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  • - AFC Leopards’ lynchpin Ken Owino has rallied the club’s fans not to give up on them after Ingwe snapped an 8-game winless streak with a victory over Bidco United on Saturday, April 26, 2025. A 3-1 success earned a much-needed win for Leopards, their first since a February victory over Mara Sugar,…
  • - Kenya’s men’s representatives in the 46th edition of the African Volleyball Confederation (CAVB) Championship, GSU and Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), have been eliminated. GSU exited the competition after a 3-0 loss to APR of Rwanda, as KPA succumbed to a 2-3 defeat against FUS Rabat in an…
  • - Bandari FC prolific striker John Mark Mwakwata is optimistic about bagging more goals after opening his account with Dockers on Saturday, April 26, 2025, against his former side, Kariobangi Sharks. The former KPL top scorer, who joined the coastal club in the middle of the campaign, made the most…
  • - Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed as Newcastle strengthened their push for Champions League football with victory at St James’ Park. Ipswich needed to beat the Magpies and hope West Ham lost at Brighton to delay their inevitable fall into the Championship, but their…
  • - Pope Francis has been laid to rest in Rome following solemn, hours-long funeral rites at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, bringing to a close his sometimes turbulent 12-year leadership of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics. The Argentinian pontiff, who died earlier this week from a stroke and…
  • - Considering how long Nicolas Jackson had waited to score a goal, there was no hesitation when he cocked back his right leg from 20 yards. It was in that moment that his striker’s instincts kicked in, and how he and Chelsea needed it. Jackson had waited since December 15 to get on the scoresheet,…
  • - Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga on Saturday, April 26, 2025, extended his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over what he termed as withholding of funds earmarked for devolution. Speaking in Kericho County, where he attended Franklin Bett’s daughter’s farewell party,…
  • - Bumula Member of Parliament (MP) Jack Wamboka has revealed a new Identity Card (ID) and voter registration initiative aimed at boosting the region’s voting bloc ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during a meeting with Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) officials on Saturday, April 26, 2025…
  • - Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has come out to defend Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, against his opposers who have sustained criticism over his remarks on ID vetting for border communities. Addressing a crowd in Trans Nzoia on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Amisi weighed in on…
  • - Three-time Olympic gold medalist Faith Kipyegon on Saturday, April 26, 2025, nearly kicked off the Diamond League season with some history in the 1000m. Kipyegon nearly set a personal best with a dominant run of 2 minutes and 29.21 seconds, beating Australian runner Abbey Caldwell, who ran 2:32.94…
  • - Saturday, April 26, 2025, was a good day in the office for Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich as she became the first athlete to break 30 minutes in a women-only 10km. Ngetich permanently inscribed her name in the history books after she smashed through the barrier with 29:27 at the Adizero Road to…
  • - The battle for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat has officially kicked off, with the Devolution Empowerment Party, famously known as the BUS party, unveiling Newton Karis as its flag bearer in the highly anticipated by-election. Speaking during a press briefing, party chairman Lenny Kivuti exuded…
  • - The Kenya Rugby National 7s Lionesses and Shujaa squads for the decisive HSBC promotion and relegation playoffs have been unveiled. The two-day playoffs scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2025, will see Kenyan sides battling on different fronts, with Shujaa seeking to preserve their sevens status as…
  • - Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader Morara Kebaso has cautioned the young people against making haste decisions without conducting their due diligence.  Issuing a statement in a video on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Kebaso implored the young people to…
  • - Kenya has welcomed the newly signed deal between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to respect each other’s sovereignty and come up with a draft peace deal by May 2, 2025. The deal was signed by the two countries’ foreign ministers in Washington, with US Secretary of State Marco…
  • - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have met in Rome ahead of Pope Francis’ funeral. Officials from both parties confirmed the meeting had taken place, with the White House describing it as “very productive”. No further details on the discussion have been released.…
  • - Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has welcomed President William Ruto’s intention to extend the Standard-Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu. In a statement on Saturday, April 26, 2025, Nyong’o, a perceived critic of the broad-based government, indicated that the project would greatly boost the…
  • - Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has pledged a decisive and far-reaching crackdown on organised land cartels that he claims are responsible for the squatter invasions and illegal land occupations in Machakos County. Speaking on April 26, 2025, during a Jukwaa la Usalama forum in the…
  • - While the amount of alcohol one drinks can be a dubious badge of honour, most people have seen the light and boarded the alcohol free bandwagon. With the sober curious movement growing steadily and surely and not just in the months on January and November, (we all know of the Dry January and No…
  • - Abdalla Ndalukaria was diagnosed with Polio in 1987, a year after birth. When he didn’t crawl or attempt to stand using furniture in the house a few months shy of his first birthday, his mother begun worrying. After a few hospital visits later, she was informed that her son had polio. The virus…
  • - The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised alarm over rampant corruption, inefficiency, and systemic failures in the development plan approval process within Nairobi City County. IEK, in a statement issued on Saturday, April 26, 2025, expressed concern over the persistent frustrations…
  • - Onions, revered in the kitchen for their numerous layers and taste, and feared in equal measure due to their tear inducing capacity. We love to hate them but this week we are singing lyrical about them. After all, what is a great dish without a few onions? While onions play lovely supporting…
  • - The world of work is undergoing a seismic transformation. Across the globe, traditional job roles are being redefined or replaced altogether, driven by rapid technological advancements, automation, artificial intelligence, and shifting economic demands. From manufacturing floors to corporate…
  • - Investing in choppy markets, especially with an unpredictable president at the helm, can be distressing. It can be even more so if you are relying on these investments to pay for something as important as your child’s college tuition, and you need the money in the foreseeable future. Plenty of busy…
  • - In the lush highlands of the central Kenyan county of Murang’a, Newton Ngure, a middle-aged entrepreneur, has forged long-term friendships with smallholder farmers who grow Hass avocado for local and international markets, with China emerging as a promising destination. “China is a huge market for…
  • - When Mary Atieno borrowed Sh5,000 from a mobile lender to restock her vegetable stall in Nairobi’s Umoja estate, she didn’t think much about the extra Sh300 deducted as “service fees.” Like many other informal traders, she’s used to digital loans as a quick fix between market days. Unfortunately,…
  • - Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, will be remembered as a pope who broke traditions and embraced humility. He was a Pope of many firsts, too. Ever since he exited the 2013 conclave as a pope, he has made history in ways that are both symbolic and substantial. From the beginning of his reign…
  • - Kisumu County government has directed the immediate cessation of all operations at Kibuye Market until further notice. A statement shared via Governor Nyong’o’s official social media accounts on the night of Friday, April 25, 2025, indicated that the decision had been reached following a detailed…
  • - Many years ago, I had a run-in with health experts when, in the weekly column I used to write, I submitted that alcoholism is not a disease, at least in my world. Have I changed my mind? Unfortunately, no – and my explanation might be simplistic, and can even be considered pedestrian, but I stick…
  • - Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL) matches are set to take place on Saturday, April 26, and Sunday, April 27, 2025, across various venues. The first match to be played will involve Kariobangi Sharks and Bandari at Dandora Stadium, with kickoff set at 1:00 pm. AFC Leopards will face…
  • - East Africa’s political history is a tragic but familiar tale—a majority of nations in region are gripped by the iron hand of power, where every genuine step toward liberation has often been met by ruthless suppression. From the first breath of independence to the present day, the cycle of…
  • - The 2025 Enterprise Cup final is set to be an electrifying climax to the Rugby 15s season as Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers lock horns at the ASK Showground in Nakuru on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This will mark the competition’s return to the lakeside town for the first time since 1964. On March…
  • - When Pope Francis released Laudato Si’ in 2015, it didn’t just mark the Catholic Church’s entry into the climate conversation, it reframed it. Pope Francis, the first pontiff to make ecological degradation a centrepiece of his papacy, described climate change as a profound moral crisis, not merely…
  • - The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) is under siege once again after 12 trade unions met Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua to chart a new future in the wake of technological revolution. In what is likely to put him at loggerheads with Cotu Secretary General…
  • - Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has over the last few days pitched tent in Nyanza where he has been holding engagements with the youth. During a recent meeting, the PS challenged the Gen Zs to take advantage of the many empowerment programs initiated by the government instead of…
  • - An unprecedented boldness is sweeping through former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as more of his allies take him head on over his newfound relationship with President William Ruto. While Raila’s alliance with Ruto was ostensibly intended to foster national unity,…
  • - Before President William Ruto and his political nemesis turned buddy Raila Odinga signed a 10-point memorandum at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on March 7, there were already murmurs within the ODM leader’s political camp about his moves. Since then, some Orange party members, and…
  • - Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata and his Makueni counterpart Mutula Kilonzo Jr are examples of young leaders as agents of change. On the other hand, Nairobi’s Johnson Sakaja is a revelation of the worst that can go wrong from the stewardship of a young leader. Nairobi is probably the dirtiest town…
  • - Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale has waded into the controversial awarding of the Sh104 billion tender for the construction of the country’s digital health system, saying the regulations he has gazetted for the implementation of the platform are for the good of the country. “Our interest is the…
  • - The Selection Panel for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) members have maintained that the interview process was conducted in conformity with the law, with no gaps to attract court cases. The panel concluded the interviews yesterday, having grilled 11 candidates for the…
  • - Here is what you need to know to keep up to speed with today’s happenings. Pope’s burial The late Pope Francis will be laid to rest. The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 am in St Peter’s Square, marking the beginning of the Novemdiales—an ancient nine-day…
  • - Worsening climate change impacts have triggered a wave of mental health problems among teenagers in many African countries, a new study has revealed. The study focused on teens in rural Madagascar found that hardship caused by severe drought, floods and storms is taking a dramatic toll on young…
  • - President William Ruto concluded his four-day State Visit to China with a tour of research institutions and cultural sites in Fujian Province on the south-east coast of the country. The President began the day’s activities by visiting the Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL)…
  • - The Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), Kenya’s ambitious vehicle for achieving universal healthcare coverage, faces a serious funding crisis that threatens its future. With only four million Kenyans contributing financially out of 22 million registrants since October 2024, the warning signs…
  • - World Boxing Council (WBC) is currently in talks with the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) for a potential long-term partnership aimed at creating more global opportunities for Kenyan boxers, KPBC President Reuben Ndolo has revealed. Speaking on Thursday afternoon in Nairobi after…
  • - KCB FC will host Police FC in an FKF-Premier League duel to be played at the Sportpesa Arena in Murang’a County this Saturday.The bankers will be keen to bag three points at the weekend’s fixture following their recent poor run of form. Last weekend, Odhiambo’s men settled for a 1-1 draw with Mara…
  • - Mathare United’s custodian Robert Mboya, has challenged the side to brace for a tough challenge from their match week 28 league opponents, Tusker FC, this Sunday, April 27, 2025. Mboya, who previously featured for the Brewers, urged his teammates to maintain their concentration levels while…
  • - Alego Usonga Member of Parliament (MP) Sam Atandi has praised Raila Odinga for his input in the approval of the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill. The bill, advocating the better service delivery in the devolved units through additional transfer of funds, was approved on Thursday,…
  • - Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team have a “big responsibility” to secure the club’s 20th top-flight title by getting a point against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday. Arsenal’s draw with Crystal Palace on Wednesday means the Reds need just a point against Spurs to win the Premier League with…
  • - The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has told Sky News it’s “intimidating” to be one of those responsible for choosing the next pope. Vincent Nichols is among four UK cardinals in Rome for the Pope’s funeral on Saturday. Following the funeral, and after nine days of mourning,…