The remarkable stability of Kenya’s shilling against the US dollar in the past year has now become the subject of high-level talks between Nairobi and the International Monetary Fund. For most of 2025, the Kenyan shilling has traded around KSh129 per US dollar, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves, steady diaspora remittances, and prudent monetary policy…
Bayer Leverkusen’s players celebrate scoring vs SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on October 26, 2025. [INA FASSBENDER / AFP] Bayer Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons. Under Xabi…
His sister former prime minister Raila Odinga and Kisumu women’s representative, Ruth Odinga, criticized ODM politicians singing the slogan ‘Tutam’ Ruth emphasized why the slogan is bad for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which is currently under the leadership of Siaya senator, Oburu Oginga The satirical politician said that members of the party should consider…
Harambee Starlets will have to contend with some tough opposition at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations given the calibre of the qualified teams. Harambee Starlets joined elite company when they qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026). Kenya completed the job when they beat The Gambia 1-0 in the…
Ruth Odinga had traveled to India to help her brother, Raila Odinga, who had traveled for medical treatment The former prime minister collapsed during his morning walk and was rushed to hospital, but did not recover Ruth, in an interview, recalled the day before her death, how he cooked for her and how she felt…
President William Ruto has dismissed Kenya’s current opposition as lacking any credible agenda or vision, asserting that his only serious political challenger was the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on Thursday, October 30, while on a development tour in Malava, Kakamega County, President Ruto accused the opposition principals of engaging themselves in retrogressive…
On Friday, October 31, Kenyan newspapers reported extensively on the post-election unrest in Tanzania, with protesters clashing with the police. This comes as the counting of votes begins in the East African nation, even if President Samia Suluhu is not known. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 31. Photos/screenshots: DN, PD, The Standard,…
Hussein Ali Mwinyi won a second term as president of Zanzibar after getting 74.8 percent of the vote, according to official results The ruling CCM party extended its decades-long rule as the number of voters reached 88 percent across the islands In his victory speech, Mwinyi encouraged unity and promised reforms to strengthen the governance…
Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has been honoured for championing the inclusion of women in security services during the tenure of the late President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. The recognition was presented during the Ushiriki Wema Initiative’s annual sporting event, Staara ya Wazee, held at the Ulinzi Complex grounds in Lang’ata, Nairobi, yesterday. And in…
Police in East Thika launched a massive manhunt after thieves raided Maguni Patrol Station and stole two guns with ammunition The raid, discovered before dawn on October 29, revealed a large-scale raid at one of Kiambu’s police stations. Investigators arrested 72 people and one police corporal, as detectives probe the possible involvement of local criminals…
Avram Grant of Israel reacts during a quarter-final in the 2015 AFCON when Ghana played Guinea in Malabo February 1, 2015. [REUTERS/Amr Abdallah] Zambia have confirmed the departure of 70-year-old Israeli coach Avram Grant, who led the national team through a difficult 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) announced…
Senator Oburu Oginga says that Nyanza should not engage in the discussion of who should be the next leader of the region after the death of Raila Odinga According to him, Raila and his colleagues did their part politically for the long time it took them He said Raila trained many young politicians who are…
Samburu pastoralists inspect camels gathered for sale at a livestock market, where various animals including camels are traded, in Merille, on September 30, 2025. [AFP] “God, God, God, protect them,” chanted two herders, their eyes following a dozen camels rushing toward acacia trees, oblivious to the dry riverbed in northern Kenya where it hasn’t rained…
Thieves raided ACK church in Kirinyaga, stealing property worth over KSh 100,000 and leaving a disturbing clue Believers arrived for Sunday service and found their sanctuary ransacked, with even the Bible missing from the altar Police searched for one suspect after he tried to sell church equipment for a fraction of its value in the…
Kasarani Stadium will witness a historic rivalry reignited, as contrasting fortunes and high drama collide in a passionate SportsPesa League showdown. 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions Mathare United will welcome record champions Gor Mahia for a highly anticipated SportPesa League clash at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, this Thursday. This fixture is one of…