US President Donald Trump has hit out at Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, repeating his claim that she asked “over and over” for a picture of them together at the G7 summit this week. In a post on Truth Social, Trump also accused her of not supporting US efforts to “deny] Iran from obtaining or developing a nuclear weapon”. He said that Meloni caused “a great logistical inconvenience” by barring the US from using Italian air facilities for American military operations in Iran. On Friday, the prime minister said she had been astonished by Trump’s initial claim that she “begged”…
Author: Oki Bin Oki
The Nairobi-Mombasa highway, a critical artery for trade and travel in Kenya, has over the years tragically become the site of numerous fatal accidents. Among the most devastating losses are those of several prominent businessmen from the Ukambani region, whose deaths have left deep voids in their communities and the wider business landscape. These entrepreneurs, each a titan in their own right, built legacies that extended far beyond their commercial ventures, and their untimely passing serves as a stark reminder of the perilous nature of this busy road. Stephen Ngei Musyoka, the founder and CEO of Makindu Motors, was perhaps…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has paid an emotional tribute to businessman Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua, who died in a tragic road accident at Masimba along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway. In a condolence message issued on Saturday, Kalonzo described Ngei as a close friend and a self-made entrepreneur whose life story inspired many Kenyans. “Stephen embodied the true spirit of a self-made entrepreneur,” Kalonzo said. “Rising from humble beginnings as a second-hand clothes hawker, he went on to build Makindu Motors Ltd into one of the country’s most successful automobile assembly companies.” The opposition leader said Ngei’s determination,…
In the bustling football landscape of Argentina—a country where the sport is more religion than pastime—an unlikely story has emerged. Thousands of miles from the savannahs of East Africa, a small amateur futsal club in Buenos Aires has built its entire identity around a deep and passionate love for Kenya. Its name is Kenia de Mi Vida—Spanish for “Kenya of My Life.” The club was founded by a group of Argentine friends who share a profound admiration for Kenya. While the exact origins of this connection remain unclear, the choice of name speaks volumes. In Argentine culture, adding “de mi…
Businessman Eric Muli has sparked a heated national debate after sharply disagreeing with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s remarks suggesting that Kenya’s capital city status cannot be moved from Nairobi. Muli argued that the discussion about relocating the seat of government should not be dismissed, citing Machakos County’s historical significance and growing economic potential as reasons why the idea deserves serious consideration. According to the businessman, Machakos already boasts an economy valued at approximately $4 billion, comparable to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of South Sudan despite lacking major natural resources such as oil. “Machakos has a $4 billion GDP.…
Prominent Makueni businessman and founder of Makindu Motors Ltd, Stephen Ngei and his wife, Giannaphina Mumbua Ngei, died following a tragic road accident at Masimba in Makueni County. The couple reportedly lost their lives in the accident that occurred on Friday night, sending shockwaves across Makueni County and the wider Ukambani region. The news of their deaths has been met with grief and disbelief, with leaders, friends and members of the business community mourning the loss of a man widely regarded as one of the most successful entrepreneurs and investors in the region. Ngei founded Makindu Motors Ltd, an automobile…
A motorcyclist died instantly on Friday night following a head-on collision along the Mumias–Bungoma Road in the Harambe area. According to police, the accident occurred on 19 June 2026 at about 2045 hours. The rider, identified as Malik Odhiambo Mapao, was riding a TVS Star motorcycle from the Bungoma direction heading towards Mumias. Police say he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Upon reaching the accident scene, the rider is reported to have failed to keep to his near and proper traffic lane, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota Hiace matatu belonging…
The Kenya Ports Authority unveiled plans to establish a dry port in Moyale and introduce ferry services on Lake Turkana in a major infrastructure push aimed at strengthening the Lamu Port–South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor and unlocking trade across northern Kenya and the wider region. The initiative, being undertaken in collaboration with the county governments of Marsabit County and Turkana County, is expected to improve regional connectivity, facilitate cargo movement and stimulate economic growth. KPA Managing Director Capt. William Ruto, accompanied by Mohamud Mohamed, toured proposed sites in Loiyangalani for the construction of the dry port and a modern jetty…
Police are investigating after a drone crashed into the compound of the French School in Nairobi’s Kilimani area on Friday morning. According to officials, the incident occurred at about 11:33 a.m. at the school located along Arwings Kodhek Road, next to Yaya Centre. The school’s head of security alerted police after the drone fell within the school compound. Officers who responded to the scene confirmed that a drone had crashed at the premises. The device was recovered and taken into police custody as an exhibit. The incident caused panic as police visited the scene for investigations. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)…
Residents of Nyandarua County will now access land services closer to home following the official opening of the county’s first-ever Lands Office in Ol Kalou. The office was inaugurated on Friday by lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome alongside Principal Secretary Generali Nixon Korir, in what the government described as a major milestone in decentralising land services. Tourism CS Rebecca Miano was present. For more than 60 years, residents of Nyandarua have been travelling to Nyahururu and other neighbouring lands offices to access services, including the processing and collection of title deeds. The new office is expected to improve efficiency, reduce…
Celebrity hair stylist Chris Appleton is the latest addition to this year’s Strictly Come Dancing line-up. Appleton, best known for his work with Kim Kardashian, joins singer-songwriter Delta Goodrem, EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and reality star Dani Dyer in the battle for the Glitterball trophy. The Leicester-born Color Wow stylist said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Strictly Come Dancing and coming home to the UK for this incredible experience.” As well as his work with Kardashian, Appleton has also created red carpet looks for the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande, while having his work showcased on…
A new round of direct talks between the US and Iran have been postponed after Vice-President JD Vance delayed a planned trip to Switzerland. The White House announced late on Thursday that Vance would not be travelling to the talks and said the logistics had not been “simple or predictable”. It comes a day after the US dropped its naval blockade of Iran after the two countries signed a deal aimed at ending the conflict. While the deal also said fighting should end in Lebanon, the country’s health ministry reported Israeli strikes had killed at least 47 people overnight and…
Italy’s prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, has said she is astonished after President Donald Trump told Italian TV she had “begged” him for a picture with her, in comments that have provoked an open row between the two leaders. Meloni has said his comments were entirely “made-up”, and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has cancelled a trip to the US early next week. The highly public exchange is an indication of how far their earlier close ties have frayed in the months since Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. Trump and Meloni were seen in close conversation at the…
The National Police Service (NPS) Friday launched a manhunt for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai following violent clashes that disrupted a youth empowerment meeting in Nakuru County on Friday, leaving several people with gunshot injuries. In a statement signed by police spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the NPS said preliminary investigations indicate that the violence at Sirikwa Umoja Grounds in Kuresoi Sub-County erupted during a Youth Empowerment Meeting attended by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Oscar Sudi and Irene Njoki. According to the police, the confrontation involved suspected goons allied to Alfred Mutai and supporters of Governor Kihika. Several people sustained gunshot injuries…
The future of testing is not just automated — it is agentic. The Agentic Testing Cloud is the umbrella that makes autonomous, end-to-end quality engineering real. It is one of the products within the platform now called TestMu AI, and LambdaTest Agentic Test Cloud sits right at the heart of that platform’s quality engineering toolkit. From LambdaTest to TestMu AI On January 12, 2026, LambdaTest formally became TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first full-stack agentic AI quality engineering platform. This was an evolution, not a pivot — same company, same engineers, same infrastructure, with a sharper focus on agentic…