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A claim that Kenyan President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua met secretly in New York to discuss political differences has been found to be false.
Kenyan President William Ruto has unveiled plans to support farmers affected by drought, including reducing fertilizer and seed costs, and investing in water harvesting and storage infras...
A social media post claims Lulu Hassan has joined Kenya's UDA Party and plans to run for the Mvita Parliamentary seat, but there is no official announcement from the party or Lulu Hassan.
A viral video claiming to show a massive military presence at Lee Funeral Home on October 7, 2026, has been found to be false.
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a support package for over 106,000 village elders, including a monthly stipend of KSh 3,000, smartphones, training, and health insurance cover.
A TikTok video falsely claims Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed Dr. Oburu Odinga's death, but evidence shows Oburu is alive.
International film "Call Me Queen" premieres in Nairobi at Prestige Cinema during 2026 NBO Film Festival
A Facebook post claiming former Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race has been verified as false.
ANZA MMA Contenders 9 takes place on October 29, 2026, at The Alchemist in Nairobi, featuring an 11-fight card with top-tier grapplers and developing talent from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
A fabricated image of Taifa Leo's front cover page claims Rift Valley Kikuyus warned Gachagua is taking them back to 2008, but it's been debunked as fake.
Kenyan gospel singer Ninah, part of the duo Wapendwa Muziki, has been subjected to vicious cheating and DNA claims on social media, sparking a heated debate.
A social media post claims Kenyan Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made remarks about Wicknell Chivayo's helicopter crash, but verification reveals no credible evidence to su...
