Creditors remain cautiously optimistic that Grand Slam Track can survive and reorganise, even with just $7,300 in cash and millions still owed. Despite the bankruptcy filing, creditors express hope for the league’s survival as tensions rise over unpaid bills and future spending. Michael Johnson’s ambitious Grand Slam Track (GST) league faced its creditors for the…
Police in Kwale County have launched investigations into a shocking shooting incident in which a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) ranger killed a Kenya Police Service (KPS) officer, seriously injured two others, and then turned the gun on himself. According to a police report released on Wednesday, the deadly encounter unfolded as two police officers, Stanley…
Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours to protest against the destruction of the environment in the country and caused activities in Nyeri town to stop Pastor James Irungu followed the example, but he chose to spread awareness about the increasing cases of cancer in the country, although he passed out after the 79th…
The government has announced plans to implement stricter penalties, including asset seizure, for individuals involved in the illegal alcohol trade as the country confronts a growing addiction crisis affecting millions of citizens. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen revealed the shift in strategy from routine arrests to targeting the financial operations of illicit…
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…