Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Ruto has been targeting him due to his influence in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Ithanga, Murang’a, during the burial of Herbert Kariithi Macharia, Gachagua said Ruto is facing mounting resistance in key regions, particularly the vote-rich Mount Kenya area. “Ruto…
Arsenal’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Gabriel Jesus has been added to Arsenal’s Champions League squad as the Brazil striker steps up his long-awaited return from injury. Jesus has not played for Arsenal since January after suffering a knee injury during an FA Cup tie against Manchester United. The 28-year-old is back…
The Harambee Stars coach has expressed strong confidence that Fred Ambani is capable of guiding AFC Leopards back to league success. Kenya’s national team assistant coach, Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani, has expressed strong confidence in AFC Leopards’ head coach, Fred Ambani, believing he is the key to ending the club’s long wait for a league title….
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to…
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta addresses the media during a press conference in Brugge on December 9, 2025, [BRUNO FAHY/AFP] Mikel Arteta defended injury-hit Arsenal’s training methods despite admitting his side are in a “dangerous” situation with their fitness problems. Leandro Trossard did not travel to Belgium for Arsenal’s Champions League group phase clash with Club…
Drama was witnessed at various grounds in Langata Sub County as teams contested for semi-final tickets in the Abbas Khalif Super Cup with eyes on the grand prize of a 33-seater bus. The inaugural Abbas Khalif Super Cup has reached its decisive stage after weeks of intense round-robin action involving 40 teams drawn from the…
President William Ruto has revealed plans to build five luxury hotels inside the newly expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, marking a major shift toward high-end tourism aimed at increasing national revenue. Speaking during the commissioning of the sanctuary in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, President Ruto said the hotels will target premium international tourists. He noted…
Veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has sent a message to Kaizer Chiefs amid the speculation linking him with a move to the South African giants. Veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has opened up about his coaching future amid speculation linking him to South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. Mosimane is among top coaches who have been linked to…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly defended the government’s privatisation agenda, urging Kenyans to embrace the private sector as a key engine of national development. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, during the launch of the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy 2025–2030 in Nairobi, Mudavadi said Kenya’s economy has historically benefited whenever citizens supported bold…
President William Ruto approved luxury hotels in Tsavo National Park and increased tourist fees to increase income for local communities and conservation efforts Tourists will now pay between $500 and $1,000 per day, with all lodges required to charge at least Ksh 3,000 A new carbon trading program covering Tsavo East, West, and Galana Kulalu…
The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to…
MP Tim Wanyonyi confirmed the death of their elder brother James Mukhwana Wetang’ula on Wednesday, December 10 He wrote a touching tribute to honor him and confirm that despite the tragedy, the family remains strong in the Lord Kenyans mourned with the family and offered their condolences while praying for strength during the mourning period…
Newspapers on Wednesday, December 10, discussed various topics, with the politics of 2027 dominating the pages; President William Ruto is looking to get at least 2 million votes in Mt Kenya. Kenyan newspapers on December 10. Photo: Daily Nation, Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Nation Today Associates of the President William Ruto in the Mt Kenya…
Botswana’s Athletics Association has finally honoured its promise to Letsile Tebogo following his impressive display at the Paris Olympic Games. Botswana’s Olympic gold medallist, Letsile Tebogo, has officially received the keys to a new house, a reward from the government for his historic victory at the Paris 2024 Games. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) confirmed…
Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a…