Politics

Kenya 2027 DP Race: Joho, Wanga, Mudavadi, Waiguru Linked to Kindiki Seat Talks

Alfonce Mutuku February 8, 2026

Kenya 2027 political race has started early. And the Deputy President seat now sits at the centre of fresh power talks. Kithure Kindiki currently holds the position. Publicly, leaders insist all is stable. Privately, insiders say a silent battle has begun. Reports say the pressure is rising as

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EABL CEO Jane Karuku Warns Illicit Alcohol Now 60% of East Africa Market

Alfonce Mutuku February 6, 2026

East African Breweries Limited (EABL) CEO Jane Karuku has warned that illicit alcohol has surged to “alarming levels” across the region, now accounting for 60 percent of the total alcohol market in East Africa. Speaking in an interview with The Trading Bell, Karuku said the balance has shifted sharply in just a few years. Where […]

Sports

Kenyans “Occupy” Charlton Athletic Socials After Sichenje Signing

Alfonce Mutuku February 6, 2026

Charlton Athletic’s social media team has met Kenyan internet culture head-on. The club recently signed Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje. Within hours, thousands of Kenyans swarmed the Addicks’ official pages. Kenyans turned the comment sections into a comedy show. Many called it an “occupation.” The “Terms and Conditions” Go Viral Kenyans on X — famously […]

News Technology

Meta Sued Over Claims It Can Access ‘Encrypted’ WhatsApp Chats

Alfonce Mutuku February 4, 2026

Meta Platforms, Inc. is facing a class-action lawsuit after plaintiffs accused the company of misleading WhatsApp users about privacy. The case targets WhatsApp’s core promise: end-to-end encryption, which should ensure only the sender and receiver can read messages. Lawsuit Claims Meta Can Still Access Chats The plaintiffs argue Meta can still access, store, and analyze

Sports

Chelsea Still Winless vs Arsenal Since 2021 as Gunners Run London

Alfonce Mutuku February 4, 2026

LONDON — Chelsea long wait to beat Arsenal continues, and with every new meeting, the message grows louder: North London is still in control. Following another tense London derby showdown, Arsenal once again avoided defeat against their West London rivals, stretching Chelsea’s miserable run without a win over the Gunners to 2021, a stat that […]

Sports

Carragher Admits He Got It Wrong as Casemiro Silences Critics

Alfonce Mutuku February 3, 2026

Jamie Carragher has publicly eaten his words after Manchester United midfielder Casemiro produced a stunning late-career resurgence. The Sky Sports pundit admitted he was “wrong” about the Brazilian following United’s dramatic 3–2 win over Fulham on February 1, 2026. Carragher was revisiting his much-quoted 2024 verdict that “the football has left him”. Instead, the

International News

Trump Threatens to Sue Trevor Noah Over Epstein Island Joke at Grammys

Alfonce Mutuku February 3, 2026

LOS ANGELES — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a controversial joke made during the 68th Annual Grammy Awards that appeared to link him to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The remarks were made during Sunday night’s CBS broadcast, where Noah hosted the ceremony for the sixth and […]

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‘Bedroom Crisis’ in Narok West: Women Protest Chang’aa & Kumi Kumi

Alfonce Mutuku January 29, 2026

NAROK WEST, Kenya — January, 2026, hundreds of women marched in Talek and Naroosura. They protested against rising alcoholism. Many say it is destroying families and leaving them “widowed in marriage. The ‘Bedroom Crisis’ The protesters said their husbands’ addiction to illegal brews like chang’aa and kumi kumi leaves them unable to perform marital duties. […]

Sports

CAF Fines Senegal, Morocco After AFCON 2025 Final Chaos

Alfonce Mutuku January 29, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed heavy fines on Senegal and Morocco after chaotic scenes disrupted the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat. Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win the title, but controversy overshadowed the match during the final minutes of normal play. What Happened Tensions escalated when Senegal head coach […]

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Odinga Family Rejects Oketch Salah’s Claims

Alfonce Mutuku January 29, 2026

A public dispute has emerged within the Odinga family after Raila Odinga Jr. and Winnie Odinga strongly dismissed claims by Oketch Salah, who has described himself as the late Raila Odinga’s “adopted son.” The disagreement, which has lingered since Raila Odinga’s death in October 2025, escalated this week following media appearances and social media exchanges […]