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 […]
St. Mary’s Yala, Kakamega High Seal Semi-Final Spots and FEASSSA Qualification
St. Mary’s School Yala and Kakamega High School became the first teams to book places in the semi-finals of the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Football Championship after recording emphatic victories on Day Two at the M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika. The wins also guaranteed the two unbeaten sides qualification for the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) Games in Morogoro, Tanzania, with Kenya allocated four slots in the boys’ football competition. Tournament debutants St. Mary’s School Yala continued their fairy-tale run with a commanding 5-1 victory over former champions Tononoka High School to […]
Beryl Okumu Double Fires Nyakach Girls to Winning Start at KSSSA National Games
Nyakach Girls High School underlined their status as one of the favourites for the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Games girls’ football title after defeating Rift Valley champions St. Joseph’s Girls Kitale (JOGA) 2-0 in their opening Group A match at the M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika. The Nyanza champions produced a composed display to overcome one of the country’s traditional school football powerhouses, with Kenya Under-17 international Beryl Okumu scoring both goals in the first half to hand the Plateau Queens a perfect start to their campaign. Beryl wasted little time reminding everyone why she is […]
Debutants St. Mary’s Yala Shine as Kakamega Mark Return with Statement Victory at KSSSA Nationals
The 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term Two Games got off to a thrilling start at the M-PESA Foundation Academy in Thika on Sunday, with tournament favourites living up to expectations and debutants St. Mary’s School Yala announcing their arrival on the biggest stage with an impressive victory. Making their first-ever appearance at the national championships, the Nyanza champions extended their remarkable unbeaten run after defeating Rift Valley champions Menengai High School 2-0 in their opening Group A fixture. Having arrived in Thika carrying the tag of tournament dark horses, the Black Saints justified the growing belief […]