Amid growing unease within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), a pivotal National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for October could determine whether Edwin Sifuna retains his position as secretary-general. The NDC, expected to set the party’s direction heading into the 2027 general elections, will involve reviewing reports from party organs, adopting policy stances, and electing national…
In a stunning Group A clash at the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, Kenya’s Harambee Stars delivered a breathtaking performance to edge out two-time champions Morocco with a 1-0 victory. The match took place on Sunday, August 10, at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani—a win that now ensures Kenya’s place in the quarterfinals….
Manchester United and Leeds United played out a 0-0 draw in a pre-season clash held in Oslo, marking a quiet start to both teams’ preparations for the new season. The match featured the debut of Matheus Cunha under new head coach Ruben Amorim, who recently took charge at Manchester United. Despite the introduction of several…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has cancelled his planned tour of the Mt. Kenya region, citing credible threats to public safety. He revealed that intelligence reports indicated organized groups had been mobilized to disrupt his meetings, prompting him to call off the visit to avoid potential violence. Drawing on his background in national…
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries—excluding Somalia and Libya—and most Caribbean nations, in a landmark move aimed at enhancing regional integration, tourism, and trade. The policy change allows travelers from these countries to enter Kenya without applying for a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Visitors from non-East African…
Kiambu, Kenya — Kenyan comedian Zakaria Kariuki, popularly known by his stage name KK Mwenyewe, has passed away at the age of 22 following a short illness. The rising star died on the evening of Monday, July 14, while receiving treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, according to close friends and fellow comedians. His death…
Nairobi, Kenya — The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a fresh increase in fuel prices, marking a significant rise across all petroleum products for the pricing cycle covering July 15 to August 14, 2025. In its latest monthly review, EPRA attributed the hike to a sharp increase in the global landing costs…
Nairobi, Kenya — A major financial scandal involving Equity Bank has come to light, revealing a complex web of fraud that saw more than Sh1.5 billion siphoned through a series of coordinated transactions allegedly facilitated by rogue employees, former real estate dealers, and a cover-up that has shaken the banking sector. Investigations by the Banking…
Kenyan football prodigy Aldrine Kibet has officially signed with Spanish top-flight club Celta Vigo in a groundbreaking deal. The 18-year-old midfielder, a rising star of Kenya’s U20 team, becomes one of the youngest Kenyan players to land a high-profile contract with a La Liga club, marking a major leap in his budding career. Kibet’s talent…
