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 […]
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 […]
Dream Final Set as Yala, Kakamega Reach KSSSA National Showpiece
St. Mary’s School Yala’s remarkable fairy-tale journey at the 2026 KSSSA National Games has reached its biggest moment yet, with the Nyanza champions securing a place in the boys’ football final on their national debut after defeating Takaba Mixed Day 2-0 at the M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika. The Black Saints, under head coach V.O. Makanda, have defied expectations throughout the tournament and now stand one victory away from completing one of the most remarkable debut campaigns in recent KSSSA history. Goals from Arnold in the 70th minute and Enock Mwagadi seven minutes later were enough to send Yala through, […]
Gor Mahia Reach Kagame Cup Final After Penalty Thriller
Sportpesa League champions and 3 time Cecafa winners Gor Mahia Fc moved within one win of ending a 41-year wait for regional glory after defeating Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman 8-7 on penalties to book a place in the 2026 CECAFA Kagame Cup final, their first appearance in the regional showpiece since 2015. The thrilling semi-final at Kigali Pele Stadium ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with the Kenyan champions holding their nerve in a marathon shootout to eliminate one of the tournament favourites and continue an impressive run under new head coach Charles Akonnor. Having topped Group A after a […]