The Magical Kenya Open has received a timely financial boost, reinforcing its status as a premier global golf event as organisers unveil a multi-million prize purse. Absa Bank Kenya has today announced a KES 65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) Golf Tournament, reaffirming its position as the presenting partner and the…
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has become the first big name to confirm her participation at the Prefontaine Classic which will take place in July. Reigning Prefontaine Classic champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is set to defend her title at the 2026 event, returning to the iconic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon. The South Carolina native will star…
The IEBC acting chief executive officer Moses Sunkuli. [IEBC] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has appointed its director of electoral operations, Moses Ledama Sunkuli, as acting Chief Executive Officer for six months. Sunkuli will hold the position for six months before a substantive CEO is recruited. “Sunkuli will serve in an acting capacity for…
Athletics power couple Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have entered a not guilty plea to charges related to a traffic offence that led to their arrests last week. American track stars Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have entered not guilty pleas to charges stemming from a dramatic traffic stop in Florida last week. According to…
Benni McCarthy revealed that he turned down major local and international clubs early in his career to pursue the right European opportunity. South African football legend Benni McCarthy has disclosed that he turned down offers from local giants Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns, as well as French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, early in his career. In…
N’Golo Kante refused to train with his Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad when he forced a move to Europe Kante was set to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce, but the deal fell through before the transfer deadline, forcing the former Chelsea star to resort to other tactics We look at why players are leaving the riches in…
Manchester City’s striker Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring the first goal against Newcastle United in the English League Cup semi-final on February 4, 2026. [AFP] Manchester City will face Arsenal in the League Cup final after ending Newcastle’s reign as holders with a first-half blitz in their 3-1 victory on Wednesday. Pep Guardiola’s side…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech apologized unconditionally for remarks made several months ago, a move that follows ongoing backlash The UDA MP admitted that the remarks were wrong and shameful, saying they were motivated by emotion Koech, who chairs the National Assembly’s Defense, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee, insisted that he would never support extrajudicial killings….
Moses Nduya Muthama, son of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu Muthama, died on Wednesday, February 5 Earlier reports showed what happened before Nduya, who worked in the Machakos county government, died Various leaders expressed condolences as the tragedy followed another tragedy in the family three years ago Machakos: Wiper Senator Agnes Kavindu Muthama has mourned the…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro at his offices at the KICC, Nairobi on January 6, 2026. He is among the biggest beneficiaries of KPLC dividends. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Thousands of retail investors in Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), led by Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, are set for a windfall after the utility posted…
Kakamega Homeboyz defender Silas Abungana [Homeboyz, Facebook] Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club is mourning the death of defender Silas Abungana, The club confirmed that Abungana died just before midnight on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, while receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital. He had sustained head injuries during an attack late on Tuesday, February 3. Follow…
Miguel Cardoso has urged Mamelodi Sundowns fans to show patience and respect as he navigates a challenging period with the club. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has spoken out about facing unprofessional behaviour from some supporters following the team’s 2-1 Nedbank Cup win over Gomora United. Miguel Cardoso has been under sustained pressure in recent…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has dismissed claims of a nationwide student loan disbursement, urging students and parents to ignore misleading information circulating online. In a notice released on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, HELB said a forged letter, allegedly authored by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, falsely claimed that KSh 9.46 billion had been…
File image of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi The High Court has extended interim injunction orders in a high-stakes corruption case where the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) seeks to recover KSh813 million allegedly misappropriated by Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants. On Wednesday, Justice Hedwig Okwany of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Division…
Wrexham coach Phil Parkinson has hinted that new signings, who include Kenyan prospect Zak Vyner, will not walk straight into the team despite their big money moves. Harambee Stars prospect Zak Vyner has spoken of his desire to hit the ground running at his new club Wrexham but it seems he might have to fight…