Audio By Vocalize SL Benfica forward Gianluca Prestianni (L) is pictured next to Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior who later complained about alleged racists insults during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off first leg at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon on February 17, 2026. (FILIPE AMORIM / AFP) Match-winner Vinicius…
Nairobi residents can now access a range of county services directly at Huduma Centres, making interactions with government offices faster and more convenient. Huduma Kenya confirmed the rollout on Tuesday, February 17, noting that the initiative brings essential services closer to residents in densely populated areas. The first phase covers three centers in Eastleigh, Kibra,…
Tomato farmers in Kirinyaga County are adopting safer and more sustainable methods of controlling destructive crop pests following an intensive county-led training for farmers. The training, rolled out across 11 tomato-growing wards, has equipped farmers with practical skills in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) reducing reliance on harmful synthetic chemicals while safeguarding farmer health, crop quality…
Kindiki visited Mai Mahiu to issue title deeds to hundreds of flood victims after the tragedy occurred in May 2024, causing more than 50 people to lose their lives While he continued to deliver the speech, it started to rain heavily, causing his security officer to take an umbrella and rush to cover him. However,…
Kenyan defender Collins Sichenje watched from the bench for a third game in a row as he continues to wait for his Charlton Athletic debut. Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje will have to wait a little longer to make his English Championship debut. Sichenje, who joined Charlton Athletic from Serbian club Vojvodina in January, has…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has unveiled updated subject requirements for all degree programmes ahead of the 2026 placement cycle. The guidelines clearly outline the subject combinations and minimum grades students need for admission into various courses. KUCCPS organises the requirements into degree clusters, grouping related programmes and assigning shared subject…
Kenyan newspapers on Wednesday, February 18, highlighted political developments in the country, with one of them reporting the possibility of reconciliation between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta. Front pages for Taifa Leo and Daily Nation newspapers. Photographs; screengrabs from Taifa Leoi, Daily Nation.Source: UGC Elsewhere, newspapers reported on an ongoing exercise regarding…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has called for urgent dialogue within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over growing divisions tied to President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking during a press briefing with the Luo Council of Elders in Nairobi on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Mbadi warned that conflicting public statements from party leaders are…
President Ruto with Governor Johnson Sakaja at State House during the signing of a cooperation deal transferring key county functions. [PCS] The image of a hunched Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja ceding key county functions to President William Ruto at State House yesterday was a perfect contrast to the boisterous, youthful and hopeful leader that Nairobians…
Salaried employees across Kenya can now file their annual tax returns with greater ease, thanks to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)’s new Simplified Return feature on the iTax platform. On Tuesday, February 17, KRA urged employed Kenyans to take advantage of the update, which is designed specifically for individuals whose only income comes from employment….
After completing his Ksh50 million home, Ferdinand Omanyala has revealed his preference for government bonds over traditional land investments. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is applying a unique strategy to his finances, diverging from a common Kenyan investment trend. Fresh off the completion of his Ksh50 million mansion in Ruiru, the sprint star has shared…
President William Ruto has announced that the construction of the Ngong Road–Naivasha Road junction near Junction Mall is expected to be completed by June this year. On Tuesday, February 17, following an inspection of the project, the president said the works are 85 percent complete, with the contractor now working on the final touches. Ruto…
Faith Kipyegon has been confirmed for the Monaco Diamond League where she will run the 3,000m in July, having conquered her first-ever 10km at the same venue on Sunday. Just two days after making a winning 10km debut in Monaco, Faith Kipyegon has confirmed that she will be returning to the city again this year….
A Nairobi businesswoman has moved to the High Court to challenge what she calls an unconstitutional policy by Safaricom PLC, which allows funds sent in error to be used to settle Fuliza overdraft loans, even when the sender immediately requests a reversal. In a constitutional petition, Eunice Ng’ang’a argues that Safaricom’s handling of mistaken M-Pesa…
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho has been criticised for claiming Vinicius Jr ‘incites opponents’ after the Real Madrid forward was abused racially during Tuesday’s Champions League match. Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has sparked controversy by claiming Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. “incites opponents,” following an incident where the Brazilian forward alleged he was racially abused during…