Stop politicising Ebola preparedness, Health official asks politicians
The Head of National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP), Dr. Andrew Mulwa, has asked political leaders to refrain from politicising public health matters, especially on the ongoing debate on the establishment of an Ebola preparedness facility in the country. Dr. Mulwa noted that disease outbreaks are addressed through scientific and public health experts, other than political rhetoric, which is derailing the government health agenda.
Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns
A group of 150 Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid growing worries about xenophobia are due to arrive by road in their home country on Monday, the Malawian authorities have said. The repatriation follows violence in South Africa’s Western Cape Province where there were reports a week ago of door-to-door intimidation, as well as the deaths of two Mozambicans in Mossel Bay. The Malawians were “among a number of foreign nationals” who had “sought refuge in temporary camps” in Mossel Bay, according to a statement from Lilongwe.
Elderly inmates dominate illicit brewing cases at Vihiga prison
Elderly offenders aged over 80 years form a significant number of inmates at Vihiga Prison, with most of them serving sentences or awaiting case determination for offences related to illicit brewing, the Officer in Charge has revealed. Speaking to KNA during an interview at the facility, Officer in Charge Patrick Emojel said many elderly offenders remain in custody because they are unable to raise the Sh100,000 bond or pay fines imposed by the courts.
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 […]
Sports Registrar Orders Gor Mahia to Begin Chairmanship Election Process
The Sports Registrar has directed Gor Mahia FC to commence the process of electing a new chairman after finding that the maximum eight-year tenure allowed under the law for the office expired on 8 June 2026. In a letter signed by Sports Registrar Rose M. N. Wasike, the club was instructed to issue a four-week election notice for the position of chairperson. The club has also been given a two-week deadline, ending on 24 June 2026, to submit the notice to both the Registrar and its members. According to the Registrar, records held by her office show that Gor Mahia […]
Government Doubles Sports Funding to Ksh 25.2 Billion Ahead of 2027 AFCON
The government has proposed a major boost to the sports sector in the 2026/27 financial year, with Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi allocating Ksh 25.2 billion to the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund. The proposed allocation, unveiled during the presentation of the 2026/27 Budget Statement, represents one of the largest investments in Kenyan sports and comes as the country intensifies preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which it will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania. Mbadi emphasized the role of sports and arts in promoting national identity, empowering young people and driving economic growth. He noted that […]
Fifa Boss Infantino Breaks Silence on Omar Artan Saga Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kick-Off
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the first time, describing the situation as unfortunate while insisting that football’s governing body has no authority over a country’s immigration decisions. Speaking during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 opening press conference at Mexico City Stadium, just hours before the tournament’s opening match, Infantino faced questions over Artan’s exclusion from the competition after United States authorities declined to grant him entry. Artan, one of Africa’s most highly-rated match officials, had been on course to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a […]