For years, hosting a dinner party often meant mixing cocktails and setting out a bar cart. Alcohol was part of the ritual, but that’s changing. More people are now stepping away from booze and instead, they’re choosing to focus on health, presence, and a different kind of connection. As a result, the way we gather around the table is evolving, and the alcohol-free dinner party is becoming its kind of experience. The result is a more relaxed, inclusive vibe that focuses on good food, better conversation, and a genuinely calm atmosphere. Hosting a chill night without the booze is all…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
A group of protesters who attempted to march to State House was dispersed and chased by anti-riot police as the June 25 protests went on Wednesday. The group mostly of University of Nairobi students had gathered outside State House Girls where police had laid a razor wire and tried to breach it. But the officers dispersed them using teargas canisters. Another group has engaged police along Kenyatta Avenue and All Saints Cathedral for the better part of the afternoon. Others also destroyed statues at Uhuru Park and dragged them to Kenyatta Avenue. At least one person was shot dead in…
On June 25, 2025, the David Maraga Presidential Campaign Secretariat released a statement recognising the date as a pivotal moment in Kenya’s democratic journey, describing it as the beginning of what it termed the “Third Liberation.” Referencing Kenya’s historical milestones, the statement likened the current civic awakening—led largely by the youth—to the past struggles against British colonial rule and the fight against one-party dominance. The campaign noted that many young Kenyans, particularly Generation Z, had paid the ultimate price in their quest for accountability, justice, and constitutional governance. “We stand in solidarity with those who were abducted, tortured, maimed, and…
A brother and sister on Tuesday are taking sibling competition to a new level – specifically the local election level. Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are running against each other to become the Democratic nominee for a state senate seat in Florida. And in this sibling rivalry, their mother has taken a side: Lavon Wright Bracy is serving as her daughter’s campaign manager, according to her Instagram profile. There are four contestants altogether in the primary in Orlando, and the victor is expected to win the general election in September. One of the Bracy family’s close friends, civil rights…
Protesters in Venice are claiming an “enormous victory” after US tech billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wedding guests were forced to “run away” from the city centre, moving their main celebration to another location. The venues for the three-day party to mark the wedding of one of the world’s richest men to TV presenter Lauren Sanchez were never officially revealed. But the lavish celebrations were supposed to culminate in an event on Saturday at the sumptuous Scuola Grande della Misericordia. A local official in Venice has now confirmed to the BBC that the guests will gather instead at the Arsenale,…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Tuesday raised the alarm over the falsification of imprests. The commission singled out senior county government officials using proxies within devolved units. In a statement delivered on Tuesday, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud indicated that rogue officers have been using junior county staff, including interns, to hatch fraudulent schemes aimed at looting public funds through fictitious payments. The statement, read by EACC Western Region Manager Eric Ngumbi, further highlighted a spike in such cases toward the end of financial years, when devolved units scramble to exhaust all available resources before the closure of…
Cabinet met on Tuesday under the chairmanship of President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi and approved the proposed dualling of the 20.2km Nairobi Northern Bypass. This is a key infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing traffic congestion and expanding the road’s capacity to handle growing traffic volumes. The project will convert the current single carriageway into a dual carriageway and include the construction of eight interchanges, overpasses, and underpasses, as well as the development of non-motorised transport facilities, including walkways and cycle paths, improved drainage systems, and enhancements to adjacent roads. Stretching from Ruaka in Kiambu to Ruiru, connecting with…
In today’s world, online freedom faces threats from government censorship and surveillance. Free VPNs have become vital in the fight for internet privacy and freedom of speech. They allow users to bypass censorship, ensuring they can browse anonymously and access information freely. As digital spaces become battlegrounds for human rights, free VPNs are key in safeguarding individuals’ right to express themselves online. Free VPNs are more than just technical solutions; they are at the heart of technology and human rights. Studies reveal the growing impact of internet censorship on free speech, emphasizing the need for tools that help bypass censorship.…
Everyone says that baseball is America’s pastime, but numbers do not lie, and the top sport has been football by a large margin. With a season of over 162 games, hundreds of players come in and out of the sport, and for the regular fan, it is not easy to stay on top of who is running the sport. That is until a true unicorn comes and completely shifts the paradigm of the sport. Players like Michael Jordan in the NBA, Tiger Woods in golf, and now Shohei Ohtani in baseball have evolved the sport. The American Influence on Japanese…
Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja Tuesday warned against an attempt to access unauthorized and protected places like Parliament and State House. He said the protesters planning marches on June 25 should avoid the areas. “Additionally, it is important to note that unauthorized persons must refrain from accessing protected areas, under the Protected Areas Act (Cap 204, Laws of Kenya),” he said. This came as it emerged police not allow protesters near Parliament on Wednesday June 25 which will mark the first anniversary of last year’s similar protests. Access to State House will also not be allowed to unauthorized people.…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that Russia’s president understands only the language of force and that Tuesday’s “historic” Nato summit in The Hague will aim to ensure peace in Europe for generations to come. Merz told Germany’s parliament hours before the summit was due to start that Vladimir Putin remained determined that Ukraine should be part of Russia, and he said Berlin would pay its “fair share” to defend Europe. US President Donald Trump is on his way to the Hague for his first Nato summit since 2019 where all 32 leaders are set to commit to spending 3.5%…
Donald Trump has warned Israel against launching further attacks on Iran, hours after he said a ceasefire between the two sides had taken effect. The US president used an expletive as he criticised both sides, after each accused the other of breaking the US and Qatar-brokered truce. It came after Israel said Iran had violated the deal and vowed to respond with “powerful strikes”. Iran denied firing any missiles towards Israel and the country’s top security body has vowed to respond to any further Israeli aggression. Here’s what we know so far. When did the ceasefire take effect? Just after…
Tánaiste (Irish deputy prime minister) Simon Harris has raised concerns over the US State Department’s decision to expand its student visa requirements. Last week the State Department announced it would resume scheduling appointments for international student visas after halting the process in late May. New applicants will now have to make their social media accounts public for enhanced vetting. Harris said he planned to take up the issue with the new US ambassador to Ireland who is due to formally take up his post next month. Mr Harris said he had asked his officials to engage directly with the US…
A court in Japan has sentenced a US marine to seven years in prison after finding him guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa last year. Lance Cpl Jamel Clayton, 22, attacked the woman in her 20s, choking her from behind and attempting sexual intercourse, the court ruled. The case is one of a string involving US servicemen based in the Okinawa archipelago, where more than half of the 54,000 US soldiers serving in Japan are based. Previous crimes committed by American personnel have sparked anger and protests by locals in Okinawa, the largest of which took place 30…
Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohammed Roba was Tuesday arrested over allegations of attempted murder. Roba was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) from a hotel in Machakos, where he was reportedly staying with several Members of the County Assembly (MCAs). Witnesses said DCI officers stormed the premises at around 1:00 a.m., disarmed Roba, and left the scene, only to return later in the morning to effect the arrest. He was subsequently detained at the Machakos DCI office, where he recorded a statement. Roba was later released on police bail of Sh100,000 and is expected to present…