Former Deputy President and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has raised fresh concerns over the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) procurement of a new election management system ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 1, Gachagua accused the IEBC leadership of victimising officials who, according…
Lionel Messi has officially brought his extraordinary international career to an end, announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team seven weeks after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The 39-year-old Argentina captain confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, saying the time had come to close one of the greatest chapters in international football….
Football fans have several interesting fixtures to follow today, Friday, September 18, with three matches standing out across England, Germany and France. Brentford vs Chelsea The biggest Premier League fixture of the day sees Brentford host Chelsea at the Gtech Community Stadium. The match is scheduled for 8pm UK time, making it a 10pm kick-off…
A serious incident has been reported along the Eldoret-Webuye road near Paul Boit Secondary School after a petroleum tanker overturned and burst into flames on Thursday night. The Kenya Red Cross has classified the incident as a mass casualty situation, with its emergency response teams deployed to the scene alongside police and firefighters. Initial reports…
The Kenyan government has cautioned citizens and authorities against harassing, intimidating or discriminating against foreign nationals following the implementation of new immigration and trade-related directives. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino, speaking during a briefing on Monday, September 7, said security agencies and local administrators had been instructed to protect foreign nationals who are legally documented as…
Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel John Nchimbi has reportedly resigned from his position and announced his retirement from politics and public service, effective September 4, 2026. In a letter dated Tuesday, August 25, and addressed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Nchimbi formally communicated his decision to step down from the vice presidency. Nchimbi cited Article 50(2)(c),…