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 […]
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 […]
CAF Doubles WAFCON Prize Money as Motsepe Confirms 2029 Exit
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major increase in prize money for the TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), underlining its continued commitment to investing in women’s football across the continent. CAF confirmed that the winners of the tournament will now receive USD 2 million, representing a 100 percent increase from the previous edition. The overall prize fund has also risen significantly by 67 percent, from USD 3.475 million to USD 5.8 million. The runners-up will now earn USD 750,000, a 50 percent increase, while the third-placed team will receive a 43 percent higher reward. In […]
The Making of a Captain: Sylvester Owino’s Gor Mahia Story
As Gor Mahia prepare for the new SportPesa Premier League season and the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Rwanda, the record 22-time Kenyan champions have ushered in a new era by officially appointing Sylvester Owino as the club’s captain. The appointment marks another significant milestone in the remarkable journey of the 25-year-old centre-back, whose rise from a remote village in Kisumu County to leading Kenya’s most successful football club is a story of resilience, patience and unwavering determination. Born and raised in Riat, Kisumu County, Owino did not initially dream of becoming a footballer. In fact, he was reluctant to join […]
Super Falcons Target Record-Extending 11th WAFCON Title in Morocco
No nation has dominated African women’s football quite like Nigeria. The Super Falcons head to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco aiming for a record-extending 11th continental crown after winning 10 of the 13 editions contested since 1998. Their remarkable consistency has established them as the undisputed powerhouse of the women’s game on the continent, with only Equatorial Guinea and South Africa managing to interrupt their reign over the past three decades. The 2026 WAFCON will be staged from July 26 to August 16 after being postponed by four and a half months from its original […]