The horrific incident which also left another person dead and another wounded, highlights the escalating violence in Ecuador as the country faces a record number of homicides.
Chrispho OwuorAs AFCON kicks off on Sunday, the tournament again becomes Africa’s shared stage, turning star players into hometown heroes and making football feel larger than the pitch.
Musa AbdiThe Commission highlighted ongoing reforms, including the drafting and recent validation of a policy and bill on ethnic minorities and marginalized communities, investments in historically underserved regions, and the establishment of the Minorities and Marginalised Affairs Unit (MMAU) under the Presidency.
David AbonyoAfrica’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has launched the Omanyala Sprint Club at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County, to mentor young sprinters and create clear pathways beyond Grade 12.
Musa AbdiChairperson Abdi Mohamed said the appointments will be instrumental in optimising the benefits administration and accelerating the processing of claims, reinforcing the Authority’s commitment to transparency and financial protection for all Kenyans.
Chrispho OwuorThe President said Kindiki had been tireless in supporting the government’s development agenda across all parts of the country, describing him as a capable and professional leader.
Bradley BosireKenya has launched a minority rights policy centred on land protection, cultural heritage and climate resilience, with new commitments on community land titles, sacred sites and climate funds for vulnerable communities.
Chrispho OwuorCS Kagwe explained that the response will adopt an all-of-government approach, treating crops, livestock, and livelihoods as a single interconnected system.
David AbonyoIn a public notice issued on Thursday, the Senate said the South Lokichar Field Development Plan and the associated Production Sharing Contracts were tabled in the House on 27 November 2025.
Chrispho OwuorEnergy lawyer Halima Ali says Kenya’s proposed sovereign wealth fund could stabilise the economy, but warns its success hinges on governance, transparency and insulating savings from political and budget pressures.
Chrispho OwuorKenya hosts its first ITF W35 women’s tennis event at Parklands Sports Club in Nairobi, giving local players home-court access to higher-ranked opposition and advancing the country’s professional tennis ambitions.
Musa AbdiSpeaking during the national commemoration, the President said the policy provides a comprehensive framework to operationalise Article 56 of the Constitution, which mandates affirmative action to ensure representation, protect culture and guarantee equitable access to opportunities for minorities and marginalised groups.
David AbonyoInvestigators questioned Nyaribo at the EACC’s Nairobi Integrity Centre on Wednesday, recording his statement on claims of irregular procurement and awarding of a Sh382 million contract to Spentech Engineering Limited. The commission alleges the firm received payments exceeding the actual work completed.
Maureen KinyanjuiJustice Ibrahim died at 4.30 pm on December 17, 2025, after a period of illness. Sources close to the family said he had been taken to India for medical treatment, but doctors later advised that he be brought back to Kenya so he could spend his final days at home.
Maureen KinyanjuiFor some players, AFCON is a spotlight, a month-long audition in front of scouts, sporting directors and rival clubs.
Wainaina MarkAFCON 2025 in Morocco will spotlight 10 emerging African talents, from Senegal’s Ibrahim Mbaye to South Africa’s Mohau Nkota, who are tipped to influence the tournament’s biggest moments.
Wainaina MarkThe petition, lodged at the Constitutional and Human Rights Division in Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, argues that the fund, announced via a State House statement on December 15, 2025, constitutes a national public fund that should only be created under the Constitution or through legislation. The fund, described by the government as central to a Sh5 trillion infrastructure agenda, is said to bypass required legal channels.
Maureen KinyanjuiKileleshwa MCA Robert Alai accuses Nairobi County of lax billboard enforcement as officials step up a crackdown that removed 275 illegal structures and warned firms of fines up to Sh2 million.
David AbonyoTraditionally, IEBC has relied on Kenyan missions abroad as polling stations, but long distances have made voting difficult for citizens in remote areas. Diaspora voting began under the 2010 Constitution in 2013 in four East African Community states: Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, with South Africa added in 2017. By the 2022 elections, it had expanded to the USA, Canada, the UK, Germany, the UAE, Qatar, and South Sudan.
Maureen KinyanjuiAlpha Onyango’s first goal of the season earned Gor Mahia a 1–0 win over Kakamega Homeboyz at Kasarani, ending a three-game winless run and returning the champions to the top of the table.
Musa AbdiChelsea cruise into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals as Arsenal and Manchester United secure seeded play-off spots. Here’s how each English side is placed for the knockout rounds.
Wainaina MarkRayan Cherki’s strike and a deflected Savinho effort gave Manchester City a 2-0 Carabao Cup win over Brentford, sealing a semi-final against Newcastle amid Brentford frustration over a key booking.
Wainaina MarkAFCON 2025 will feature 15 surprise call-ups, from lower-league journeymen to veteran stars recalled by their countries, highlighting how international football careers can circle back unexpectedly.
Wainaina MarkThe original petition named both JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton as respondents, claiming the camp disrupts wildlife migration routes and breaches constitutional safeguards for ecosystems. Since filing, however, discussions between involved stakeholders have reportedly addressed some of the concerns
Maureen KinyanjuiNTSA is urging Kenyan motorists to plan trips, service vehicles and address fatigue as road deaths surpass 4,400, with tougher inspections and mobile courts targeting repeat traffic offenders.
Chrispho OwuorThe EU holds roughly €210bn (£185bn; $245bn) of Russian money, with most controlled by Euroclear, a Belgium-based financial institution. Belgium, along with several other member states, has voiced opposition to releasing the funds directly. So far, only the interest earned from these assets has been passed on to Ukraine.
Maureen KinyanjuiKileleshwa MCA Robert Alai faults Nairobi’s governance on individual leaders, cartels and weak enforcement, citing billboard revenue losses and MCAs’ limited power as key signs of systemic failure.
Chrispho OwuorChirchir noted that the government, in collaboration with the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), is ramping up road safety education, especially ahead of the festive season when travel spikes across the country.
Maureen KinyanjuiKMPDU highlighted the challenges of Kenya’s public health system, including heavy patient loads, long working hours, emergency responsibilities, and overlapping duty periods. The union defended dual practice as a necessary coping mechanism due to limited staffing, delayed salaries, intense workloads, and insufficient incentives for doctors to focus solely on public service.
Maureen KinyanjuiThe charges, which came into effect on December 1, 2024, required importers to pay 50 cents per kilogramme of coal, an increase from the previous rate of 16 cents, as well as Sh500 for every phytosanitary certificate issued.
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