Botswana will hold a general election on Wednesday with President Mokgweetsi Masisi competing against three challengers for a second term in the diamond-rich southern African state. The poll could be competitive, analysts said, although a divided opposition gives the advantage to Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has ruled the country of 2.3 million people…
Home player Stephen Gichari put up a spirited fight to emerge the overall winner of the final qualifying leg of the 2024 NCBA Golf Series at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort. This was the last local qualifying event in the series that teed off in March at the Kenya Railway Golf…
A Kenyan marathon star faces a high-stakes court battle after allegedly losing control of her Sh70 million estate to her ex-husband, revealing a complex web of trust, finances, and betrayal. Former Commonwealth 10,000-meter champion Lucy Kabuu is embroiled in a complex legal battle over the ownership of multi-million-shilling estates. Kabuu, known also for her historic…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president. Trump, a New York celebrity for decades, hoped to use the event at the iconic venue known for Knicks basketball games and Billy Joel…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has handed over properties acquired through corruption to the State including land, cash, and other assets. Speaking at a business forum in Eldoret, EACC Chairman Bishop David Oginde acknowledged that corruption remains a major challenge with the commission struggling to address all cases due to resource and staffing constraints….
Two men have been found guilty by the Eldoret High Court for the murder of Ugandan steeplechase athlete Benjamin Kiplagat, with CCTV and forensic evidence linking them to the crime. Two men have pleaded guilty in a high-profile murder case involving renowned Kenyan-born Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat who was killed on New Year’s Eve, 2023….
Vivian Kajaya, an MKU student whose body was found in Kiamunyi, Nakuru, had gone to meet a man Kajaya and the mysterious man had known each other for two weeks, but he left Thika to visit her The stranger, whom he described as wealthy, allegedly gave him expensive gifts a few days before his death…
Khalusha had confessed to the murders of 42 women The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is once again appealing for information to help locate Kware serial murder suspect Collins Jumaisi Khalusha. Khalusha, along with 12 other suspects, escaped from Gigiri police cells on the morning of August 21 and has yet to be recaptured, despite…
Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Debora Barasa, has announced that the government is prioritizing coverage for cardiovascular and related conditions under the Social Health Authority (SHA), as part of its commitment to enhance Universal Health Coverage in Kenya. Speaking at the AGC Tenwek Hospital in Bomet during the inauguration of its new Cardiothoracic Centre, which…
Julien Alfred’s coach, Edrick Floreal, has revealed the secret recipe he formulated to help her master the 100m, which enabled her to claim the Olympic title over favourite Sha’Carri Richardson. Julien Alfred’s coach Edrick Floreal has explained the work they put in during training to ensure she claimed the 100m Olympic title over Sha’Carri Richardson…
Religious leaders across the country have voiced strong opposition to a bill sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei which seeks to extend presidential, gubernatorial, and parliamentary terms from five to seven years. The clerics argue that the proposed legislation undermines democratic accountability and diverts attention from critical issues affecting Kenyans. Speaking in Juja, Kiambu County,…
He score 26 El Clasico goals in 18 seasons he was with the Catalan club Barcelona thrashed fiercest Rivals Real Madrid 4-0 in the El Clasico over the weekend to record their first win in five matches against the record Champion League winners. It is a result that will be a bitter pill to swallow…
On Sunday, October 27, sacked Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua attended a service at St James ACK Cathedral in Kiambu town In his speech, the former Member of Parliament for Mathira asked Kenyans to be calm and pray for President William Ruto According to the feuding politicians, many Kenyans feel hurt under the Ruto administration due…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s party has formally opposed a Bill in the Senate that proposes extending the term limits for elected leaders. The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, introduced by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, aims to extend the terms of the President, Governors, Senators, MPs, and Members of County Assemblies from…
Akena has earned two caps for the Uganda Cranes, but has not been part of the set up for the last two years. Ugandan midfielder Chris Pius Akena has set his sights on not only leaving an indelible legacy at Kenyan champions Gor Mahia but also using the club’s platform as a stepping stone to…