One man was killed and 400 livestock including cattle and goats stolen in Lopii, Turkana East sub county in a raid conducted by suspected bandits from a neighbouring county. The incident occurred on Thursday midday where armed bandits raided Lopii village. James Ekaru, a resident, said the residents…
FIFA has named TikTok as the first ‘Preferred Platform’ for the World Cup 2026, offering creators exclusive access, behind-the-scenes content, and new ways to engage fans. FIFA has announced a first-of-its-kind agreement with TikTok, designating the social media giant as a “Preferred Platform” for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. This innovative partnership aims to provide…
On Friday, January 9, Kenyan newspapers reported that the Ministry of Education will release the results of the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination today. Daily newspapers also talked about the conflicts in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party after the death of its leader, Raila Odinga. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on…
Golweyn Women and Youth Empowerment Initiative Organization has distributed Competency-Based Education (CBE) textbooks to learners in Grades 7, 8 and 9 at Furqan Integrated School and Starehe Junior Academy in Wajir County, targeting orphaned and other vulnerable children. The textbooks, provided under the organization’s Orphans Wing, cover all…
The National Treasury has announced plans to fully automate its debt management and resource mobilization systems in a move aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency and protecting Kenya’s financial integrity. Speaking on Thursday, Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo said the Treasury is accelerating the integration of digital platforms across all departments to eliminate bureaucratic delays and…
The ODM deputy leader alleged that the UDA is trying to interfere with the basic structures of ODM in Western Kenya He explained the only binding agreement between the two political parties and warned against misleading ODM members ODM insisted that it remains independent and warned members against UDA’s illegal plans in electoral activities ahead…
Marc Brys has broken his silence over his controversial AFCON exclusion while confirming he is pursuing legal action against Samuel Eto’o and the Cameroonian football authorities. Cameroon secured their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals at the expense of Hugo Broos’s South Africa. While the match was set to be a showdown between…
Francis Atwoli heads toward a sixth term as Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu). Forty-two affiliated trade unions have endorsed him to serve another five-year term. The umbrella union has scheduled its elections for August 2026. “Today, in my capacity as the Secretary General of COTU(K), I hosted 42 General Secretaries from…
Coastal ODM leaders called for political unity and support for Minister of Mines Hassan Joho ahead of the 2027 elections The leaders emphasized Joho’s important role in the history and leadership of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) They explained what will happen if the party does not elect the former governor of Mombasa to replace…
Kenyans were shocked to learn that one of the producers of Blood Parliament, Nick Wambugu, had died after battling a rare blood disorder. His father, Francis Gichuki, shared that he spent time with him the day he died and also revealed what caused the young man’s sudden death Many people are still coming forward to…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has invited buyers for about 281 tonnes of old and damaged coins in a rare large-scale currency disposal aimed at clearing unusable stock from its vaults and making room for newly minted coins. In a tender notice, the CBK called on qualified firms, primarily coin-minting companies and metal smelters,…
A recent Infotrak poll has revealed shifting political winds in Western Kenya, showing strong support for ODM, UDA, and DCP, while other parties struggle to make an impact. The survey sampled 602 respondents across Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and Trans Nzoia counties, offering a glimpse into voter preferences as the 2027 General Election draws closer….
Senegal, Mali, Cameroon, and Morocco are set for intense AFCON 2025 quarterfinal clashes today, with semi-final spots hanging in the balance. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has now reached its most unforgiving phase, with Friday, January 9, 2026, setting up epic quarter-final clashes. With a spot in the semi-finals on the line, the…
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni launched a sharp attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made suggesting that the Mt Kenya region would eventually rally behind a single dominant political party. Speaking on Thursday, January 8, during an interview on Spice FM, Kioni described Gachagua’s comments as both retrogressive and unconstitutional, warning…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has raised concerns over attempts by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to infiltrate its grassroots structures in Western Kenya. ODM Deputy Party Leader Godfrey Osotsi said UDA has been drawing several ODM-elected legislators and officials from Vihiga and Kakamega Counties into UDA meetings. One such gathering took place on…