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 […]
Joga Defy Odds to Claim Maiden KSSSA Girls’ Football Crown
St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale Joga, defied the odds to win their maiden KSSSA national girls’ football title, edging Nyakach Girls 7-6 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw that remained unresolved through 120 minutes at M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika. Few would have backed Joga before the final. They were facing a Nyakach side that had been virtually flawless throughout the championship, winning all four matches, scoring 29 goals without conceding a single one. The Plateau Queens had also beaten Joga 2-0 in the group stage, with Junior Starlets midfielder Beryl Okumu scoring both goals. Yet the final produced a […]
Green Commandoes End Eight-Year Drought, Reclaim Record 15th KSSSA Title
Kakamega High School, the Green Commandoes brought an eight-year wait to a dramatic end, coming from behind to defeat St. Mary’s School Yala 3-2 after extra time and reclaim the KSSSA national boys’ football crown at M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika. The triumph extends Kakamega’s remarkable record to 15 KSSSA football titles, further cementing the Green Commandos’ place as the benchmark of Kenyan school football. Their previous national triumph came in 2018 in Eldoret, making Thursday’s victory a particularly significant one for a generation of players and supporters who had waited years to see the famous green shirts back at […]
Nyakach, Joga Set Up KSSSA Girls’ Football Final
Nyakach Girls and St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale(Joga), will meet in the 2026 KSSSA National Girls’ Football final at the M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika, setting up a rematch of their group-stage encounter with the national crown now at stake. Nyakach, the Nyanza champions, booked their place in the final in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside Raila Education Centre 4-0 in the semi-final. Emily Adhiambo, Peninah, Nancy and Emmaculate were on target as the Plateau Queens maintained their extraordinary run in the tournament. The result extended Nyakach’s perfect record to four wins from four matches, with the side scoring an astonishing 29 […]