Guilty as charged
former migori governor okoth obado has been found guilty of murdering sharon otieno in 2018.The court found that Obado financed the execution of the crime, Oyamo played a key role in its execution, while Obiero participated in concealing the offence.
Ol Kalou By-election: DCP’s Sammy Waweru Cruises to Landslide Victory Over UDA
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has secured a commanding victory in the Ol Kalou Ward by-election, dealing a significant political setback to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). According to the official results released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru garnered 35,440 votes to defeat UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyagah, who received 5,450 votes. Waweru’s victory came by a margin of 29,990 votes, making it one of the most decisive by-election wins in recent years. The contest attracted national attention, with senior political leaders from both camps actively campaigning in the […]
Nearly 8,000 Kenyans Receive Long-Acting HIV Prevention Injection Since Rollout
Approximately 7,900 Kenyans have received the long-acting HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir since its introduction in February 2026, according to data presented during a recent learning forum involving county governments, health officials, and development partners. The beneficiaries are from 15 counties participating in the first phase of the rollout, which is part of Kenya’s efforts to expand access to innovative HIV prevention options beyond daily oral medication. The forum, organized by National AIDS and STI Control Programme and LVCT Health, brought together representatives from participating counties to assess progress, identify challenges, and share lessons from implementation. Lenacapavir offers a long-acting alternative […]
KCB and Airtel Money Partner to Expand Financial Access
KCB Bank Kenya and Airtel Money Kenya have entered into a strategic partnership that will allow Airtel Money customers to deposit and withdraw cash through more than 22,000 KCB agents nationwide, strengthening access to digital financial services across Kenya. The agreement marks another step toward greater interoperability within Kenya’s financial sector, enabling customers to access services more conveniently regardless of their location. According to Anne Kinuthia-Otieno, the partnership is designed to make financial services more accessible and convenient for Airtel Money users. “By opening access to KCB’s extensive agent network, we are bringing Airtel Money services closer to more Kenyans […]
Gor Mahia Semi-Final Hopes Suffer Blow After Late Vipers Defeat
Gor Mahia’s hopes of securing an early place in the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup suffered a major setback after a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Uganda’s Vipers SC at Pele Stadium in Kigali on Monday. Just two days after announcing themselves as tournament favourites with a commanding 5-0 victory over hosts APR FC, K’Ogalo were brought back down to earth by a disciplined Vipers side that snatched victory deep into stoppage time. The decisive moment came in the 90+2nd minute when substitute Gusto Mulongo rose to head home Ashraf Mandela’s inviting cross, sealing Vipers’ second consecutive victory and […]
Gor Mahia Eye Semi-Final Berth in High-Stakes Vipers Showdown
Gor Mahia will look to take a major step towards the semi-finals of the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup when they face Uganda Premier League champions Vipers SC in a high-stakes Group A clash this afternoon at Pele Stadium in Kigali, with kick-off set for 4:00 p.m. EAT. The two regional heavyweights meet after impressive opening victories, with the winner likely to secure a place in the last four of the tournament. Gor Mahia announced themselves as title contenders with a commanding 5-0 victory over hosts APR FC, while Vipers comfortably dispatched Djibouti’s Garde Républicaine 3-0. The encounter brings together two […]
Tusker Fall to Al Hilal in CECAFA Kagame Cup Opener
Tusker FC made a disappointing start to their 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup campaign after suffering a 2-0 defeat to Sudanese giants Al Hilal SC in their Group C opener at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Sunday. The four-time CECAFA Kagame Cup champions and reigning Mozzart Bet Cup holders showed plenty of promise throughout the contest but were punished by a clinical Al Hilal side, who struck once in each half to claim maximum points. Kamaradini Mamudu handed the Sudanese outfit the lead before Salim Adams sealed the victory with a stoppage-time goal, leaving the Brewers with little margin for error […]