Raila Odinga passed away after suffering a heart attack while traveling to India, where he had traveled days ago for treatment One year before his death, Raila made an important comment on his thoughts about death, which has re -emerged following his death Many Kenyans made their comments on the newly possessed video with emotional…
Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika. PHOTO/@queenveebosset/Instagram Kenyan businesswoman and veteran socialite Vera Sidika has never shied away from making bold and sassy comments on trending and viral topics, and her recent remark about Rihanna’s third pregnancy is no exception. Vera, who could not resist weighing in on Rihanna’s third pregnancy and A$AP Rocky’s role therein, took…
Benni McCarthy finalizes Harambee Stars squad, dropping 24 players, including key names ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. After Benni McCarthy announced his final 23-man Harambee Stars squad for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon, 24 players found themselves left out. Among them was Australian-born midfielder…
A man in handcuffs. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/PexelsPolice officers have arrested two persons linked to a robbery with violence incident and recovered a firearm with at least 20 rounds of ammunition. In a statement on Thursday, June 5, 2025, the National Polise Service (NPS) revealed that their officers were alerted after a Kenya…
Blogger Ndimang’ui Kinyaga has been ordered to report to DCI a few hours after the ‘hiding’ Police dismissed allegations of abduction, saying Kinyagi was never held and is still a very important person in our investigation NPS condemned what it called the growing style of gradual loss that means misleading the public and undermining the…
Former Nyeri Member of Parliament Wambugu Ngunjiri opposes any political agreement between President William Ruto and his former boss Uhuru Kenyatta Ngunjiri said the alliance between Ruto and Uhuru will divide Mt Kenya region as it will not be supported by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua The close associate of the deputy president spoke…
Migori County is set to experience a general environment cleanup following the establishment of a green hub by a private investor Company, Women in Cold Chain, Agriculture and Renewable Energy (WICCARE) Africa Limited. The company is to invest in a multi-pronged production of a chain of products tailored to protect the region’s environment and fixing back…
CS Murkomen at an Interdenominational Church Service at AIC Kapng’etik, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged parents to play a more active role in shaping their children’s values to avoid future regret. Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet on Sunday, Murkomen emphasized the importance of nurturing the spiritual and mental…
A man sits down as several other people point at him. Image used for illustration purposes only. PHOTO/PexelsAs we observe Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month this June, it is important to highlight a silent struggle often relegated to the back burner by societal expectations: the mental health challenges faced by men. Whereas conversations around mental…
Amid controversy over sportswashing and human rights, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 World Cup. World football governing body FIFA has confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 Men’s football World Cup. The announcement came after a vote at the FIFA Extraordinary Congress meeting on Wednesday, marking…
Ruth Chepng’etich, the new world marathon record holder, believes she deserves greater recognition for inspiring others. Ruth Chepng’etich has finally answered the most asked question about her career as an athlete; Is she recognised enough? The newly crowned world marathon record holder revealed that after her exploits at the Chicago Marathon, she is glad that…
Francis Ogallo accused his ex-wife of allegedly humiliating him and excluding him from the lives of his children Through lawyer Danstan Omari, he asked the court to stop the wedding until his role as a father is properly recognized She claimed that continued isolation amounts to emotional abuse under the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act…
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Gor Mahia have been unbeaten in each of their last five games since their opening day defeat. Gor Mahia’s Ghanaian midfielder Enock Morrison has revealed the secret behind the side’s impressive run of form since their shock 1-0 defeat to Bidco United in their opening game of the season last Sunday. Morrison, who joined Gor…
English Championship club Charlton Athletic have confirmed why they signed Kenyan defender Collins Sichenje who has sealed a January transfer move. English Championship club Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje. Sichenje emerged as a major target for the club during the January transfer window and he sealed the deal…