Mumias East MP Peter Salasya faced a hostile reception at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, as rowdy football fans roughed him up and forced him out of the venue. The lawmaker was among thousands of Kenyans who had gathered to watch the FIFA World Cup qualifier match. However, things quickly
Month: March 2025
Zimbabwean Olympian Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), becoming the first woman and the first African to hold the prestigious position. Coventry secured victory in the first round of voting, defeating seven strong contenders. She
Ramba Boys High School in Asembo, Siaya County, is in mourning following the tragic deaths of two students who fell into a septic tank on the evening of Saturday, March 22, 2025. The two Form Four students, whose identities have not yet been officially released, lost their lives. This is after
The journey of Scholastica has been one of ups and downs, marked by loss, love, and the determination to carve her own path in life. Reflecting on her story, she shares how her life took a drastic turn following the passing of her grandmother just before she joined Kenyatta University in 2020.
Super Metro, a widely recognized Nairobi matatu SACCO, caused confusion on Thursday by continuing to operate and transport passengers. This is despite having its license suspended by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The SACCO, which manages a fleet of over 500 minibuses
Former Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Susan Nakhumicha Wafula has been given a fresh political lifeline after President William Ruto nominated her as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN-Habitat in Nairobi. This appointment marks her return to public service after months in political
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has suspended the operator license of Super Metro Limited. Super Metro which is a leading public service vehicle (PSV) company in Nairobi, effective immediately. This action aims to ensure the company’s compliance with the Public Service
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have pushed further into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), intensifying hostilities just a day after the presidents of Congo and Rwanda urged an immediate ceasefire. According to residents, the insurgents reached the outskirts of Walikale late Wednesday. Fierce
Kenyans purchased 4.1 million smartphones Between October and December 2024, nearly double the 2.2 million devices bought in the previous quarter, according to data from the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). This surge brought the total number of smartphones in active use to 41.5 million
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have taken a significant step towards a ceasefire. This is following high-level talks mediated by Qatar’s Emir in Doha. In a historic meeting, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame engaged in direct discussions for