The Harambee Stars coach has expressed his excitement about joining forces with African icons Burna Boy, Victor Wanyama and others in a new major role. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his immense excitement about working with legends, including Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and Kenyan football legend Victor Wanyama, as global brand ambassadors of…
As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general election, young people are being urged to exercise caution and responsibility on social media, with authorities warning that online insults, hate speech, and inflammatory posts could spark tension and deepen divisions among communities. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has highlighted the growing risk of digital…
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Kenyan newspapers reported a major political setback for former vice president Rigathi Gachagua, with several of his key allies leaving his camp. Daily newspapers also reported the alleged multi-billion shilling scam in the National Youth Service (NYS). Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, January 16. Photos/screenshots: DN, PD, The…
Kenyan motorists and households will enjoy slight relief at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced a reduction in fuel prices in its latest monthly review. EPRA said it has lowered the price of super petrol by Ksh2 per litre, while diesel and kerosene have each dropped by Ksh1 per litre,…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a strong public alert warning Kenyans to stay away from fraudulent job advertisements circulating on social media as preparations for the upcoming February 26, 2026 by-elections gather momentum. In a statement posted on X on January 15, 2026, the electoral body said scammers have flooded online platforms with fake recruitment notices designed to…
The handsome Seth Nyakio was a student at Zetech University. He was lured to Thika by a man he believed to be his friend, and sadly, he was attacked and killed Hon. Lucy Njeri, from Kirinyaga County, did not sleep at all knowing that the suspected killer of her beloved daughter, Seth Nyakio, was out…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made explosive claims linking a high-level political meeting at Sagana State Lodge to the overnight demolition of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s business premises, deepening political tensions across the Mt Kenya region. In a statement he shared on X on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Gachagua alleged that the destruction followed…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the driving license of a matatu driver following a shocking incident in Riruta, Nairobi County, where a tout was caught on camera pushing a young girl along the roadside, nearly causing her to fall into a drainage channel. In a statement released on Thursday, January 15,…
Police are looking for a Dandora resident, Nelson Omeno, who is accused of beating his 15-year-old daughter, Charlene Nyangwes, after visiting her biological mother Charlene’s mother, Pamela Sande, revealed that her daughter called her after the attack, asking for help, a call that now haunts her Omeno is alleged to have taken the injured boy…
A former Manchester United coach has warned that Bafana Bafana face a tough challenge at the World Cup due to the strength of their group opponents. Former Manchester United assistant coach René Meulensteen has delivered a stark warning about Bafana Bafana’s prospects at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, suggesting they face a monumental task to…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro poked holes into President William Ruto’s vision of turning Kenya into “a Singapore of Africa,” arguing that the two economies differ too fundamentally in size, structure, and development path to make such a comparison meaningful. Speaking on JKLive on Wednesday night, Nyoro warned that benchmarking Kenya against Singapore risks…
Two players will miss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco due to suspension Sadio Mane helped Senegal knock out record champions Egypt, while Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties AFCON rules on yellow cards have caused a lot of debate, with players missing important games due to the accumulation of player…
File image of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi The High Court has frozen multiple bank accounts linked to Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and several companies allegedly connected to him, as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) pursues claims of corruption and economic crimes amounting to over Sh813 million. On Thursday, Justice Benjamin Musyoki granted the…
The alleged abduction of Juja MP George Koimburi last May has been revealed as a deliberate disappearance to avoid charges of land fraud The Democratic Party for the People (DCP) revealed that he engineered the incident, embarrassing Rigathi Gachagua and other allies who had blamed the government Koimburi was found unconscious in a coffee plantation,…
Following Xabi Alonso’s sacking, star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are facing accusations of leading a revolt that ultimately led to the coach’s dismissal. Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism after footage emerged showing him seemingly defying manager Xabi Alonso’s instructions following Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona. The incident has been…