stirred controversy on Saturday after declaring that police officers must maintain strict discipline and firm boundaries with civilians — not friendship. Speak...
Former Senior Advisor to President William Ruto, Moses Kuria, has made a surprising overture to his longtime political rival, Rigathi Gachagua, signalling a potential alliance — but one that comes...
Lupe Fiasco spoke to South African media on Friday at the Hip Hop Museum ahead of his performance at Back to The City....
'Miracle Tree, Isihlahla Sezimanga' honours South Africa’s rich tapestry of languages and poetic traditions....
Last year The Citizen attended the festival and spoke with entrepreneurs who had setup stalls at the festival....
What began as a clean-up mission is fast becoming one of the boldest urban renewal efforts in Kenya’s history. The Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project (NRRP) is redefining how cities can heal thems...
From high-energy dance marathons to hip-hop shows and historic stage productions, there is something for every taste....
Congratulations are in order!...
Msaki and Jesse Clegg have collaborated to create an EP set to be released in January; however, they've already released a single....
Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth hailed Arsenal and French legend Thierry Henry as 'the reason I started watching soccer'....
Dvsn is a Canadian R&B duo composed of singer Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85....
Motivational speaker and pastor Robert Burale has filed a lawsuit seeking Ksh 20 million in damages against his former wife, Rozina Mwakideu, and media personality Alex Mwakideu. The lawsuit names...
Media personality Oga Obinna has finally addressed the confusing and abrupt end of his professional partnership with comedienne Dem Wa Facebook, months after the collapse of their popular online sh...
Wilson B Nkosi was recently honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the South African Voiceover Awards....
President William Samoei Ruto has officially opened the 24th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. As the incoming Chairp...
Kenyan music producer and singer Magix Enga is publicly appealing for financial assistance, a stark reversal coming just days after he had been trolling his own fans online. In a series of posts sh...
J John is recognised in categories including Best Male Artist, Best Album and several collaborations....
Dolly's sister, Freida Parton, said Dolly had not been feeling well and asked fans to keep her in their prayers....
Oga Obinna’s fourth baby mama Tallie has opened up about the difficulties of co-parenting with the YouTuber, weeks after he publicly revealed he has a fifth child. Obinna’s earlier conf...
Media personality Oga Obinna has fired back at online accusations suggesting he was involved in the death of musician Shalkido, with some speculators baselessly linking his success to dark rituals....
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced scheduled maintenance works that will result in temporary power interruptions across several counties on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The pla...
After years of whispers and online speculation, rapper Offset has finally set the record straight on the long-standing rumour that he hooked up with Saweetie — while she was still dating his Migos...
Kenya’s hit digital talk show The Weekly Show — once the crown jewel of online comedy — came to an abrupt and mysterious end late last year, leaving fans wondering: what really happened between Oga...
Kenyan content creator Kenyan Prince has stunned fans with his latest revelation — he’s planning to make his next relationship officially legal with a signed contract before things get serious. In...
Controversial preacher Apostle James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre has finally broken his silence following the explosive viral video that triggered public outrage and calls for his arrest. In...
A growing number of musicians and industry stakeholders have endorsed the Performing and Audio Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) as the most qualified Collective Management Organization (CMO...
They were told to stick to their knitting, making TV, but Cheeky Studios gave naysayers a middle finger and made the Amazon hit 'Cop and a Half'....
The painting is provocative, littered with metaphors that speak to Africa's past, present and future....
Music producer JL SA says he was never paid for his work on Hamba Juba, a 2023 track that is a collaboration between himself, Lady Amar, Murumba Pitch and Cici...
Portia and Bongani were one of the couples in the second season of Married at First Sight SA....
'Don't be deceived by the billions. They are not all coming to me. They are shared by many writers in the USA.'...
The high school sweethearts tied the knot in October last year....
Kenyan actor, filmmaker, and popular storyteller Abel Mutua, better known as “Mkurugenzi,” has revealed he was attacked and robbed by armed thugs in a terrifying late-night incident in...
Comedienne Dem Wa Facebook has addressed the persistent questions about her professional split from media personality Oga Obinna, revealing that their initially strong mutual bond simply faded away...
The fracas between Brigitte Motsepe and artist Chicco Twala has intensified over a mothballed political film. Motsepe now alleges extortion....
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The couple announced their pregnancy in April this year....
Wife of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Ida Odinga has addressed the swirling rumors regarding the veteran politician’s health, confirming that he is well and simply taking a break overse...
Media personality and comedian Ofweneke has publicly criticized Kenyans for exploiting tragic events for attention following the untimely passing of artiste Shalkido. Shalkido succumbed to his inju...
Esther Musila, wife of celebrated gospel singer Guardian Angel, has once again spoken out boldly against the ongoing public criticism surrounding their marriage. The 54-year-old media personality h...
Gengetone musician Kevin Mburu Kinyanjui, popularly known as Shalkido, passed away on October 7, 2025, after several days of battling for his life following a devastating road accident. Just hours...
Controversial preacher Apostle James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Ministry has once again stirred national debate after a video clip allegedly showing him making disturbing remarks went viral online...
Kenyan musician Charisma has strongly criticized fellow artist Bahati, accusing him of using the tragic death of Gengetone star Shalkido to seek attention and remain relevant. The accusation comes...
Sugardrive, and its frontman Paul E Flynn, made some of the most important music in South Africa in the 90s...
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has spoken out against online critics who frequently call her ‘shosh’, saying the label is not an insult but a badge of honor. The term R...
Reality personality and controversial businesswoman Mel Viljoen may have overestimated her clout in this self-indulgent podcast....
Moja Love confirmed that Khumalo will remain the host of Sizok'thola after being named ActionSA's Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate....
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Mchunu made headlines earlier this month following his homophobic slurs....
The concerts are scheduled for 8 November in Durban and 29 November in Johannesburg....
The Government has launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. This is a multi-agency, World Bank–financed initiative that targets to uplift 820,000 vulnerable yo...
Naivas Supermarkets, Kenya’s leading retail chain, is pleased to announce a leadership transition as part of its long-term growth strategy. Effective 1st November 2025, Andreas von Paleske, current...
The show features DJ and influencer Cyan Boujee, amapiano producer Mr JazziQ, and author Jackie Phamotse....