Author: Mwenda Gitonga

YouTube has announced a major policy update targeting creators who rely on AI-generated or mass-produced content, signaling a tougher stance on what the platform deems “inauthentic” media. Starting July 15, 2025, the platform will enforce new rules under its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) that explicitly block monetization for content considered low-quality, repetitive, or not original — a growing trend fueled by the rise of generative AI tools. While YouTube has not yet published the full policy text, an official help page explains that these updates are designed to clarify what constitutes inauthentic content in today’s landscape, particularly in light of…

Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the newly sworn-in Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to uphold integrity, independence, and fidelity to the Constitution as Kenya looks ahead to the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the official swearing-in ceremony held at the Supreme Court buildings in Nairobi, Koome reminded the new IEBC team of the immense trust placed upon them by the Kenyan people. The ceremony came after the High Court dismissed a petition challenging the commissioners’ appointments. Today marks the beginning of a great public duty—one that demands not just competence and courage, but…

Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the signing of Ghanaian international Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United, subject to a work permit. The 23-year-old forward has agreed to a long-term deal with Spurs and will wear the number 20 shirt. Kudus joins the North London club after an impressive two-year spell at West Ham, where he scored 19 goals in 80 appearances across all competitions. His debut season in the Premier League was particularly notable, producing 14 goals and nine assists, and earning a Premier League Player of the Month nomination in December 2023. Tottenham described Kudus as an “exciting and…

Pop superstar Justin Bieber has made a dramatic and emotional return to the music world with the surprise release of his seventh studio album, SWAG, on July 11, 2025. The album arrives three years after Justice (2021) and had only been teased a day earlier, giving fans little time to anticipate what would be one of his most personal and stylistically evolved projects to date. SWAG features 21 tracks and collaborations with artists such as Gunna, Sexxy Red, Cash Cobain, Lil B, and Eddie Benjamin. The tracklist, revealed via an Instagram projection on a New York skyscraper, includes songs like…

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has issued a scathing rebuke of opposition leaders, accusing them of fueling tribalism, promoting lawlessness, and attempting to destabilize the country through ethnic incitement and political sabotage. Speaking during a relief distribution exercise in Kisauni, Mombasa County, CS Ruku claimed that Kenya was facing a wave of disobedience and violence stoked by “tribalistic and hateful people” who have failed in their leadership responsibilities. “There is a lot of disobedience in Kenya, which is brought by tribalistic people, hateful people, those who want to see anarchy in the Republic of Kenya,” said Ruku. “These are…

County Supermarkets Director Annabel Wanjiku Njambi has emotionally recounted the devastating impact of the July 7, 2025 Saba Saba protests, saying her 27-year investment has been nearly wiped out following widespread looting and destruction at four of her retail branches. In a tearful video statement recorded after the incident, Njambi said a former staff member was seen guiding looters during the attack — a betrayal she described as pure malice. One of the ladies was my former staff. She was the one showing the goons where to break in from. This is pure malice,” she said. “I have employed over…

Two allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua were among 36 individuals charged with terrorism on Thursday, July 11, at the Kahawa Law Courts over coordinated attacks on government installations during the June 25 anti-government protests. Peter Kinyanjui Wanjiru, also known as Kawanjiru, and Serah Wanjiku Thiga were arraigned alongside 34 co-accused persons, all of whom denied the terrorism charges. The prosecution alleges the suspects were involved in organized attacks in Kikuyu (Kiambu County) and Matuu (Machakos County), resulting in widespread destruction of public property. The court was told that in Kikuyu, several of the accused — including Daniel Wanyoike,…

President William Ruto has reappointed Erastus Ediung Ethekon as Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and six commissioners, just days after the High Court nullified the initial appointments over a violation of court orders. In a Special Kenya Gazette issue dated July 10, 2025, President Ruto exercised powers under Article 250(2) of the Constitution and Section 5(2) of the IEBC Act to reissue the appointments. Ethekon will serve a six-year term as Chairperson of the Commission, while the following individuals have been appointed as Commissioners for the same duration: The reappointments come just 48 hours after a…

A three-judge bench of the High Court in Nairobi has nullified the appointments of the Chairperson and Commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), citing a violation of court orders, but has left the door open for the appointments to be regularised. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, Justices Roselyne Aburili, John Chigiti, and Bahati Mwamuye ruled that Gazette Notices No. 7724 and 7725—dated June 10, 2025—were published in contempt of interim conservatory orders issued on May 29. These orders had expressly barred the gazettement of the IEBC appointments pending a hearing of a constitutional petition. “The Gazette…

It was a proud moment for Kenyan football as Nairobi United FC—famously known as the Naibois—were hosted at State House Nairobi by President William Ruto following their unprecedented victory in the FKF Mozzart Bet Cup and promotion to the FKF Premier League. The underdog team, once overlooked and underestimated, now finds itself in the national spotlight after stunning Gor Mahia in the FKF Cup final at Ulinzi Sports Complex and earning a place in top-flight football. President Ruto congratulated the players and coaching staff, praising the team not just for their historic win, but for embodying the spirit of Kenya.…