The National Assembly’s Sports Committee has turned down a proposal to increase Kenya’s AFCON 2027 budget with the country yet to submit Ksh3.5 billion hosting fee. The Ministry of Sports has suffered a setback after its bid to increase its budget for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was shot down by Parliament. National Assembly…
The Governor of Siaya, James Orengo, has warned that any attempt to disrupt Linda Mwananchi’s upcoming meeting in Kakamega will not succeed The meeting, organized by Linda Mwananchi’s team led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is scheduled for Saturday, February 21. It is expected to start in Mbale and reach the peak at Amalemba Stadium,…
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations…
Efe Efeturi expressed great joy and relief when his wife gave birth to their first child, after almost two decades of waiting He announced the news online, following it with beautiful photos that touched many and sparked many congratulatory comments People on the internet flooded the comments section sending messages of love and well wishes…
Senator-elect Karen Nyamu visited Kasarani constituency to share her dream of becoming Nairobi’s women’s representative Nyamu found a place for the residents who attended his meeting and made sure that they would all be fed However, things did not go as planned, as Nyamu was surrounded by a mob, which left him visibly upset. Senator-elect…
Edwin Sifuna launched a modern campaign truck fully decorated with logos, equipped with a powerful sound system, to Linda Mwananchi’s rallies The Nairobi senator said that his supporters intervened after identifying vocal challenges in the previous meeting held in Kitengela However, the excitement turned to surprise after the newly launched truck was damaged on the…
Two people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine shaft in Rodi Nyahera, Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County. The victims, identified as John Muga, 62, and Bob Obonyo, 34, were trapped inside the shaft on Thursday while carrying out mining activities. Kanyango Sub-location…
Tears flowed freely down Recho Nassary’s face as she described how her husband abandoned her and their newborn in the hospital. After giving birth to a disabled child, the young angel needed surgery, and Nassary’s husband said he was going to raise money Nassary, from Tanzania, said that was the last time he saw him…
Audio By Vocalize Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men’s snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. [Xinhua] From alpine venues in the snow-dusted Italian mountains to the streets of Milan, the 2026 Winter Olympics have drawn global attention. They have also highlighted a…
Mathira Member of Parliament, Eric Wamumbi, has claimed that Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna’s fierce attacks against President William Ruto are due to the lack of a Ministerial position Wamumbi claims that Sifuna was seeking to be appointed Minister of Home Affairs during the Cabinet reshuffle in 2024, but was advised by Raila Odinga to wait…
Yayteslav Trahov, a foreign national widely labelled online as “the Russian guy behind viral videos. For a while, Kenya’s social media timelines morphed into a national amphitheatre of shock, speculation, and moral debate. Screens filled with whispered allegations, blurred clips, memes, and heated commentary, all orbiting around a foreign national widely labelled online as “the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Dorcas Rigathi showered their son Keith with lots of love The Doctor was celebrating his birthday, and his family treated the Carnivore to a well-deserved special party In the Rigathi family, birthdays and family time are given a lot of importance, as they celebrate each family member’s…
While other countries have reluctantly allowed their athletes to switch nationalities to Turkey in recent months, Nigeria is not letting one of its best leave without a fight. In recent months, a number of African athletes and some from the Caribbean have opted to ditch their countries and switch to Turkey ahead of the 2028…
People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has shared her recent struggle with the Social Health Authority (SHA) following her father’s hospital admission. Speaking on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Karua explained that SHA covered less than 10 percent of her father’s medical costs. The PLP leader noted that she had to pay the remaining balance from…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Nduva during the Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament presented by Absa at Karen Country Club on February 19, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa fired eight under par 62 to both take a stroke lead on Day 1 of the ongoing 2026 Magical…