Matatu operators threaten fresh strike over fuel prices
Public transport operators have threatened to withdraw services again next week if the government fails to address their demands over high fuel prices and rising operating costs. Federation of Public Transport Sector Chief Executive Officer Kushian Muchiri said matatus could stay off the roads again if no agreement is reached by Tuesday. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Muchiri, who also serves as national chairman of the Association of Matatu Owners, defended the operators’ earlier decision to suspend transport services, saying it was necessary to pressure the government into action. “When the government reached out to us and gave […]
Gachagua demands removal of Jubaland forces after Mandera attack
Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Kenyan territory following a deadly attack in Mandera County that left six people dead. In a statement issued on Monday, the former deputy president blamed the killings on what he described as illegal foreign fighters operating inside Kenya, warning that their presence threatens national security and territorial integrity. “Two days ago, we witnessed and received sad news from Northern Kenya, where we lost patriotic Kenyans in an act of aggression and incursion by Jubaland forces who continue to be on Kenyan soil illegally,” Gachagua said. He extended condolences […]
Nairobi City County Begins Search for Substantive County Secretary
The Johnson Sakaja administration has officially launched the recruitment process for a substantive County Secretary and Head of Public Service, marking the first time the position is being filled permanently during the governor’s tenure. The vacancy was advertised by the Nairobi County Public Service Board after the role had been held in an acting capacity for months. Currently, Housing and Urban Renewal Chief Officer Godfrey Atiel is serving as acting county secretary, having taken over from Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo. According to the advertisement published in local newspapers, interested applicants have until May 28 to submit their applications. The […]
Safaricom and Huawei Unveil Kenya’s First Fully Connected Homes with Fibre to Every Room
Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has today announced the launch of Kenya’s first Fibre to the Room (FTTR) solution marking a major leap in home connectivity and setting a new benchmark for digital living. As Kenyan households become increasingly connected with multiple devices and high bandwidth applications running simultaneously, traditional broadband setups are no longer sufficient to meet evolving user demands. Safaricom’s new solution addresses this challenge by extending Fibre connectivity into every room of the home, delivering uninterrupted, ultra-fast, and low latency internet throughout. Unlike conventional Fibre to the Home which relies on a single router for Wi Fi […]
FKF Club Chairmen Back Autonomous League Push Ahead of 2026/27 Season.
The chairmen of clubs competing in 2025/26 SportsPesa League have formally backed a roadmap aimed at establishing an autonomous league management body ahead of the 2026/27 season similar to the defunct KPL Ltd, which was founded in 2003 to run the top-tier league before the 17 years mandate came to an end in September 2020. In a press statement released on Thursday following a meeting held at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday, 26th May 2026 with FKF leadership, the club bosses outlined a collective vision focused on governance reforms, structural independence, and the professionalization of Kenyan top-flight football. The […]
From Chapa Dimba Dreamer to Gor Mahia Champion: The Rise of Brighton Onyona
When Safaricom Chapa Dimba returns with registration for a new edition, few stories capture the true impact of the tournament better than that of young Gor Mahia left back Brighton Onyona. Born on June 24, 2005, in Kibiri Ward, Karachuonyo, Homa Bay County, Onyona’s journey from grassroots football to becoming one of Kenya’s most exciting young defenders is a testament to the power of talent identification and opportunity. Before the bright lights of the FKF Premier League, Onyona honed his skills at Kotiang’a United FC after rising through the ranks at Oriwo High School in Homa Bay County. His potential […]
Guard of Honour Awaits Champions Gor Mahia in Mara Sugar Clash
Newly crowned FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia will switch attention from the title race to celebration mode this afternoon when they face Mara Sugar at Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. The Round 33 fixture, which had previously been halted by the Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT), finally gets underway from 2:00 pm after days of uncertainty. Mara Sugar had challenged the decision to stage the match in Homa Bay, but the encounter now proceeds on a busy day of rescheduled domestic fixtures that had initially been postponed following the matatu strike triggered by the fuel price hike. With the […]