Gor Mahia defender Alphonce Omija has dismissed underdog claims ahead of Harambee Stars CHAN 2024. As Kenya ramps up preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija has sent out a bold message, dismissing the growing narrative that Kenya are mere underdogs in the upcoming continental tournament. Omija, who plies…
The sezied rolls of bhang. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/XPolice in Siaya County have intensified the war on drugs and contraband following a major operation on July 3, 2025, that led to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of narcotics and illicit goods. The operation, led by officers from Bondo Police Station in Nyang’oma Sub-Location, uncovered 270…
Health with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and others after a meeting on July 4, 2025. PHOTO/@HonAdenDuale/XKenya has vowed to intensify its efforts to combat the country’s growing cancer burden following a high-level meeting between Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano…
Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson has credited showdown with Noah Lyles as a source of motivation after running a world-leading time. Jamaican sprint star Kishane Thompson sent shockwaves through the athletics world after clocking a sensational world-leading time of 9.75 seconds in the men’s 100m final at the Jamaican Athletics Association (JAA) National Championships. The time,…
President William Ruto addresses leaders during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, on Friday, July 4, 2025.PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/xPresident William Ruto on Friday, July4,2025 hosted leaders from Embu County at State House, Nairobi, in a strategic meeting aimed reasserting his grip on the Mount Kenya voting bloc. The meeting comes just days after Ruto returned from an…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has given reasons why he wants South Africa’s biggest young prospect to ditch the country for Europe. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy still has his eyes on what is happening back home in South Africa even as he looks to revive the fortunes of Kenyan football. McCarthy’s sight seems to…
U.S.A flag waving on a white metal pole. PHOTO/Pexels The U.S. embassy in Nairobi is closed today, Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of America’s Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The day, formally recognised by an Act of Congress in 1870, is marked annually by…
Kaizer Chiefs have ruled out a move for Michael Olunga and are now accelerating efforts to sign a different striker. Michael Olunga was on the radar of South African giants Kaizer Chiefs, but their pursuit hit a snag, and they have since shifted focus to finding another prolific goal scorer. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi has…
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa leads protests to oppose the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/@EugeneLWamalwa/XThe Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has sharply criticised the government over what it termed as Ksh1.2 billion allocation for a new church at State House, calling it a misplaced priority. The post, shared…
The shifting sands of Coast politics are redefining old loyalties, with Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho now at the forefront of President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign—while Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, a former Ruto ally, has emerged as one of the regime’s harshest critics. Joho, who previously lambasted Ruto during the 2022 campaigns, is…
Aleksandar Mitrovic has reportedly been dropped from Al-Hilal’s future plans by Simone Inzaghi amid Manchester United interest. Serbian international Aleksandar Mitrovic may be on the verge of a sensational return to the Premier League after reports emerged that new Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi has excluded the prolific striker from his future plans. The former Fulham…
The defender has battled injuries in recent months but feels a national team call-up for CHAN 2024 is a reward for his hard work last season. Tusker defender Michael Kibwage is still pinching himself after getting a Harambee Stars call-up for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024). Kibwage was among the players named…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday, June 30, 2025, during a crucial meeting with representatives from the International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya @kipmurkomen/XIn recent days, there has been significant public debate in Kenya regarding comments made by Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Kipchumba Murkomen, with some claiming he issued a controversial “shoot-to-kill” order. However, legal…
The Nairobi City Marathon returns this Sunday with a record-breaking field and a new route. The fourth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon is set to take place on Sunday with a new starting and finishing point at Uhuru Park, shifting from the previously used Nyayo National Stadium. The change comes amid a sharp rise…
President William Ruto during his European tour on July 1, 2025. PHOTO/@GovLeeKinyanjui/XNick Mwangi, the Secretary General of the Kenya Ahadi Party, has accused the government of abducting young Kenyans out of fear of their growing influence, vowing to ensure President William Ruto serves only one term. Speaking on a morning show in a local TV…