Matatu operators threaten fresh strike over fuel prices
Public transport operators have threatened to withdraw services again next week if the government fails to address their demands over high fuel prices and rising operating costs. Federation of Public Transport Sector Chief Executive Officer Kushian Muchiri said matatus could stay off the roads again if no agreement is reached by Tuesday. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Muchiri, who also serves as national chairman of the Association of Matatu Owners, defended the operators’ earlier decision to suspend transport services, saying it was necessary to pressure the government into action. “When the government reached out to us and gave […]
Gachagua demands removal of Jubaland forces after Mandera attack
Rigathi Gachagua has called for the immediate withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Kenyan territory following a deadly attack in Mandera County that left six people dead. In a statement issued on Monday, the former deputy president blamed the killings on what he described as illegal foreign fighters operating inside Kenya, warning that their presence threatens national security and territorial integrity. “Two days ago, we witnessed and received sad news from Northern Kenya, where we lost patriotic Kenyans in an act of aggression and incursion by Jubaland forces who continue to be on Kenyan soil illegally,” Gachagua said. He extended condolences […]
Nairobi City County Begins Search for Substantive County Secretary
The Johnson Sakaja administration has officially launched the recruitment process for a substantive County Secretary and Head of Public Service, marking the first time the position is being filled permanently during the governor’s tenure. The vacancy was advertised by the Nairobi County Public Service Board after the role had been held in an acting capacity for months. Currently, Housing and Urban Renewal Chief Officer Godfrey Atiel is serving as acting county secretary, having taken over from Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo. According to the advertisement published in local newspapers, interested applicants have until May 28 to submit their applications. The […]
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 […]
Harambee Stars to Face Lesotho After June Friendly Schedule Shake-Up
Harambee Stars’ preparations for future international assignments will continue against Lesotho after the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) confirmed changes to the team’s June FIFA window programme. Kenya had initially arranged friendly matches against Kyrgyzstan and Palestine, but both fixtures have since been called off, forcing a revision of the national team’s plans. According to FKF, logistical hurdles surrounding the original arrangements made it impossible for the matches to proceed as scheduled. The national team was expected to open the international window against Kyrgyzstan before taking on Palestine three days later. However, attention has now shifted to a two-match series against […]
Chapa Dimba Registration Ongoing as Season 5 Schedule is Released
Football dreams have often started from dusty community pitches, school grounds and neighbourhood tournaments, and over the years Safaricom Chapa Dimba has continued to prove that those dreams are valid. The competition has grown into one of the biggest youth football development platforms in the country, giving young players a genuine opportunity to showcase their talent and open doors to professional football, scholarships and international opportunities. As registration continues for Season 5, young footballers across Kenya are once again being handed a chance to follow in the footsteps of players who once used the same platform to launch successful careers. […]
Kenya 7s Begin Crucial Valladolid SVNS Campaign as Push for Top-Tier Status Intensifies
Kenya 7s return to action today in the second leg of the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid, with Shujaa aiming to strengthen their bid for qualification to the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS top tier. After finishing seventh in Hong Kong and collecting eight points, Kenya heads into the Valladolid tournament knowing every result will be crucial in the race for a top-eight overall finish across the three-leg series. The combined standings from Hong Kong, Valladolid and Bordeaux will determine the eight teams that secure places in next season’s SVNS 1, while the bottom four will compete in SVNS 2. Shujaa […]