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Lynet Okumu

Lynet Okumu writes on various subjects, from business to entertainment, lifestyle & health, in Africa and beyond. She is a graduate of Journalism and Mass Communication from the Masinde Muliro University.

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EntertainmentCelebrities
11 Apr 2025
Mary Biketi may be known to many as the stylish fourth wife of former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, but behind the polished exterior lies a woman who has weathered both public scrutiny and personal heartbreak. From navigating a painful miscarriage, to raising her son and building a thriving real estate business in Nairobi’s upscale suburbs, Biketi is rewriting her story on her own terms.
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya's 4th wife Mary Biketi
NewsLocal
10 Apr 2025
Cleophas Wakhungu Malala’s life reads like a gripping script — bold, dramatic, and deeply layered. From a young student to a man of means with mansions, a growing family, and a noticeable physical transformation that sparked curiosity nationwide. This is the journey of a man who dared to challenge the system, whether through politics or plays, and paid the price, often in headlines.
Cleophas Malala
EntertainmentCelebrities
9 Apr 2025
Eric Omondi may be the king of comedy, but when it comes to matters of the heart, his love life reads more like a tragic script with a recurring plot twist. After two public engagements — both ending in quiet goodbyes almost exactly two years later — questions are now swirling about whether the funnyman’s long-declared skepticism about marriage is the real reason behind these romantic dead ends.
A collage of Eric Left to right: Omondi with his two ex girlfriends Chantal and Lynne Njihia repressively
EntertainmentMovies
3 Apr 2025
Over the years, several Kenyan actors have taken on the classic "Alejandro" role: the charming, devoted, and irresistibly romantic lead who makes fans swoon with his undying love. Whether it’s a rich heir fighting for love across social classes, a hopeless romantic waiting for the right moment to confess his feelings, or a resilient lover overcoming obstacles, these actors have owned their roles and left fans emotionally invested. Who's your favourite?
9 Kenyan actors who owned the Alejandro role