Kenya’s fastest sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, has defended his decision not to race American YouTuber IShowSpeed, saying the proposed contest did not align with his professional commitments or brand value. Speaking to a group of young men and women on Tuesday, Omanyala explained that it would not have been practical to take part in an entertainment […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/20/2026

One of Somalia’s leading telecommunications firms, Hormuud Telecom, has accused Kenyan forces of destroying one of its major mobile network facilities in the Lower Juba region, an incident the company says has severely disrupted essential services for thousands of residents. In a statement released on Monday, January 19, Hormuud said the facility, located in the […]

By Dunda on 01/20/2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has advised motorists facing difficulties with the processing of reflective number plates to seek assistance through a centralised digital platform on its official website. The move comes amid rising complaints from Kenyans over prolonged delays in the issuance of number plates, logbooks, and smart driving licences, which have […]

By Kriss on 01/20/2026

Vocal Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has launched an attack on the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s daughter, Winnie Odinga, accusing her of misrepresenting the party as a family inheritance. The remarks follow Winnie Odinga’s public statement at Kamukunji Grounds in Nairobi’s Kibra on January 18, 2026, where she(Winnie) said no ODM member would be expelled, […]

By Kriss on 01/19/2026

A serious accident occurred on Monday afternoon at the Diatomite area in Gilgil involving a truck and three matatus. The collision left several PSVs badly damaged, with passengers trapped inside. Police report that seven people have died – five at the scene and two others later at St Mary’s Hospital — while eleven others sustained […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) has issued a firm warning against the non-consensual sharing of private images and videos, describing the practice as illegal, harmful, and a grave violation of fundamental human rights. In a statement released on Monday, January 19, 2026, FIDA-Kenya cautioned Kenyans against circulating or engaging with viral content […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

Honourable MP for Juja Mr. George Kiomburi has issued a dramatic ultimatum to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), threatening to repossess furniture he previously donated to the party offices. Speaking on Monday Jan 19, the visibly angry lawmaker said he had donated chairs and other furniture to the party in good faith but […]

By Kriss on 01/19/2026

Renowned lawyer and Pan-Africanist Professor PLO Lumumba has stirred fresh debate after linking President William Ruto’s newly launched Nyota Fund to a World Bank-supported project, accusing the government of taking credit for foreign-funded initiatives. Speaking on Spice FM on Monday, January 19, Lumumba questioned the origin and intent of the Nyota Fund, arguing that Kenyan […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has taken firm action against four public service vehicle (PSV) operators by suspending their operating licences over safety breaches. In a statement released on Monday, January 19, the authority said the affected long-distance transport companies were linked to several fatal road accidents reported during the December 2025 festive […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has confirmed the absence of his deputy Mr. Cleophas Malala since Christmas Holidays, putting to rest speculation surrounding the whereabouts of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader. The former deputy president addressed the issue during a radio interview on Sunday, January 18, where he clarified that Malala’s […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

Security agencies in Endebess Sub-County have arrested six suspects believed to be members of a notorious criminal gang following a coordinated operation targeting organized crime. The suspects, identified as Juma Wanjala, Samson Kapolon Ewoi, Thomas Esakon Lorongoi, Linus Wekesa Wasilwa, Moses Kisuya Wekesa, and Ezra Simiyu Nyongesa, are accused of terrorizing residents of Kaisheber, Nabeki, […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

Detectives attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered cannabis valued at more than KSh 11 million following two successful anti-narcotics operations in Nakuru County. In the first incident, officers from the Anti-Narcotic Unit, working alongside the K9 dog unit, intercepted a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal drugs along the Kabarak–Nakuru highway. While […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/19/2026

Title: Government to Conduct Door-to-Door Exercise to Track JSS and Senior School Learners Government officials will soon begin a nationwide door-to-door inspection to identify learners who have not yet reported to Junior Secondary School (JSS) or Senior Secondary Schools. In a statement released on Sunday, January 18, the Ministry of Interior said the exercise is […]

By Kriss on 01/19/2026

The Ministry of Gender, Culture, and Children Services has raised alarm over the circulation of graphic images and videos depicting a woman in a vulnerable state at a Nairobi entertainment venue, cautioning that such actions amount to a serious violation of personal rights and the law. The ministry has urged members of the public to […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/18/2026

Security agencies have arrested three Kenya Railways employees over the alleged siphoning of fuel from train wagons at the Sultan Hamud Railways Station, in a case that has renewed concerns over theft targeting critical infrastructure. The suspects, identified as a locomotive driver and two security guards attached to the station, were apprehended on Saturday, January […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/18/2026

Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’ has declared his readiness to work with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, signaling a potential realignment in Kenya’s political landscape. Speaking on Saturday, January 1, 2026, in Malaba, Busia County, where the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) had pitched camp for its Linda Ground campaigns, Kajwang’ urged […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/17/2026

Francis Atwoli has been re-elected unopposed as the Secretary General of the Kenya Plantation and Agricultural Workers Union (KPAWU), extending his long-standing leadership of one of the country’s most influential labour unions. Atwoli, a veteran trade unionist and a prominent national figure in labour relations, retained the position after no challenger emerged during the union’s […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/17/2026

Uganda’s long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected president for a seventh term, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. The National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer was declared the winner on Saturday, January 17, after securing 71.65 per cent of the total votes cast, equivalent to 7,946,772 votes, in an election that has […]

By Kriss on 01/17/2026

At least one pupil has died and several others are critically injured after strong winds tore through Pascal Academy in Nakuru East, Nakuru County, destroying classrooms on Friday, January 16. Eyewitnesses say the winds hit the school compound in the afternoon while pupils were inside, ripping off classroom roofs and collapsing some of the temporary […]

By Chris_Akali on 01/17/2026