Comedian-turned-philanthropist Eric Omondi has asked Kenyans to help him locate a young girl from Roysambu who was seen in a widely circulated Facebook video being viciously assaulted by her aunt. In a post shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, January 5, 2025, the comedian reshared the distressing video of the girl sobbing in agony…
The High Court has awarded a female passenger Sh420,000 after she was assaulted, robbed, and violently thrown out of a Super Metro matatu by the driver and conductor. The case, which has drawn attention to the rights of passengers in public transport, saw Milimani High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi rule that Wairimu Muthoni’s fundamental rights…
Discover the untold stories of five African footballers who used black magic, rituals and superstition to boost their careers. Majority of footballers in Africa remain tight-lipped about the controversial topic of magic or superstition in football. However, some have dared to discuss their encounters, often out of necessity, to highlight its darker consequences. Despite promises…
Ethiopians will challenge Kenyan stars Ruth Chepng’etich and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, promising a thrilling race. Two of Kenya’s marathon luminaries Ruth Chepng’etich and Joyciline Jepkosgei have been confirmed to compete in the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13. This news comes with a mix of excitement and high expectations as they…
Makueni, one of the top ten counties that recorded the highest maternal mortality in the country, has not recorded a single death due to excessive bleeding in public health facilities since 2022 due to an aggressive strategy of ensuring healthcare workers can detect when mothers have excessive bleeding and treat within 15 minutes. One of…
In a vibrant display of commitment to a sustainable future, Kenya took a monumental step forward in its forest conservation efforts on Monday, as a remarkable cohort of 467 graduates emerged from the Forest Law Enforcement Academy in Gilgil. This diverse group, which includes 102 inspectors and 365 foresters, 331 men and 226 women, has…
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has urged St Lucia to take advantage of Olympics champion Julien Alfred’s new status to boost the country’s economy through sports tourism. Julien Alfred’s new status as a superstar in her country St Lucia and the Eastern Caribbean has now seen a new push to use her as the face…
Kenya beat Jersey by six wickets in their opening game of ICC Challenge League A played Wednesday at Ruaraka Sports Club,Nairobi. Kenya will face Denmark on Saturday in its second match of the championship that’s being used as a world cup qualifier. Man of the match and spinner Rakep Patel led Kenya’s charge after…
PHOTO | COURTESY Government will fast-track the completion of all pending energy projects to stabilize power transmission across the country. New Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi says aging energy infrastructure is making Kenyans pay more for power and intermittent power outages. “We appreciate the challenges that could still be there. There has been slow progress…
Mills, who guided Usain Bolt to two world records and multiple titles, has exuded confidence about his latest prospect Oblique Seville’s chances of making it to the podium despite an injury setback. Oblique Seville’s coach Glen Mills has exuded confidence ahead of the epic men’s 100m clash at the Paris Olympic Games. Mills, who guided…
Six children who were on their way to school died after being hit by a Probox car while they were walking on the side of the road Of the six children, three were siblings, and they were identified by neighbors who ran from the scene to help the victims It was also revealed that the…
Six informal settlements in Kisumu County have received a major facelift following the rollout of the second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). The projects, among them roads, markets, storm water drainage, solid waste management, and street lighting, have opened up the slums, enhancing access to basic infrastructure and land tenure security. KISIP2 Kisumu…
The trio of Sha’Carri Richardson, Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry and Melissa Jefferson who all train together, joined forces with Gabby Thomas to steer Team USA to gold in Paris. American Olympian Twanisha ‘TeeTee’ Terry has spotlighted a defining trait of teammate Sha’Carri Richardson that propelled Team USA to gold in the 4x100m relay at the…
Political assassinations in the United States have a long and disturbing history. The attempted assassination of Donald Trump, who narrowly escaped death when a bullet grazed his right ear while he was speaking at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, highlights the danger of those seeking votes in a country whose constitution guarantees citizens…
Junior Starlets take on Mexico in their final group C fixture, looking to end their historic world cup debut with their first win of the tournament. The Kenya U-17 national women’s team, Junior Starlets, will look to wrap up their historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in the Dominican Republic on a positive note…