President William Ruto has announced a Ksh900 million government investment to construct a new international-standard stadium in Busia County, a move aimed at transforming sports infrastructure and nurturing athletic talent in Western Kenya. Speaking during a public rally in Funyula, President Ruto said the proposed Busia International Stadium will complement…
A dramatic standoff unfolded at the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday after National Police Service (NPS) lawyer Moses Kipkogei demanded that Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga be summoned to explain his office’s role in the ongoing murder inquest of activist Rex Masai. The clash erupted after the Independent…
Renowned Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo has revealed that he is not covering the ongoing general elections in Tanzania due to the country’s tight restrictions on independent journalism. In a video shared on social media on Thursday, Madowo said Tanzania’s laws make it nearly impossible for foreign correspondents to report freely…
Tanzanian music superstar Diamond Platnumz has deleted all Instagram posts endorsing President Samia Suluhu Hassan following intense public criticism and backlash from fans. The move came just a day after the Bongo Flava icon posted a lengthy tribute praising the Head of State as voting began in Tanzania’s October 29…
Tanzania’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Jacob John Mkunda, has issued a strong warning to citizens following widespread unrest across the country after Wednesday’s October 29 general election. Speaking on Thursday, General Mkunda condemned acts of violence and vandalism witnessed during and after election day, calling them criminal and unacceptable.…
Safaricom PLC has announced the full restoration of services on its popular M-Shwari platform following a temporary technical disruption that affected users on Thursday evening, October 30, 2025. The confirmation came through a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday, October 31, 2025, after numerous customers reported delays in M-Shwari…
An unusual scene played out at the Kisii Law Courts on Thursday, October 30, as authorities intensified a crackdown on imposters posing as lawyers in the county. The incident occurred during a plea hearing for three suspects arrested in Kisii town for allegedly masquerading as advocates and offering legal services…
Russian troops are reportedly closing in on Pokrovsk, a strategic city in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, following a sustained pincer offensive that has nearly encircled the city. According to Russian military bloggers, small, mobile Russian units have already begun penetrating parts of Pokrovsk as the battle for control intensifies. About…
Authorities have launched an investigation following the theft of firearms and ammunition from Maguguni Patrol Base in Thika East Sub-County during the early hours of Tuesday, October 29, 2025. According to an official police report, the incident was first discovered by Corporal Simon Cheboi, who was on duty at the…
Veteran Italian manager Luciano Spalletti has made his return to club football after being appointed as Juventus head coach, succeeding Igor Tudor, who was dismissed earlier this week. Juventus confirmed that Spalletti, 66, has been handed a short-term contract running until June 30, 2026, with the immediate goal of securing…