Marc Guehi did not join his Manchester City colleagues to win the Carabao Cup, nor did he get a medal Nico O’Reilly’s brace was the difference between Pep Guardiola’s side and Arsenal in the final at Wembley Stadium Guehi will not be recognized as a Carabao Cup winner despite joining Manchester City in the January…
Arsenal will miss out on millions after losing the 2026 Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on March 21 Mikel Arteta’s side were well beaten by their opponents thanks to a quick goal from Nico O’Reilly at Wembley Stadium We look at the Carabao Cup prize and Arteta’s reaction after a player change cost Arsenal…
Newspapers on Tuesday, March 24, reported on various issues, highlighting the office of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki which is seeking millions for hospitality and other expenses. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Image: Screenshots from Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC These newspapers have also covered other topics of public…
The government feels confident it can meet the Confederation of African Football (CAF) deadlines for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi admitted that the country hasn’t yet paid its primary hosting fee. Kenya must provide $30 million (around KSh 3.9 billion)…
Safaricom launched its new M-Pesa feature on Tuesday, March 24, and explained how it will work in everyday transactions The telecom company said the feature will help protect users’ personal information, reduce abuse, and support secure transactions Previously, when money was transferred through M-Pesa, recipients would receive a confirmation SMS from Safaricom that included the…
Evacuation of over 900 students from Ahero Girls Secondary School in Kisumu, affected by the ongoing flooding crisis, is underway. The government has issued a flood warning along rivers in Kisumu, Tana River and Uasin Gishu counties. The Kenya Red Cross, which is coordinating the rescue operations, has described the situation as grim. Many rivers…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has stood by his plan to restore the Nairobi River, declaring that the county will press on with clearing waterways and reclaiming riparian land, even in the face of pushback. Sakaja called on those living on riverbanks to move out voluntarily to make room for environmental cleanup and new infrastructure. “Even…
Barclay Mogere Onyambu, Magdalene Koki Muthoka, and John Nyiro Mwero appear before the court during a hearing on Monday. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) moved to drop charges against three Nairobi Hospital directors previously accused of failing to file financial records with the Registrar of Companies. Prosecution counsel Nora Otieno informed the court that…
A pump attendant fuelling a car at a petrol station along Koinange Street. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The impact of the United States and Israeli attack on Iran is starting to hit home, with some fuel stations starting to report dry pumps. Others are rationing the amount of petroleum their customers can buy. Premium…
The Ford Kenya party, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, has firmly rejected calls for it to dissolve and merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), warning that such demands threaten Kenya’s multiparty democracy. In a statement released on Monday, March 23, Ford Kenya Secretary General John Chikati dismissed the proposal and accused…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki struck back at his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, after Gachagua issued a 10-day ultimatum to the government regarding the surge of insecurity in Meru North. Gachagua had criticized Kindiki for failing to stop cattle rustling in the area, warning that he would mobilize Meru residents to defend themselves if the state did…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has concluded that former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju faked his own abduction – and wasted a significant amount of state resources in the process. DCI Director Amin Mohamed made the explosive declaration at a press briefing on Monday, March 23, 2026, announcing that forensic evidence and intelligence placed Tuju inside…
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has assured the public that the country holds enough petrol to last for several days, dismissing fears of an impending fuel crisis. In a statement sent to Belgut MP Nelson Koech during a live interview on Monday, March 23, 2026, Petroleum Principal Secretary Mohamed Liban confirmed that the government…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is preparing for a major overhaul of value-added tax (VAT) that would require small businesses to pay a 16% tax. The taxman wants to amend Section 34(1a) of the VAT Act to remove the KSh 5 million annual turnover limit for mandatory registration. This move would drop the registration threshold…
Former CS Raphael Tuju addressing the press at his Karen home in Nairobi. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju resurfaced on Monday at his Karen residence, dispelling earlier reports that he had been abducted and instead claiming he had gone into hiding after days of what he said was suspicious surveillance. Premium Article…