Haiti has qualified for just their second-ever FIFA World Cup after defeating Nicaragua 2-0, a remarkable achievement given that their manager, French coach Sebastien Migne, has never set foot on the Caribbean island. Migne, 52, has been unable to visit Haiti since his appointment 18 months ago due to ongoing…
The Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) has strongly opposed the release of Police Constable Klinzy Baraza Masinde on bail or bond as he awaits trial for a murder charge. During a court appearance before Justice Margaret Muigai on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Gikui Gichui…
Just days before the 2025 Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, two judges have resigned, sparking controversy over the competition’s selection process. Lebanese-French musician Omar Harfouch announced his resignation from the eight-member jury on Instagram, alleging that an “impromptu jury” had pre-selected finalists ahead of the event scheduled for Friday, November…
Safaricom PLC has moved to calm concerns among Kenyans after reports emerged that some M-Shwari users could not see their funds following a major system outage that lasted several hours. The update came via the telco’s Customer Care handle on X on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The issue arose shortly…
Business at the Embu County Assembly has faced repeated disruptions over the past several days due to persistent quorum challenges, with Ruguru-Ngandori MCA Harrison Muturi Mwombo accusing fellow legislators of neglecting their official duties to participate in Mbeere North by-election campaigns. Muturi, an independent second-term legislator, highlighted that several MCAs…
A new report by Amnesty International has accused the Kenyan government of deploying digital tools to suppress public dissent during the 2024–2025 Gen Z–led demonstrations. The protests, which were largely driven by opposition to the Finance Bill, reportedly resulted in 128 deaths, 83 enforced disappearances, and more than 3,000 arbitrary…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to completing all ongoing development projects in Mbeere North, assuring residents that additional initiatives are also in the pipeline to enhance living standards across the constituency. Speaking during campaign rallies in Muthanthara and Kirie in support of United Democratic Alliance (UDA)…
The Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku, has strongly criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for alleging that he visited Ruku’s grandmother during a door-to-door campaign in Mbeere North. Speaking at a campaign rally in Muminji on November 18, Ruku dismissed the remarks as baseless and misleading. “Riggy G,…
