ODM Dragged to Tribunal Over Winnie Odinga Leadership Plan
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been taken to court over an alleged plan to create a new leadership position for Winnie Odinga. A party member, Evans Amuga, filed a case under a certificate of urgency at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), seeking to block what he terms as an irregular attempt to elevate Winnie within the party hierarchy. On Tuesday, presiding member Gad Gathu-Karagu directed that the case be served to all respondents, allowing them to respond before the matter is mentioned for directions. Those listed as respondents include ODM, Winnie Odinga, George Aladwa, and the Registrar of […]
Court Orders Return of Natembeya’s Property Within 10 Days
Nairobi court has directed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to return all items seized from Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya within 10 days. The ruling, issued by Magistrate Isabella Barasa, reinforces an earlier decision by the High Court of Kenya that quashed Natembeya’s arrest and prosecution over alleged graft. When the matter came up on Wednesday, the court held that in the absence of a stay order, state agencies had no legal grounds to continue holding the governor’s property. “I think if we are to approach the court under one hand, we must be willing to obey orders of […]
Kenya Moves to De-Risk Infrastructure Projects to Attract Private Investors
Kenya is adopting new financing strategies for major infrastructure projects as rising public debt and limited fiscal space make traditional government funding increasingly difficult. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says the government is shifting toward private capital and innovative funding models that reduce risks which have historically discouraged investors from financing large public projects. Speaking during an interview on the Citizen TV programme The Explainer, Mbadi said the government will rely on the newly established National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) to prepare projects and make them more attractive to institutional investors. “As a country, we were already in agreement even before […]
Lioness Heels’ Lisa Christoffersen Receives KES 1 million Boost from Safaricom for WRC Safari Rally
Kenya’s female rally driver, Lisa Christoffersen, has received a KES 1 million boost from Safaricom PLC for this year’s WRC Safari Rally. Lisa, also known as ‘Mama Chui’, of the Lioness Heels Rally Team, will be competing in this year’s rally in her new Subaru N15, alongside navigator Christabel Wacuka. The duo has been training together for the past six months in preparation for the event. This is the second time that Lisa Christoffersen and Christabel Wacuka will be battling for honors in the Safari Rally, with their first attempt in 2024 where they made it to the podium. In […]
Aroko Shines, Okidi’s Bittersweet Triumph Headlines February Awards
The month of February in the Sportpesa League belonged to two standout figures whose impact resonated across the league, as Humphrey Aroko of Kariobangi Sharks and Peter Okidi, then in charge of Shabana FC, were crowned the SportPesa Player and Coach of the Month respectively. Aroko’s rise continues to capture the imagination of Kenyan football. Despite previously being overlooked, the Kariobangi Sharks midfielder has forced his name into the spotlight through sheer consistency and influence. A standout run that saw Kariobangi Sharks go unbeaten, with Aroko instrumental in lifting the side out of the relegation zone. Over the course of […]
ODM Dragged to Tribunal Over Winnie Odinga Leadership Plan
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been taken to court over an alleged plan to create a new leadership position for Winnie Odinga. A party member, Evans Amuga, filed a case under a certificate of urgency at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), seeking to block what he terms as an irregular attempt to elevate Winnie within the party hierarchy. On Tuesday, presiding member Gad Gathu-Karagu directed that the case be served to all respondents, allowing them to respond before the matter is mentioned for directions. Those listed as respondents include ODM, Winnie Odinga, George Aladwa, and the Registrar of […]
Breakaway Looms as ‘Great Africa Football Alliance’ Emerges Amid Growing CAF Tensions
A fresh storm could be brewing in African football governance after documents emerged confirming the reservation of a new entity name, Great Africa Football Alliance, signaling a potential breakaway movement within the game’s leadership structures. The document, issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) and bearing official registration details from Pretoria, confirms that the name has been reserved from March 23, 2026, to September 22, 2026. The reservation, points to early but deliberate administrative steps toward establishing what could evolve into a new continental football body. The South African registration adds an intriguing dimension to the unfolding developments, […]