Brenda claims Stevo Simple Boy knew Dragon Junior was not his biological son [Photo/Courtesy] Brenda, the former partner of Kenyan rapper Stevo Simple Boy, has claimed that the musician knew long before their recent DNA test that he was not the biological father of their son, Dragon Junior. Speaking during a phone conversation with content creator 2Mbili on Tuesday, October 20,…
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Ciggie shares hilarious relay baton photo amid Stevo Simple Boy’s DNA drama [ Photo: Courtesy] Kenyan content creator Ciggie Johnson has amused social media users after sharing a relay race photo appearing to show him handing a baton to rapper Stevo Simple Boy amid their separate DNA controversies. Ciggie posted the image without a caption, leaving fans to interpret the possible message behind the gesture as the two entertainers faced questions about the paternity of children they had raised as their own. The post comes after Ciggie made headlines following reports that a DNA test had established he was not…
Christa Pike speaks in full sentences weeks after botched execution [Photos/courtesy] Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate who survived a botched lethal injection, is reportedly speaking in full sentences and showing signs of physical recovery nearly a month after the failed execution attempt. The…
Former TRHK actor Onyi begins three-month rehabilitation after Jaguar’s intervention [Photo: Courtesy] Former The Real Househelps of Kawangware actor Onyi has begun a three-month rehabilitation programme in Mombasa after musician and former Starehe MP Charles Njagua Kanyi, popularly known as Jaguar, intervened to help him get back on his feet. The development follows a public appeal by Onyi, who asked Jaguar to help him secure employment or start a business to support himself and his children. His plea attracted attention online, with his family expressing concern about his well-being and seeking help to improve his situation. In a video circulating…
Media personality Dr Ofweneke beat senior government officials and content creators to win a fun race during the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. Ofweneke, whose real name is Sande Bush, crossed the finishing line first in the friendly sprint held on Tuesday, October 20, earning bragging rights over a field that included senior government officials. Among those who took part were Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo, Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs, digital strategist Dennis Itumbi, content creator Arap Uria and former world junior 800-metre record holder Japheth Kimutai. The…
Kenyan rapper Stivo Simple Boy has announced his separation from his girlfriend, Brenda, following claims that DNA test results showed he is not the biological father of their son, Dragon Junior. In a statement shared on his Instagram page, the rapper said the two had parted ways following the results. “Following the DNA results, I wish to officially announce that Brenda and I are no longer together as a couple,” he stated. Stivo acknowledged the difficulty of coming to terms with the results, saying he had chosen to handle the situation with dignity. He also appealed to fans to respect…
Nameless has cancelled three scheduled performances in Nakuru, Nanyuki and Nairobi after falling ill, leaving fans disappointed as he takes time to recover. He disclosed that he had been battling a high fever, extreme weakness, a cough and loss of voice over the past few days, making it difficult for him to perform or travel. “I’ve been feeling quite unwell over the couple of days and despite doing everything I could to get better this weekend, I am struggling with high fever, extreme weakness, a cough and loss of voice making it impossible for me to perform this weekend.” The…
IShowSpeed has joined Barack and Michelle Obama as a producer of The Eyes of Ghana. [Courtesy] American internet sensation IShowSpeed has joined former United States President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as a producer of the documentary ‘The Eyes of Ghana’ a film exploring Ghana’s history and the preservation of rare footage documenting Africa’s independence movement. The announcement, made public of documentation marks a new venture for the popular livestreamer, as he ventures into documentary filmmaking. The film is directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ben Proudfoot, with Barack and Michelle Obama serving as executive producers through…
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has ordered Kamba Benga musician Alex Kasau Katombi to immediately remove his ‘Wikend’ music video from YouTube and other digital platforms over alleged sexually explicit content. In a statement issued on Friday, October 16, 2026, the board said the video contained nudity, indecent exposure and sexually explicit scenes, alongside depictions of substance abuse, alcohol consumption and tobacco use. According to the regulator, the content made the production unsuitable for general exhibition, particularly because it could be accessed by children and other vulnerable audiences online. KFCB said routine compliance monitoring had established that the video…
Elon Musk has unveiled Tesla’s next-generation Roadster electric sports car, showcasing a prototype that drove upside down, performed a mid-air flip and briefly took flight using rocket-inspired thrusters developed in collaboration with SpaceX. “Turns out the future does have flying cars,” Musk wrote on X, while sharing a video of the vehicle performing the aerial stunts. The demonstration, held at a SpaceX testing facility in McGregor, Texas, on Thursday, October 15, featured the long-awaited sports car executing manoeuvers rarely associated with conventional road vehicles. Footage showed the Roadster ascending a steep, curved ramp before travelling upside down, launching into the…
Bonez declared his commitment to Kamene saying he had no interest in dating other women (Photo: Courtesy) DJ Bonez has strongly denied speculation that his marriage to media personality Kamene Goro has hit the rocks, insisting that they are still together despite growing breakup rumours. Speaking during a quick-fire interview with content creator Grace Yuge, Bonez declared his commitment to Kamene, saying he had no interest in dating other women. “I am married, and I love my wife so much; my marriage is six years,” he said. The DJ acknowledged that marriage was not always easy…
DJ Bonez dismisses rumoured breakup with Kamene Goro [Photo: Courtesy] DJ Bonez has strongly denied speculation that his marriage to media personality Kamene Goro has hit the rocks, insisting that they are still together despite growing breakup rumours. Speaking during a quick-fire interview with content creator Grace Yuge, Bonez declared his commitment to Kamene, saying he had no interest in dating other women.…
However, the apology has not fully quelled the backlash (Photo: Courtesy) American television host Rob Finnerty’s past criticism of Lupita Nyong’o’s casting as Helen of Troy in Christopher Nolan’s film ‘The Odyssey’ has resurfaced following his apology to Kenyans over remarks comparing Nairobi to New York City. The Newsmax presenter faced backlash in May after questioning the casting of the Oscar-winning Kenyan actress as the Greek…
The actor was found unconscious at his home and taken to Manipal Hospital in Goa, where doctors attempted to revive him. Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The actor was found unconscious at his home and taken to Manipal Hospital in Goa, where doctors attempted to revive him. He was pronounced dead at approximately 5:20 a.m, according to reports. His son, Malhar Patekar, confirmed his death, marking the end of a career that spanned nearly five decades across…
The US military plans to livestream the scheduled execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan The United States military plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan is scheduled to be executed on December 3, 2026, following President Donald Trump’s approval of the death sentence. The Pentagon confirmed on Thursday, October 8, that the execution would be broadcast live, although details of the planned transmission have not been released. The decision has sparked widespread debate over the public broadcasting of…
Christa Pike is up and walking after failed execution Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate who survived a failed execution attempt, has begun walking again in hospital. Pike, 50, reportedly took her first limited steps on Wednesday, October 7, before managing to walk with assistance the following day, according to her lawyers, who provided an update on her condition. The development comes just over a week after Tennessee authorities attempted to execute her by lethal injection on September 30, only for the procedure to fail. According to reports, Pike had also regained the ability to eat, offering another indication…
Award-winning American actress Viola Davis Award-winning American actress Viola Davis has opened up about her battle with shingles. Viola revealed how the painful condition forced her to rethink her approach to health, ageing and the pressure to keep pushing through exhaustion. The 61-year-old Hollywood star shared her experience publicly for the first time on October 8, 2026, during the launch of the “Shingles, actually” awareness campaign in partnership with pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). In an interview, Davis recalled how the illness caught her off guard at a time when her career was gaining momentum and she had recently adopted her…
She was named Teacher of the Year (Photo: Courtesy) Popular Kenyan teacher Priscilla Wanjiku Karanja, popularly known as Tr Cillah, has dismissed speculation that she is set to leave her current school for a new teaching job after visiting Tenri Schools in Embu. The speculation emerged after a video showing students at Tenri welcoming the educator circulated online, with some social media users interpreting the reception as a sign that she could be joining the institution. Cillah, however, dismissed the claims, questioning some of the information being shared about her movements and alleged employment details. She expressed frustration…
They discussed having the second test conducted at a government facility (Photo: Courtesy) Ciggie Johnson’s paternity dispute has taken another turn after the mother of the 12-year-old girl he has raised for years rejected the results of an earlier DNA test and called for a fresh test. The development comes days after the Kenyan club host and content creator went public with claims that a DNA test had excluded him as the biological father of the girl he has supported since birth. The mother has disputed…
Pike was sentenced to death for her role in the 1995 (Photo: Courtesy) Christa Pike, the Tennessee death-row inmate who survived a failed execution last week, has regained consciousness and is now speaking, according to her lawyers. Pike, 50, survived Tennessee’s attempt to execute her by lethal injection on September 30 and remains hospitalised while receiving medical care. In a statement released on Tuesday, October…
Dr Salina Jelimo Wekesa urges kenyan men to stop pursuing DNA test and take care of children brouht up as their own [Photos/Courtesy] Relationship and family matters commentator Dr Salina Jelimo Wekesa has stirred debate after urging Kenyan men to stop pursuing DNA tests and instead continue raising children they have brought up as their own. Speaking on the Obinna Show Live, Wekesa said men who want peace in their families should let go of suspicions about paternity and focus on raising the children under their care. “Ninataka ambia wanaume kabisa ukweli Kenya hii, kama munataka tuishi kwa amani, mambo…
Malcom has urged DNA testing institutions in Kenya to lower their fees to about Sh5,000 (Photos/Courtesy) US-based Kenyan digital content creator Malcom has urged DNA testing institutions in Kenya to lower their fees to about Sh5,000, arguing that cheaper tests would make it easier for more people to establish biological relationships. In a video shared on his social media platforms, Malcom said DNA testing institutions should consider tapping into the growing demand for paternity tests by making the service more affordable and accessible. “Hizo institutions zenye zinafanya DNA, DNA ni very expensive. Ju sasa ni biashara si mfanye DNA ikue…
Terence argued that fatherhood is not solely determined by biology (Photo: Courtesy) Comedian and media personality Dr Ofweneke has challenged fellow entertainer Terence Creative’s advice to Ciggie Johnson to continue raising a 12-year-old girl despite a DNA test reportedly showing that he is not her biological father. The disagreement followed Terence’s call for Ciggie not to walk away from the girl, whom he has raised since birth. Drawing from his own experience of being raised by foster parents, Terence argued that fatherhood is not solely determined by biology, saying the bond, love and…
A cousin of the late Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV has said that the former monarch left behind more than one child. His sentiments added a new twist to the ongoing debate surrounding his succession. Ron Kazooba Kawamara made the revelation in a brief exchange on X after a social media user posted a message stating, “BABY OYO EXISTS.” Kawamara responded to the post with a short reply: “Babies :)” His response appears to indicate that Oyo had more than one child, although he did not provide the number of children, their names, ages or genders. BABY…
The two have now come face-to-face, giving social media users a chance to see them together (Photo: Courtesy) Kenyan singer Nikita Kering’ has finally met the woman who went viral on social media because of her striking resemblance to the award-winning musician. Nikita visited the woman behind the Kiki’s Kitchen content account at her business premises in Kitengela, where the two posed for photographs and shared a light-hearted moment. The woman had earlier caught the attention of Kenyans, who pointed out her resemblance to Nikita in photos and videos shared online. The comparisons sparked a series of playful nicknames,…