Passaris demands urgent police training overhaul after hawker is shot during demos

Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris at a past address. PHOTO/@esthermpassaris/Instagram Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called for an urgent overhaul of police training following the shooting of a hawker during peaceful justice for Ojwang protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District. In her statement shared on social media on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Passaris condemned…

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Zinedine Zidane’s Son Involved in Post-Match Brawl as Algeria Players Attack Referee After AFCON Loss to Nigeria

Luca Zidane was at the centre of ugly scenes as Algerian players attacked the referee following their AFCON 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria on Saturday. Tensions flared following Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, culminating in a chaotic on-pitch confrontation involving Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane. The Super Eagles…

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Kindiki vows govt action against cartels in music industry

Kindiki during a public address. PHOTO//@kindiki/XA day after hosting various musicians and other creatives at Karen residence, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has vowed the government’s action against cartels in the sector. In a statement on Saturday, May 24, 2025, the second in command revealed that musicians had reached out for government intervention in dealing with…

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Winfred Yavi Reveals Her Next Destination After Commanding Cross Country Victory in Spain

Winfred Yavi opened her season with a dominant victory at Elgoibar, while Berihu Aregawi continued his remarkable run by claiming a historic third consecutive win. Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi and Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi delivered commanding performances to claim victory at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar, Spain, on Sunday. Both athletes lived up to their…

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The Rise of iGaming in Kenya

How It All Began In the early 2010s, mobile money changed everything. A simple M-Pesa deposit of 50 shillings opened the door to online betting. Placing a stake on a Premier League match became as quick as sending airtime. For many football fans, the weekend excitement moved from the kibanda to the phone screen. What…

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No relief for Waititu as court upholds Sh53.5m bail demand

Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu at a Milimani court on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will continue serving his 12-year jail term at Kamiti Maximum Prison after the Anti-Corruption High Court on Wednesday rejected his plea to reduce his Sh53.5 million bail terms pending the hearing of his conviction…

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