Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is facing a backlash from fans over his comments on immigration in the UK and for trying to justify Old Trafford job cuts. Manchester United’s minority owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is facing sharp criticism from fan groups after claiming the UK has been “colonised by immigrants.” The INEOS…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has credited President William Ruto’s administration with strengthening national security, noting that Kenya has not experienced a major terrorist attack during Ruto’s time in office. Speaking in Garissa during the President’s three-day tour of northern Kenya, Duale noted that the country has remained largely shielded from significant external terror threats….
Edwin Sifuna speaks after being removed as Secretary General of ODM, says he has been overwhelmed by messages of support and will address the media His removal followed a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) in Mombasa which divided senior leaders and led to the appointment of Catherine Omanyo as Acting Secretary General Four…
In a world where food insecurity and child malnutrition continue to challenge communities, a quiet revolution is taking root in Kenya one school garden at a time. This week, the Steering Committee of the Mama Kitchen Gardens Initiative convened a high-level consultative meeting with the the Principal Secretary for State Department for Children Services Carren…
The World Bank has ignored a report circulating online that appears to reprimand former vice president Rigathi Gachagua for his criticism of the NYOTA program Gachagua claimed that the money given to Kenyan youth under the program came from the World Bank and was misused for political gain In its clarification, the World Bank Kenya…
Former FKF president Nick Mwendwa has been named among those suspected to have misused public funds meant for the failed CHAN 2018 tournament. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated legal proceedings against several former sports officials, including ex-Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Nick Mwendwa, in connection with an alleged Ksh330 million scandal. The…
ODM has not committed to support President Ruto in 2027, keeping its options open to cooperation with like-minded parties Oburu stressed that cooperation with UDA depends on the interests of both parties; if no agreement is reached, ODM may secede The aim of the party at the moment is to strengthen itself and monitor the…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has adopted a cautious stance as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, making it clear that the party will take its time before deciding whether to support a one-term or two-term presidential agenda. Speaking at a National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa, ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga said the party is…
Six singles from the second mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ will be released on Friday. On Wednesday evening, Kenyan singer-songwriter and nominated Senator Crystal Asige hosted an intimate listening party for the second half of her mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ ahead of its official release on Friday, February 13. The project features six tracks and continues…
On Friday, February 12, dailies openly reported the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM secretary general after months of conflict with the party leadership over plans to collaborate with the UDA ahead of the 2027 elections. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, February 12. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and…
ODM leaders at the Party’s NEC Meeting at Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Cracks in ODM deepened yesterday as the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of its controversial Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna’s ouster had long been anticipated, but carrying it out proved a herculean task for the…
Edwin Sifuna ignored his removal from the ODM party, announcing his political re-engagement with a meeting in Kitengela this Sunday, February 15 The meeting will be the first without the position of general secretary, attracting ODM rebels like Orengo, Babu Owino, and others His removal, which was decided at the NEC meeting in Mombasa, saw…
CAF is on an inspection tour of facilities earmarked to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa even as reports claim the tournament could be moved to 2028. Amid reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is on an inspection tour of key…
President William Ruto criticized his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua after criticism about his role in distributing funds for the STAR program Gachagua had accused Ruto of politicizing the STAR Fund supported by the World Bank and urged the president to focus on other issues Ruto defended his involvement as a practical effort to empower Kenyan…
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