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 […]
FEASSA Games Kick Off Tomorrow as Menengai’s Morogoro Dream Hangs in Balance
The 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games kick off tomorrow, August 10, in Morogoro, Tanzania, with Kenya among five nations set to battle for regional honours. The 23rd edition of the championships, running until August 22, brings together schools from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi, with football expected to be one of the biggest attractions. However, while several Kenyan schools prepare to fly the country’s flag in Tanzania, Menengai High School’s participation remains uncertain despite the Nakuru-based side finishing third in boys’ football at the 2026 KSSSA national games. Menengai was reportedly left out […]
Kigali Heartbreak: Gor Mahia Miss Out on Kagame Cup
Gor Mahia’s long wait for regional glory continues after K’Ogalo suffered a painful 2-1 extra-time defeat to hosts Rayon Sports in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night. The loss extended Gor Mahia’s wait for a fourth regional crown to 41 years, with their last CECAFA triumph coming in 1985. It was also their second consecutive defeat in a Kagame Cup final after finishing runners-up in 2015. For a team that had shown tremendous resilience on the road to the final, the defeat will be particularly difficult to digest. Charles Akonnor’s side had opened the tournament […]
Gor Mahia, Rayon Sports Chase Glory After Decades of Waiting
Gor Mahia will face hosts Rayon Sports at Amahoro Stadium tonight at 7:00 PM EAT in the CECAFA Kagame Cup final, with both clubs chasing an end to long-standing regional title droughts. K’Ogalo have waited 41 years since their last triumph in 1985, while Rayon Sports are seeking to end a 28-year wait for the trophy, setting the stage for a final charged with history, expectation and regional bragging rights. For Gor Mahia, the final represents the culmination of an eventful campaign under Charles Akonnor. The KPL record holders began their Group A journey in devastating fashion, dismantling Rwandan champions […]