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 […]
Nairobi Officially Enters Race to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships
Kenya has officially entered the race to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with Nairobi submitting its formal application to stage the global athletics showpiece at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The bid, submitted on Monday, August 10, places Nairobi among four cities competing to host the senior World Athletics Championships in 2029. The Kenyan capital faces competition from London in the United Kingdom, Rome in Italy and Munich in Germany, with each city proposing a major stadium as the centrepiece of its bid. Nairobi is proposing Kasarani, while London has put forward the London Stadium, Rome is relying […]
Green Commandoes Captain Fidel Odhiambo Lands US Scholarship After KSSSA Triumph
Fresh from captaining Kakamega High School to the 2026 KSSSA national boys’ football title, Fidel Odhiambo is embarking on an exciting new chapter after securing a football scholarship to Montverde Academy in Florida, United States. The commanding central defender leaves Kenya on the back of a memorable championship campaign in which he played a pivotal role in guiding the Green Commandos back to the summit of Kenyan school football. Kakamega defeated St. Mary’s School Yala 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling final at M-PESA Foundation Academy, Thika, ending an eight-year wait for the national crown. For Odhiambo, lifting the […]
Menengai High School Officially Out of FEASSA Games as 2026 Fixtures Are Released
Menengai High School will not take part in the 2026 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, after the Nakuru-based school was left out of the official boys’ football fixtures released on Monday. The development confirms the end of Menengai’s hopes of representing Kenya at the regional championships, despite the school finishing third in boys’ football at the 2026 KSSSA national games. Menengai’s participation had been uncertain after the school was excluded from the funded travelling contingent amid financial constraints. An appeal was subsequently made to Nakuru leaders, businesses and well-wishers to help raise […]