Babu Owino Declares Interest in ODM Leadership, Urges Generational Shift
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for a leadership transition within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying he is better suited to steer the party forward than current leader Oburu Odinga. Speaking amid ongoing internal discussions within the party, Babu argued that ODM requires youthful and energetic leadership to remain vibrant and politically competitive. He proposed that Oburu steps back from active leadership and instead serves the party in a trustee capacity. “Oburu should leave the party to young people like Babu Owino and him to be the trustee. I over-qualify to be a party leader. He should be […]
Rare Calendar Alignment Sees Lent and Ramadhan Begin at the Same Time
A rare moment in the religious calendar is unfolding this year as the Christian season of Lent and the Islamic holy month of Ramadhan begin at nearly the same time an occurrence that happens roughly once every three decades. The overlap is due to the Islamic lunar calendar moving through the Gregorian calendar over a 33-year cycle. Because Ramadhan shifts by about 10 to 11 days earlier each year, it occasionally coincides with major dates in the Christian liturgical calendar, including the start of Lent. In 2026, Ash Wednesday which marks the beginning of Lent for many Christian denominations falls […]
Leave DP Seat to Kindiki, Ruku Tells ODM Ahead of 2027 Polls
Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Geoffrey Ruku has declared support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s continued stay in office, dismissing suggestions that the position could be up for negotiation in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Sunday in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, Ruku told the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to abandon any ambitions of claiming the Deputy President’s seat in 2027. “To ODM, leave the Deputy President’s seat alone. It belongs to Kindiki until 2032, when he will be seeking the presidency,” Ruku said. He suggested that any political negotiations with ODM regarding the presidency […]
Safaricom announces Sh0.85 interim dividend as profits surge
Safaricom PLC has declared an interim dividend of Sh0.85 per ordinary share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, signalling strong financial performance and continued shareholder returns. In a notice to investors, the telecommunications firm said its board approved the dividend during a meeting held on February 4, 2026. The payout will apply to shareholders whose names appear on the company’s register at the close of business on February 25, 2026, with payments expected to be made on or around March 31, 2026. “The Board of Safaricom PLC resolved to approve the payment of an interim dividend of Sh0.85 […]
Mombasa United Edge MOFA in High-Stakes NSL Title Showdown
Billed as a clash between promotion and title favourites, the FKF National Super League encounter between Mombasa United and MOFA FC lived up to its pre-match billing, producing intensity, quality football and late drama on the coast. The build-up to the contest carried its share of controversy after the kickoff was moved a day earlier, adding another layer of tension to a fixture already loaded with title implications. Mombasa United entered the match eager to avenge the heavy 4–0 defeat they suffered in the first leg in Kisumu, while also determined to tighten their grip at the top of the […]
A Decade in Court Ends in Victory as Marathon Star Lucy Kabuu Secures Ksh 70 Million Property Ruling
After more than a decade of legal wrangling, Kenyan marathon star Lucy Wangui Kabuu has finally drawn the curtain on a protracted matrimonial property dispute, securing assets valued at about Ksh 70 million following a decisive court ruling against her former husband, Jeremiah Maina. The judgment, first reported by Nation Sport, brings to an end a case that has stretched since 2014, marked by complex claims over land, houses, rental developments and vehicles spread across several counties. Maina had moved to court seeking an equal share of the wealth accumulated during their marriage, arguing that he played a central role […]
MOFA’s Maningi Confident Ahead of Crucial Friday Clash in NSL Title Race
As the FKF National Super League title race enters a defining stretch, MOFA FC vice-captain Alfred Maningi believes the White Rhinos are mentally and physically ready to handle the pressure that comes with the second leg of the campaign. Speaking at the training ground ahead of MOFA’s crucial Friday fixture, Maningi revealed that the squad’s morale has remained high since the league resumed, describing the dressing room atmosphere as positive and focused. He acknowledged the challenges posed by an irregular match schedule, including the shift to a Friday kickoff, but dismissed suggestions of distractions or psychological games, insisting the team […]