5 jailed over plot to kidnap minister

BBC 07th March, 2025 06:19 AM Court gavel. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Five members of a German far-right group have been jailed for plotting to overthrow the government and kidnap its health minister. Four of the group were described as “ringleaders” of a “terrorist organisation” which planned to use violence…

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‘One of the best decisions I ever made’

Justin Gatlin has opened up on how an enforced decision due to injury woes turned out to be one of the greatest decisions he made en-route to beating Usain Bolt in 2017. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has reflected on a pivotal decision in 2017 that shaped his career and led to his unforgettable victory…

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IPOA investigates fatal police shooting of 2 people in Majengo

IPOA Chairperson Ahmed Issack Hassan speaking during a board meeting in Meru on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. PHOTO/@IPOA_KE/X The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has launched an investigation into fatal shootings involving police officers from Shauri Moyo Police Station in Nairobi County where two people lost their lives and three others suffered serious injuries…

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National Assembly declares vacancies in key committee leadership after purge of Gachagua allies

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during a past House business. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE The Clerk of Kenya’s National Assembly Samuel Njoroge on Thursday, March 6, 2025, officially declared vacancies in the positions of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson across several parliamentary committees following the reconstitution of committee memberships. The announcement, made on March 5, 2025, marks a…

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Manchester United stars celebrate Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars coach

Manchester United players congratulated Benni McCarthy on his appointment as Harambee Stars head coach. Being a respected figure among Manchester United players, Benni McCarthy has received heartfelt congratulations from several stars of the Premier League club after being named the new head coach of Harambee Stars.  The South African coach, who served as Manchester United’s…

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Veronica Campbell-Brown agrees with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the unique challenge of motherhood

Veronica Campbell-Brown has agreed with her fellow Jamaican legend on how motherhood can shape an elite female athlete. Jamaican sprint legend Veronica Campbell-Brown has voiced her agreement with her compatriot Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on the distinctive challenges of balancing motherhood and elite athletics. Campbell-Brown, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the 200 meters, welcomed her first…

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