An Eldoret court has ordered a man accused of swindling 18 job seekers out of more than Ksh. 12 million to begin refunding their money by September 29, 2025. Prosecutors say Joseph Kipkoech Keino tricked his victims, including university students and taxi operators, by claiming he could secure them high-paying jobs in Australia. The court…
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has watered down calls from some Western Kenya MPs urging him to run as President William Ruto’s deputy in the 2027 elections. In an interview with TV47, Oparanya said he was content with his current Cabinet role and not pursuing political ambitions ahead of the next polls. “I’m comfortable at…
Nairobi county’s Chief Officer for Environment, Geoffrey Mosiria, has urged motorists in the CBD to switch off their vehicle engines after parking, warning that idling cars are worsening the city’s already poor air quality. Mosiria said vehicle emissions, combined with reckless waste burning and factory gases, are the leading causes of rising pollution levels in…
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A father has taken Kiambu High School to court for subjecting his son to a drug test, arguing that it violated his rights and caused him embarrassment in front of parents, teachers, and fellow students. In the petition, the father – identified in court papers as MKS – claims the school suspended his son on…
The High Court has thrown out a petition challenging the government’s fuel pricing formula, dashing hopes of relief at the pump for Kenyans. Kituo cha Sheria filed the case in December 2023, seeking to compel the State to stabilise and lower fuel prices, which then stood at Ksh217 per litre. The lobby group argued that…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has urged the authorities to strictly enforce laws that protect the Kenyan flag, warning that its misuse dishonours the sacrifices that were endured during the country’s fight for independence. In a strongly worded statement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Passaris called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to arrest…
Javelin great Julius Yego has provided a positive update following the injury he suffered in the final of the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Former world javelin champion Julius Yego has broken his silence on the injury that saw him exit the 2025 World Championships in painful fashion. Yego made it to the final but…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Monday announced fresh measures to bolster security at the Kenya–Somalia Border One Crossing after concerns earlier this month about Jubaland forces infiltrating Kenyan territory. Speaking in Mandera, Murkomen said security agencies had fully restored order at the crossing and reassured residents that Kenya would not allow external conflicts to…
Lilian Odira stormed to a record-setting victory at the just concluded Tokyo World Championships 2025, clinching 800m gold in the process. Kenya’s Lilian Odira stunned the athletics world on Sunday after storming to gold in the women’s 800m final at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, producing a devastating late kick to outpace pre-race favorites…
Kenya has made history at the World Athletics Championships 2025 by becoming the first ever nation to clinch gold medals in all distance events in Tokyo. Kenya cemented its place in athletics folklore at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, becoming the first country to sweep every women’s distance title on offer. From the…
Mary Moraa has ended her challenging 2025 season by vowing a strong comeback while praising Lilian Odira’s breakthrough 800m victory. Olympic 800m bronze medallist Mary Moraa has endured one of her toughest seasons in 2025, ending it with a seventh-place finish in 1:57.10, a season’s best time at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan….
Coach Jackline Juma praised the Rising Starlets’ effort in their 1-1 draw with Ethiopia but stressed the need for improvements ahead of the World Cup qualifier return leg. Rising Starlets coach Jackline Juma has lauded her side but highlighted a few things that need to be worked on after being held to a 1-1 draw…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made a firm decision about her track future after the 2025 World Championships. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has ruled out extending her career beyond 2025, confirming that the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo will be her final outing. At the global showpiece, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce made the final of the women’s 100m…
Letsile Tebogo faced highs and lows in Tokyo but managed to secure a modest payout from the World Athletics Championships. Letsile Tebogo endured one of the toughest outings at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, that ended on Sunday, September 21. The reigning Olympic 200m champion went into the championship, hoping to improve his…