Transport has been paralysed along the busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway following an ongoing protest by bodaboda operators. The operators on Wednesday blocked the Mombasa bound Lane at Mlolongo town interrupting the free flow of traffic. They are protesting the torching of some of their colleagues’ motorbikes during Tuesday’s anti-government demos within the town. Five…
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), the number of Kenyans who consume bhang has climbed by 90% in the last five years. According to the research, a total of 193,430 teenagers aged 15 to 24 years (one in every 37) were currently…
Phil Foden struck twice early on as Manchester City secured an historic fourth successive Premier League title with a convincing 3-1 win over West Ham. There were few signs of last-day nerves from Pep Guardiola’s side, although a spectacular effort from Mohammed Kudus just before half-time at the Etihad Stadium did give rivals Arsenal brief hope. Yet…
Mara Sugar became the first team to qualify for the FKF Premier League after thrashing Silibwet Leons 4-0 on Saturday at Awendo Green Stadium in Migori County. Following the win, Mara Sugar moved to 78 points and sealed an automatic slot in next season’s top-tier league. Second-placed Mathare United have 74 points. With three games…
A retired Kenyan football star is in police custody for undisclosed allegations, amid similar cases involving young EPL players. A retired football star formerly celebrated in Kenya’s top-flight leagues is currently being held in a Nairobi police cell. The former athlete whose name has not been disclosed to the public was apprehended earlier this week…
The nation is coming to terms with the death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla. Ogolla was confirmed to have died in a chopper crash in Kaben, Marakwet East on Thursday. Ogolla was named the new Chief of Defence Forces in changes in the military in April 2023. He took over from General…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning regarding an impending deadly disease that poses a significant global threat. Citing concerns based on emerging data and scientific analysis, the WHO is urging nations and communities to prepare for the potential outbreak of this highly dangerous illness. According to the WHO’s experts, this deadly…
Agriculture, environment and workers’ rights took centre stage in the Kenya-US trade talks , with the former seen to push for a deal before November. This comes amid concerns that this year’s US Presidential elections could further derail the process, with a possibility of pushing talks into 2025 when the African Growth and Opportunity Act…
Migori-based Rongo University has been closed indefinitely following student unrest on Tuesday. The decision followed an emergency meeting convened by the university’s senate. “Senate in a meeting held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, resolved that the university be closed indefinitely due to ongoing unrest as a result of student elections. All students are directed to…
Beatrice Chebet hopes to replicate Vivian Cheruiyot’s prowess at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics as she makes her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Beatrice Chebet will be going for a rare double at the Olympic Games, competing in the women’s 5000m and 10,000m. Chebet will be debuting on the Olympic…
