On Thursday, February 6, reports emerged about allegations of the kidnapping of Sadam Buke's famous Kude from Isiolo County However, Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja said that Buke was legally arrested by police According to the Chief of Police, Buke was arrested for his relationship with the Oromo Liberation (OLA) which serves in Isiolo and…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Thursday hosted Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi Mugaa at the county headquarters to discuss collaboration on water access and irrigation expansion in the region. The talks were aimed at enhancing the supply of water for domestic and agricultural use to boost food production. “This collaboration is a crucial step in…
Dina Asher-Smith is thriving in her new training environment alongside Julien Alfred, gaining valuable skills to prepare for the long 2025 season. Former world 200m champion Dina Asher-Smith ditched her long-time coach John Blackie for Edrick ‘Flo’ Floreal in 2023 and not at any point does she regret her decision. The Briton sprint queen also…
Brigid Kosgei has enjoyed a remarkable marathon career at a very young age, breaking world records and winning numerous titles and here is everything you need to know about her. Marathon runners have over the years come good past their 30th birthday but Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei was already winning major races and breaking records way…
Noah Lyles has shared invaluable advise with Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout on handling pressure and criticism. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has offered invaluable advice to Australian teen sprint sensation Gout Gout on handling pressure from fans. Noah Lyles has been at the forefront when it comes to receiving love and hate in equal…
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), in partnership with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) Kajiado and the County Government of Kajiado, has trained agripreneurs and agricultural extension officers in Isinya on digital soil fertility mapping. While addressing the media after the training, Lucas Tanui, a research officer in KALRO, said that…
AFC Leopards midfielder Kelly Madada has risked angering his own supporters with teasing comments about sworn rivals Gor Mahia. Harambee Stars and AFC Leopards wonderkid Kelly Madada has stirred controversy among Ingwe faithful after making eyebrow-raising remarks about the club’s fierce rivals, Gor Mahia. Madada, who has been making waves with his stellar performances for…
Kenyan comedienne Jacky Vike, popularly known as Awinja, has finally put to rest swirling reports that her rising popularity in Western Kenya, fueled by her vibrant ‘Disco Matanga’ shoots, is part of a grand strategy to bolster her vote tally in preparation for a 2027 political bid. Speaking candidly during an interview with a local…
President William Ruto has mourned the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela. In a statement on Friday, February 7, 2025, moments after the news of the journalist’s death came through, Ruto termed him as a gifted and powerful broadcaster who captured his audiences with his alluring voice. “We are heartbroken by the death of veteran…
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho Hassan has said that Kenya will match with other African countries towards green shipping. In a speech read by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Geoffrey Kaituko, the CS noted that Kenya, like other African countries, will take a…
The government through the Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council to enforce immediate closure of unregistered aesthetic clinics. The directive comes following the completion of the assessment of aesthetic clinics and beauty spas offering plastic surgery and invasive cosmetic procedures in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret. Principal Secretary (PS)…
Veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has joined Kenyans in mourning the passing of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela. Taking to social media, the president expressed his heartfelt condolences to the late journalist’s family, honouring his immense contribution to Kenyan media. “We are heartbroken by the death of veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has revealed his ultimate dream as Harambee Stars captain before he calls time on his career. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has set his sights on a historic milestone before he calls time on his career. Ten years since emerging as the nation’s premier striker, Olunga remains determined to carve…
On August 1, 1982, veteran radio personality Leonard Mambo Mbotela was picked up early in the morning by a contingent of heavily armed officers at his house in Ngara. In what in modern-day society could be described as abduction, Mbotela was taken straight to Voice of Kenya (VoK) studios along Harry Thuku Road. Surrounded by…
Mwanza. Kenyan senior journalist and broadcaster, Leonard Mambo Mbotela, has died of a traumatic illness, the Kenyans.co.ke website reported. Mbotela's death (85) has been confirmed by the wife of her son known as Anne Mbotela that the journalist involved in establishing various television programs in Kenya died today on Friday February 7, 2025. Mbotela who…