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The inaugural Abbas Khalif Super Cup delivered a finale that blended competitive football with rare, tangible rewards, leaving Langata buzzing long after the final whistle. Played before thousands at the Ulinzi Complex on December 20, 2025, the showpiece underlined a growing shift …
The much publicized revival of Chemelil Sugar Factory is now under a dark cloud following the emergence of claims pointing to a shadowy leasing process, missing procurement records and undisclosed agreements that, according to insiders, have kept the public uninformed about how …
At a time when Kenya is grappling with a severe revenue shortfall, a troubling pattern has emerged at the heart of government spending. New Treasury disclosures show that State House has already consumed almost its entire annual recurrent allocation halfway through the …
St Mary’s Hospital in Lang’ata, one of Nairobi’s busiest mission health facilities, descended into chaos on Friday, December 19, when alleged goons forcefully took over the hospital amid a bitter ownership dispute. Medical services ground to a halt, patients were left unattended, …
For years, corrupt John Ngumi operated in the shadows of power, thriving during the Uhuru Kenyatta era when political proximity often translated into untouchable business privilege. Today, that shield appears to be cracking. A Nairobi court has moved to compel the controversial …
The long and painful legal battle over the murder of cancer patient Cosmas Mutunga has finally come to an end. A Nairobi court has acquitted four staff members from Kenyatta National Hospital KNH who had faced murder charges for nearly a decade. …
Owning a car in Kenya no longer demands years of savings. Car financing has opened doors for salaried workers, business owners, and hustlers who want reliable transport without full upfront payment. Today, many lenders support buyers with flexible repayment terms, fast approvals, …
The United States government has announced the immediate suspension of the green card lottery following a deadly shooting at Brown University. The tragic incident claimed the lives of two undergraduate students and a university professor, leaving nine others injured. Authorities say the …
The Nairobi-Nakuru highway became the center of a national investigation after the tragic death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Detectives have intensified their probe, summoning the driver of the bus that collided with Jirongo’s vehicle while forensic experts meticulously analyze the …
A Kenyan High Court has overturned a previous order barring Marie Stopes International Kenya from providing abortion and post-abortion care services. Therefore, restoring operations for the reproductive health provider amid ongoing debates on safe maternal care. The ruling, delivered by Justice Chacha …
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning South Sudanese nationals from entering the United States. Citing national security concerns and high visa overstay rates as key justifications. This move was announced amid ongoing immigration reforms following his 2024 reelection and …
A fresh scandal is brewing within the World Bank–funded NYOTA Project, exposing troubling questions about accountability, political influence, and selective payments. While trainers in several regions have already been paid for work completed under the flagship youth empowerment programme, their counterparts in …
