From Gem to Lang’ata: How Brian Midiwo Plans to Reshape Capital Constituency Politics
NAIROBI, Kenya 16TH September — carrying a name steeped in Nyanza’s storied political history, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth, Brian Midiwo is setting his sights on Nairobi’s high-stakes parliamentary arena. Rooted in the legacy of the late Gem Member of Parliament, Washington Jakoyo Midiwo, the younger Midiwo is charting a fresh path in urban governance, positioning himself as a candidate for the Lang’ata constituency parliamentary seat come 2027 general election. Transitioning political focus from rural strongholds like Gem to a metropolitan constituency like Lang’ata presents unique political dynamics. While traditional rural politics often hinges on regional party allegiance and […]
CFAO MOBILITY KENYA AND NTSA LAUNCH ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMME FOR SCHOOLS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KENYA SCOUTS ASSOCIATION AND FIRST STEP ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES
CFAO Mobility Kenya, in partnership with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Kenya Police Service Traffic Department, the Kenya Scouts Association (KSA) and First Step Road Safety Initiatives, has launched an initiative designed to equip school learners with practical road safety knowledge through structured, engaging and competency-based learning materials. The programme further supports participation in the annual Scouts Road Safety Badge competitions, reinforcing safe road-use behaviour from an early age. The programme will equip Kenya Scouts leaders in schools with the knowledge, skills and resources required to champion road safety education among learners and school communities, providing structured […]
Rice farmers urge government to release Sh210m KNTC dues
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme have urged the Government to fast-track payment of Sh210 million owed to them after they supplied 25,760 bags of rice to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society (MRGM), said the delayed payment was affecting their ability to pay school fees, purchase farm inputs and meet household expenses. Speaking at the MRGM offices in Mwea, Chief Executive Officer Anthony Waweru said the Government’s intervention in the rice marketing crisis was welcome, but called for the payment process to be expedited. Waweru said farmers had […]
Kericho Farmer Wins Ksh26.9 million SportPesa Midweek Jackpot
Kericho farmer Richard Kimutai Ngetich is the latest Kenyan to strike it big on the SportPesa Midweek Jackpot, taking home Ksh26,987,606 after correctly predicting all 13 matches. For Ngetich, the win was the realisation of a belief he had held for some time – that one day his persistence would pay off. The Kericho resident says he has been playing the SportPesa Jackpot for some time and always believed that, one day, God would make the big win happen. He placed four bets three through Quick Pick and one that he had carefully analysed. Luckily, he won from the one […]
From Gem to Lang’ata: How Brian Midiwo Plans to Reshape Capital Constituency Politics
NAIROBI, Kenya 16TH September — carrying a name steeped in Nyanza’s storied political history, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth, Brian Midiwo is setting his sights on Nairobi’s high-stakes parliamentary arena. Rooted in the legacy of the late Gem Member of Parliament, Washington Jakoyo Midiwo, the younger Midiwo is charting a fresh path in urban governance, positioning himself as a candidate for the Lang’ata constituency parliamentary seat come 2027 general election. Transitioning political focus from rural strongholds like Gem to a metropolitan constituency like Lang’ata presents unique political dynamics. While traditional rural politics often hinges on regional party allegiance and […]
FKF, Clubs Strike Agreement as SportPesa League Finally Set for September 19 Kick-Off
Kenyan football has finally moved closer to putting weeks of uncertainty behind it, with Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and SportPesa League clubs agreeing to resume the 2026/27 season on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the federation and club representatives on Wednesday, September 16, and formally endorsed and signed by representatives of the league clubs and members of the FKF National Executive Committee (NEC). The deal clears some of the key issues that had complicated preparations for the new campaign and gives clubs a definite date to work towards. Among the most significant issues […]
Eight New Faces as Odera Names Provisional Shujaa Squad for Safari Sevens, Africa 7s and World SVNS
Eight players have earned maiden call-ups to the Kenya Sevens setup as Director of Rugby Paul Odera begins shaping his squad for the upcoming international campaign. The new faces emerged from the just-concluded National Sevens Circuit, where their performances earned them an opportunity to train with Shujaa ahead of a demanding schedule featuring Safari Sevens, the Africa Men’s Sevens and the World SVNS series. Kisumu RFC’s leading try scorer Harrison Mauve and MMUST fly-half Flavian Otiyo headline the newcomers, alongside Mathias Osimbo (Kabras Sugar), Richel Wangila (KCB), Lucky Onyango (Menengai Oilers), Glacious Owino (Menengai Oilers), Graham Shimon (Nakuru RFC) and […]