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 […]
Egypt, Cameroon, Uganda and Rwanda Make Winning Starts as African Volleyball Championship Gets Underway
The 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship has burst into life in Nairobi, with Egypt, Cameroon, Uganda and Rwanda making strong starts as Africa’s top women’s volleyball nations battle for continental supremacy. Egypt opened their Pool B campaign in emphatic fashion, sweeping Burkina Faso 3-0 (25-3, 25-15, 25-15) at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on Tuesday. Uganda also made a winning start in Pool B, defeating Senegal 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-16) to join Egypt at the top of the group. In Pool C, Cameroon underlined their credentials with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Ghana, winning 25-16, 25-20 and 25-14. Rwanda […]
D-Day for Kenyan Football as Court Ruling Puts New League Season in Balance
It is D-Day for Kenyan football. Following a dramatic FKF Super Cup weekend, attention now shifts to the High Court in Murang’a, where a ruling at 2pm today, August 25, could have major implications for the 2026/27 league season. The ruling on the contempt of court application involving Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed, Acting Secretary General Dennis Gicheru and Leagues and Competitions Manager Frank Ogolla could determine whether the new league season proceeds as planned this weekend. The federation has already released fixtures for the opening weekend, with several matches lined up across Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, August […]
CDM Emmanuel, St Joseph Starlets Crowned Murang’a Chapa Dimba County Champions
CDM Emmanuel from Kangari and St Joseph Starlets have been crowned the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively at the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Season Five Murang’a County Finals, securing their places at the upcoming Central Regional Finals. The county competition reached its climax at Makuyu Boys and Gakoigo Stadium, where teams battled through a competitive knockout stage for the chance to represent Murang’a at the regional level. CDM Emmanuel produced one of the most impressive performances of the tournament on their way to the boys’ crown, registering a commanding 5-1 victory over Fine Touch Academy Kiharu in the quarter-finals at Gakoigo […]