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 […]
Vihiga Cranes, Lugari Progressive Crown Safaricom Chapa Dimba Western Region
Vihiga Cranes and Lugari Progressive emerged as the Western Region champions of the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament after securing hard-fought victories at Kanduyi Stadium in Bungoma County. Vihiga Cranes claimed the boys’ title with a narrow 1-0 victory over Busia’s Musokoto Secondary School, in a final that remained evenly balanced until the second half. The decisive moment arrived in the 61st minute when Tonny Omondi rose highest to head home Luke Ramsey’s corner, giving the Vihiga side the breakthrough it needed. The result capped an impressive campaign for Vihiga Cranes and gave coach Francis Muhambe another […]
Cameroon End WAFCON Wait as Malawi’s Fairytale Falls at Final Hurdle
Cameroon have finally conquered Africa, ending decades of near misses with a commanding 3-0 victory over Malawi in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat. The Indomitable Lionesses, beaten in three previous finals, produced a ruthless first-half display to deny Malawi a fairytale ending and lift their maiden continental title. Marie Ngah Manga scored twice, while Naomi Eto added the other as Cameroon turned the final into a one-sided contest before the break. Malawi, the lowest-ranked team at the tournament, had entered the final as one of the competition’s biggest surprises. Ranked 153rd in the world, the […]
KCB Make Kabeberi History With Fifth Straight Title
KCB Rugby Club continued their remarkable dominance of the George Mwangi Memorial Kabeberi 7s on Sunday, defeating Strathmore Leos 14–12 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi to claim a record fifth consecutive title. The victory capped an entertaining weekend at the third leg of the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit and gave the Bankers their second tournament title of the season after their triumph at the opening Prinsloo 7s in Nakuru. KCB came into the tournament as defending champions and chasing another piece of Kabeberi history. They delivered when it mattered most, surviving a determined Leos side that reached its […]