First Look: Government Unveils Designs for KSh3 Billion Gikomba Modern Market

Gikomba market and surrounding areas marked for demolition The government has released architectural designs for a state-of-the-art market at Gikomba, signaling a new era for one of East Africa’s largest trading hubs. This follows a major overnight demolition exercise on Monday, March 30, 2026, where authorities cleared structures near the Nairobi River after the expiration…

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Questions Emerge After Boxer ‘Jack Spoiler’ Dies in Ring During Kakamega Fight

The Kenyan boxing community is mourning the loss of 38-year-old Jacob “Jack Spoiler” Oyoko, who tragically collapsed during a professional match at the Mumias Cultural Centre in Kakamega County this past Saturday. Reuben Ndolo, President of the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC), confirmed the death of the Kisumu-based fighter. Despite receiving immediate medical care at…

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Data Protection Commission launches probe into Ray-Ban Meta glasses

Audio By Vocalize The Russian national faced backlash for secretly recording women’s private encounter in different parts including Kenya. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched investigations into privacy concerns surrounding the use of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, following mounting pressure from civil society and the public. In a formal response dated…

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CS Mvurya gazettes AFCON 2027 Local Organising Committee

Audio By Vocalize Sports CS Salim Mvurya hands a dammy key for Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani to the CHAN 2024 LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye on June 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has gazetted the Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to spearhead Kenya’s preparations…

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Sakaja ends police hunt with suprise Parliament appearance

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja arrives at Parliament Buildings on March 31, 2026. [Screengrab] Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emerged from hiding early Tuesday, ending hours of a police manhunt after a failed attempt to arrest him the previous day over his refusal to honour summons by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC)….

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Kenya pays Sh3.9 Billion CAF hosting fee

Audio By Vocalize Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing chaired by Migori Senator Eddie Oketch tour Talanta Sports Complex which will host the AFCON next year on March 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The government has fully met its financial and institutional obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), including…

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