The original crew behind Fairlight just met up in Sydney. Founders Kim Ryrie and Peter Vogel marked fifty years since they started the pioneering Australian music tech company. Key early software engineers Michael Hornsby and Andrew Cannon were there too, among other staff. Their creation, the Fairlight CMI Series I from the late seventies, fundamentally shaped modern recording tech, earning a spot in the TECnology Hall of Fame two decades later.
They initially tried building a digital synth, which resulted in the bulky, expensive QASAR M8. Vogel then had the idea to record a piano note and play it back at different pitches, a process they named sampling. This led them to assemble a system with a green screen, a light pen for drawing...
Recent polling suggests President William Ruto's campaign for a second term just got more complicated. The data shows many Kenyans believe the passing of opposition leader Raila Odinga has made Ruto's potential re-election harder, not easier. About forty-one percent see Odinga's absence as a setback for the president, while thirty percent think it could actually help him. A significant portion, eighteen percent, say it makes no difference.
The survey reveals a major focus on the administration's performance over opposition dynamics. Both main parties have lost substantial support since the last election. ODM now holds twenty percent popularity, with Ruto's UDA at sixteen percent. The largest bloc is now undecided voters, making up...
The ODM leader, Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, says the party has not decided its path for the next election. He stated that grassroots consultations will determine whether ODM backs President William Ruto again or runs its own independent candidates in 2027. Speaking in Lugari, Oburu stressed that collective party decisions, not individual leaders, will set their direction. He emphasized his reliance on the membership, stating he is nothing without them and that everyone must follow agreed party policy.
Oburu explained their current focus is strengthening the party itself, not making premature political commitments. He mentioned building a ten-point agenda and expanding their influence before the election. He clarified that any future...
A Mombasa court let eight KDF soldiers go free on bond. They were arrested for their suspected involvement in the disappearance of some meth from a huge 8.2 billion shilling haul. That narcotics seizure happened in the Indian Ocean back in October. The senior resident magistrate, Gladys Ollimo, ruled the state had no good reason to keep holding them without filing formal charges.
The suspects, all from the Kenya Navy, each got a 500,000 shilling bond with a similar cash bail option. They must give up their passports, check in with the investigating officer, and get court permission for any international travel. The prosecution wanted them held longer, saying they were waiting for a report from the Government Chemist to confirm the...
Fred Matiang'i says he is running for president. The former Cabinet Secretary revealed he was once offered a chance to succeed President Kenyatta back in 2022, which he turned down, leading the Jubilee Party to back Raila Odinga instead. He claims public pressure is why he has decided to enter the race now, pointing to his decade of government experience. Matiang'i stated that the country agrees on wanting a new direction, and he believes he represents that needed change.
He asked for patience regarding the opposition's effort to unite behind one candidate for the next election. Matiang'i called it a process with natural difficulties, but expressed confidence that they would be a cohesive block when the time comes. He pushed back...
The Ministry of Health is cracking down hard on pharmacies selling prescription meds illegally. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a sharp warning, saying selling drugs like sildenafil without a valid prescription is a serious legal and public health risk. He stated that any pharmacy, wholesaler, distributor, or person caught doing this will face consequences. These include having products taken away, losing their business license, or even criminal charges.
To tighten control, the ministry is launching a mandatory online tracking system. Starting in January 2026, all imported, exported, and locally made health products must have their batch and lot numbers declared digitally. Officials think this will help stop prescription drugs from...
Kenya Met says get ready for a lot of rain. Moderate to heavy downpours are coming for five days, starting soon. Thunderstorms are also expected, mainly hitting the Lake Basin, Rift Valley, and Western Kenya areas.
Around twenty counties should see the worst of it. The list includes Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot. Central Kenya spots like Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi will also get heavy rain, especially in the afternoons and nights. Coastal counties like Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, Kwale, and parts of Tana River will...
A group of politicians working with Rigathi Gachagua wants the Public Service Cabinet Secretary, Geoffrey Ruku, gone. These leaders, mostly from Embu County, are calling for President William Ruto to fire them. They accuse Ruku of making hateful statements that could split the Mt Kenya region, pitting the East against the West. They claim his words go against the president's unity goals.
The politicians held a press conference to demand Ruku's resignation. They argued his derogatory comments create risk where none existed before, as these communities have long lived together peacefully. They told the president to show Ruku the door if he is serious about national cohesion. They also slammed Ruku for focusing on politics instead of his...
The Interior boss, Kipchumba Murkomen, just ordered a full country vetting of all County Rangers. This comes from reports that some have been using their guns for illegal stuff. He announced while laying down new rules for Narok County, specifically to deal with a flood of illegal weapons held by regular people. He named the areas of Kilgoris, Kuria East, Kuria West, and Emurua Dikirr, telling civilians there to turn in their illegal firearms right away.
Murkomen stated that no place would be allowed to become lawless. He said he is sending a policy order to the Inspector General of Police. Every ranger will get checked again, and they will have a clear chain of command. They will answer directly to the National Police Service from now...
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