Peter Kaembe, a 17 -year -old student at Nairobi Road High School, was hit by a car and died His mother, Monica Wanjiku, narrated sadly how she found her sitting in the hospital and shared their last conversation The family of the fourth -year student called for an investigation and asked the school to make…
The reigning Olympic champion has detailed what Africa needs to do to get to the level of the US when it comes to sprinting. Reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo believes that with the right resources, Africa will shock the world when it comes to sprinting. At the Paris Olympic Games, Tebogo became the first…
Aerial photo of flooded village, image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels At least seven people have died, and main roads were cut off after heavy rains led to flooding in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The regional administration spokesperson, Abdinasir Hirsi Idle, said on Saturday that rescue efforts were continuing. “The death toll could rise because the…
Janet Wanja has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Kenyan volleyball and inspiring countless athletes. Celebrated Kenyan volleyballer Janet Wanja has passed away after a brave battle with gallbladder cancer. The 40-year-old star, known for her decades-long contributions to Kenyan volleyball, died early Friday morning, December 27, as confirmed by her brother Kevin…
Director of the Kenya Meteorological Department, David Gikungu. PHOTO/@MeteoKenya/X The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory, urging Kenyans to prepare for rainfall across several regions of the country in the coming days starting from March 16, 2025. According to the latest forecast, released on Sunday, March 16, 2025, the rains are expected…
Kiambu governor Kimani Wamatangi. PHOTO/@KWamatangi/X The arrest of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the country’s political and anti-corruption landscape, deepening scrutiny of county-level governance and reviving questions over whether public office remains a vehicle for service or self-enrichment. The Tuesday morning operation, carried out by…
World Athletics has nominated five athletes for the Men’s Out of Stadium Athlete of the Year award, sparking controversy over the omission of consistent road runner Sabastian Sawe, despite his impressive season. As part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, World Athletics announced a list of five nominees for Men’s Out of Stadium Athlete of…
Police in Changamwe Sub-county, Mombasa, have in their custody 27 people, including 20 children, believed to belong to a suspected religious extremist group operating from a local church. According to authorities, officers discovered the group living in confinement under alarming conditions, cut off from the outside world and denied access to education and medical care….
National Syndemic Diseases Controls Council CEO Dr. Ruth Laibon The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council has introduced opium substitution therapy as part of its efforts to curb the rise in new HIV infections within the country’s prison institutions. This initiative follows the council’s alarm over the increased rate of new infections among inmates, largely driven…
Former Harambee Stars midfielder Wanyama has opened up on how the former Arsenal striker lured him away from the Gunners’ North London rivals Tottenham. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has revealed how Arsenal legend Thierry Henry lured him to MLS side CF Montreal from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Wanyama, who played for Tottenham…
Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has voiced concerns over Kenya’s economic challenges but remains hopeful about the country’s recovery. Speaking at the graduation ceremony at Migori Teachers Training College, Mbadi acknowledged that Kenya’s economic trajectory has been adversely affected by years of reckless borrowing and poor fiscal management. Despite these setbacks, Mbadi…
Nigeria were poised to take on Libya in return leg in their group D AFCON qualifier fixture but left stranded amid logistical issues. Nigeria have abandoned their group D Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match against Libya that was supposed to go down on Tuesday, October 15 at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium in Beghazi…
Both Jonah Ayunga and Richard Odada edured contrasting afternoons for their respective clubs in the Scottish Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Jonah Ayunga featured for 27 minutes off the bench but was unable to prevent St Mirren from succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against Dundee in a Scottish Premiership clash on Sunday afternoon. Ayunga, who…
Family of the late Wafula Chebukati. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoei The family of the late former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati has expressed gratitude to Kenyans who supported them during the death and burial of their kin. In a statement on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Chebukati’s wife (Mary Chebukati) and his three…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino speaks during an Easter church service in Nairobi on Friday, April 18, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/babuowinongili Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has urged the youth to not only participate in voting during the approaching 2027 general elections but also to go for the elective seats. Babu also noted…