Boniface Mwangi. PHOTO/@bonifacemwangi/XThe President of the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), Boniface Mwabukusi, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, issued an update on the whereabouts of Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan Agatha Atuhaire. In a lengthy statement, Mwabukusi indicated that the Immigration Department of the United Republic of Tanzania was holding the two. “We wish to…
NCIC Chairman Rev Dr Samuel Kobia speaking at a recent event on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. PHOTO/@NCIC_Kenya/XThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), alongside senior clergy and leaders from faith-based organisations, have raised alarm over growing ethnic divisions and inflammatory political rhetoric as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Elections. NCIC, in a statement on Wednesday,…
Ott Tänak urges Hyundai to fix reliability issues after a strong Portugal performance was derailed by mechanical setbacks despite showing top pace. Hyundai rally driver Ott Tänak delivered a commanding performance at last weekend’s Vodafone Rally de Portugal, salvaging a hard-earned second place despite mechanical issues that dashed his hopes of victory. The Estonian looked…
An image of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. PHOTO/@rigathi/XFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence following the shocking death of Father John Ndegwa Maina, a Catholic priest from Igwamiti Parish in Nyandarua County. The priest’s demise, which occurred under suspicious circumstances just weeks after hosting Gachagua during his silver jubilee celebrations, has raised…
Brian Wanyama had to suffer the ignonimity of missing a penalty that cost AFC Leopards all three points away in Bandari last Sunday. AFC Leopards head coach Fredrick Ambani has jumped to Brian Wanyama’s defence after making a crucial mistake during the side’s 0-0 draw with Bandari in Mombasa last Sunday. The tightly contested FKF…
Andriy Portnov. PHOTO/@BabakTaghvaee1/XA man who served as an aide to a former Ukrainian president has been shot and killed in Madrid, local authorities have said. An unidentified gunman – or gunmen – shot former politician Andriy Portnov outside the gates of an American school in the Pozuelo area of the Spanish capital on Wednesday morning,…
BBC 21st May, 2025 12:47 PM An image representation of a vaccine. PHOTO/PexelsEngland will be the first country in the world to start vaccinating people against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea. It will not be available for everyone. The focus will mainly be on gay and bisexual men with a history of multiple sexual…
Shericka Jackson will contest a shorter distance over the weekend as she targets her first win after a series of near misses. Jamaican sprint queen Shericka Jackson will compete in a shorter distance at the Diamond League Meeting in Rabat on Sunday, May 25. The three-time world 200m champion will compete in her first 100m…
East Africa Law Society President Ramah Abubakar. PHOTO/@Ramah_Abubakar/XThe East Africa Law Society has demanded the release of activists Bonface Mwangi and Ugandan journalist Agather Atuhaire, who were arrested on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Tanzania. In a statement on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, East Africa Law Society President Ramah Abubakar urged authorities in Tanzania to…
Cabinet Secretary for Gender Hanna Wendot Cheptumo. PHOTO/@hannawcheptumo/XCabinet Secretary for Gender Hanna Wendot Cheptumo has called for urgent and coordinated action following a sharp rise in gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide in Kenya, which she described as a national crisis. Speaking in the Senate on Wednesday, May 21. 2025, the CS disclosed that at least…
DCI investigators are following the actions that will help to expose the murder of Father John Maina, a priest of the parish of the Catholic Church in Nyahururu The priest died two weeks after he was hosted by former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua at the 25th anniversary of the parish In their preliminary investigations, DCI…
Former Machakos First Lady Lillian Nganga. PHOTO/@LillyanneNganga/XFormer Machakos First Lady Lillian Nganga has weighed in on the recent removal of nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, highlighting the complexities faced by individuals in such political roles. Taking to her official X account on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Lillian emphasised that such positions require a careful balance, noting…
Bishop Kiengei when he welcomed the pastors at JKIA on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/MinyonyoMasterJesus Christ Companion Ministries (JCM) head pastor Ben Muthee Kiengei has shared a prophetic message just hours after rolling out the red carpet for two United Kingdom pastors who are visiting the country for an evangelical mission. In the post on…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba degazatted. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Senate has declared the seat held by Gloria Orwoba vacant following her expulsion from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party. In a gazette notice dated Wednesday, May 21, Senate Speaker Amason Kingi confirmed the vacancy, effective immediately. This comes after UDA’s National Executive Committee ratified a decision…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has reassured fans and athletes that the Kip Keino Classic will go on smoothly at the uncertified Ulinzi Sports Complex, despite growing concerns. The sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic has now found a new home after months of uncertainty, but questions continue to be raised. The event is scheduled…