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CAF Limits Attendance for Zambia vs Kenya After Kasarani Security Breaches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that only 27,000 fans will be allowed to attend the Zambia vs Kenya African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-final on Sunday, August 17…

7 Shallow Graves With Human Bones, Skulls Found in Kilifi

Police in Kilifi County have uncovered seven shallow graves containing human bones and skulls in Kwa Binzaro village, in what investigators suspect is yet another case of cult-linked deaths in…

County Government of Siaya Reaches Return-to-work Agreement with Nurses, Midwives

The County Government of Siaya, led by County Secretary Mr. Joseph Ogutu, has reached an agreement with the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) to end the ongoing…

High Court Halts Government’s Duty-Free Rice Import Plan

The High Court in Kirinyaga has temporarily blocked the government’s plan to import 500,000 metric tonnes of duty-free rice, delivering a major blow to a controversial policy aimed at lowering…

Ruto Pledges KSh2.5 Million and a House to Harambee Stars Players for Wins

Aug 11, 2025 – Nairobi President William Ruto has announced a lucrative incentive package for Harambee Stars players as they prepare for a crucial African Nations Championship (CHAN) group-stage clash…

Safaricom Announces Discount on New Business Fibre Connections

The move is aimed at enabling more enterprises connect to the internet to spur their growth Nairobi, 11th August 2025… Safaricom (NSE: SCOM) has today announced a 25% discount on…

Scophine Aoko Otieno’s Entry into Nairobi Woman Rep Race promises a Blistering Hot Contest

Nairobi — Social media firebrand Scophine Aoko Otieno also known as Maverick Aoko has announced her bid to unseat incumbent Esther Passaris in the 2027 Nairobi Woman Representative race, setting…

Strong Year for Pensions: Key insights from the Zamara report reveals record gains for Kenyan Retirement Funds

Strong Year as Pensions Outperform Inflation by 26% Nairobi Kenya, 11th August, 2025: Kenyan pension schemes delivered their strongest returns in years, outpacing inflation by a staggering 26% in the…

Just in: Israel Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist

CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Aug 11 (Reuters) – A prominent Al Jazeera journalist who had previously been threatened by Israel was killed along with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on Sunday, in…

Ugunja By-Election: High-Stakes Contest Pits Local Loyalty Against Political Patronage

Ugunja Constituency, Siaya County — Political temperatures are set to rise today as David Ochieng, the MDG Party leader, makes a high-profile visit to Ugunja Constituency. The stated purpose of…

Government Orders Free Primary Health Care Services at Public, Private, and Faith-Based Hospitals

NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ministry of Health has announced that all Primary Health Care (PHC) services will remain free at public Level 2 to Level 4 hospitals, as well as…

NPS Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Matatus and Buses as Road Carnage Spirals

NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Police Service (NPS) has declared an aggressive, countrywide crackdown on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) in a bid to stem a deadly surge in road accidents…

ODM to Hold National Delegates Convention Despite Widening Rifts

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will convene a high-stakes National Delegates Convention (NDC) in October — a gathering tipped to redefine the party’s course ahead of the 2027 General Election.…

Police Nab 2 Drug dealers from Homabay in Mombasa

The arrest of two mid-level couriers at Mwembe Tayari this weekend barely scratches the surface of a narcotics crisis that has, for decades, hollowed out communities along Kenya’s Coast. Behind…

Kenya Stuns Morocco to Stay Top of CHAN Group A

Kenya’s Harambee Stars pulled off a thrilling 1-0 victory over continental heavyweights Morocco in a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to maintain their lead in Group A with seven…

Showdown: Gumbo Requests Raila’s Blessings to Contest for Governor, Orengo Replies Not so Fast!

The battle lines for Siaya’s top seat have been drawn — two years before the General Election. Engineer Nicholas Odero Gumbo on Sunday publicly asked former Prime Minister Raila Amollo…

Harambee Stars vs Morocco — 90 Minutes Away from Making CHAN History

Kenya’s Harambee Stars are 90 minutes away from making CHAN 2024 history as they prepare to face Morocco in a decisive Group A clash on Sunday evening. Head coach Benni…

A New Chapter in Siaya as CPA Zacky Masiro Guns for Senate

CPA Zacky Masiro stands as a remarkable figure emerging from Siaya County, embodying the promise of youthful leadership fused with professional acumen and a heart devoted to service. As the…

“I Don’t Buy Fear” —Defiant Gachagua Hits Out at Murkomen Over Arrest Threat

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out swinging against what he describes as “intimidation tactics” from the government, brushing off warnings from Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen that he…

Vincent Junior JaSkuma: The Visionary Servant-Leader Transforming Ugenya into a Model of Inclusive Development in 2027

Vincent Junior JaSkuma is uniquely positioned to be the transformative leader Ugenya needs in the 2027 parliamentary elections. His leadership goes beyond politics; it is a profound commitment to serving…

Blood on the Tarmac: Kisumu Crash, Father Pesa, and the Shadows of August

On the evening of August 8, 2025, the Kisumu–Kakamega Highway became the scene of another mass tragedy. A bus carrying mourners from AIC Naki Secondary School, returning from a burial…

Orengo Warns Political Rivals: “I’m Back, Energised, and Still in Charge of Siaya”

West Asembo, Siaya County — Siaya Governor James Orengo has sent a stern message to politicians using political gimmicks and spreading rumours to unsettle county leadership, declaring that he remains…

Ruto Joins Empowerment Drive, Hosts Thousands at State House

Nairobi — The usually quiet, tightly-guarded lawns of State House Nairobi were transformed into a bustling marketplace on Saturday as President William Ruto hosted thousands of residents for the Nairobi…

Governor Orengo, Raila Odinga Lead Mourners at Ambassador Nyanduga’s Sendoff 

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Saturday joined Azimio leader Raila Odinga in bidding farewell to H.E. Ambassador Bob Francis Jalang’o Nyanduga, the first Member of Parliament for Rarieda (1988–1992). The…

Just in: IEBC Sets Date for Nationwide By-Elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that all pending by-elections across the country will be held on Thursday, 27th November 2025. In a statement, the Commission said…

Kajiado Tragedy: 7 Killed in Matatu–Lorry Collision

At least seven people have died after a Nailepu Sacco matatu collided head-on with a lorry along the Namanga–Isinya Highway at Korompoi Global Estate, near Kitengela, on Saturday morning. Isinya…

Empowering Ukwala Ward: Hon. Oduor Joseph Peter Omondi’s Vision for Sustainable Growth and Community Prosperity

Hon. Oduor Joseph Peter Omondi’s leadership as the Member of County Assembly for Ukwala Ward is a beacon for transformative development deeply rooted in the socio-economic realities and aspirations of…

KUCCPS Launches Teacher Upgrade Programme, Reopens TVET Applications

The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has unveiled a new Teacher Upgrade Programme targeting educators holding P1 or Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) certificates. The initiative, KUCCPS…