The Joe Kent resignation has sent shockwaves through Washington after the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director resigned, citing concerns over the intelligence used to justify the United States’ military posture toward Iran. Kent stated that Iran did not pose an imminent threat, directly contradicting the position of the administration of Donald Trump, which has defended…
NAIROBI, March 17, 2026 — In a case that highlights the bizarre and burgeoning global trade in “micro-wildlife,” a Nairobi court today charged a Chinese national and a Kenyan middleman for their roles in a sophisticated ant smuggling operation. The suspects, Zhang Kequn and Charles Mwangi, appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Irene Gichobi following an…
EALA Member of Parliament Winnie Odinga has now expressed her interest in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) deputy party leader position ahead of the party’s National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for March 27. Odinga, who spoke hours after Nairobi party delegates endorsed her as a member in Kibra, told party supporters not to be intimidated,…
Jubilee presidential flagbearer Fred Matiang’i clapped back at President William Ruto over his ‘endeni gym’ slur against the leaders of the United Opposition. Speaking earlier today in Narok, Matiang’i told Ruto that he did not ask for or eat food prepared by First Lady Rachel Ruto for the President to start body shaming him. He…
Danish Otieno Onyango has been nominated as the next Homa Bay deputy governor (DG). The nomination was announced today by Governor Gladys Wanga pursuant to the vacancy in the Office of the Deputy Governor and in compliance with the County Governments Act. “I hereby Nominate Danish Otieno Onyango to serve as the Deputy Governor of Homa…
Chelsea have been hit with a Sh 1,85bn ($10.75 million) fine over irregularities uncovered by current owners BlueCo during their 2022 takeover from Roman Abramovich. This is even as they were handed a suspended one-year transfer ban and restriction on academy signings over historical financial breaches. The ban and fine come after investigations revealed that…
The NYS Recruitment 2026 has officially kicked off across Kenya, running from Monday, 16th March to Saturday, 21st March 2026. Gates at all sub-county recruitment centres open daily at 8:00 a.m., offering young Kenyans an exciting chance to join the NYS, gain practical skills, and participate in national service projects. Nationwide Reach and Requirements The…
The dust settled on another thrilling edition of the legendary Safari Rally Kenya as the third round of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) concluded Sunday amid scenes of celebration across the Rift Valley. Japan’s Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston secured a historic maiden victory in the WRC, conquering the brutal terrain after…
LG Electronics has won 26 awards at the 2026 iF Design Award, recognizing the company’s strong focus on innovative and user-friendly design. Organized by iF International Forum Design GmbH, the global awards recognize innovation, functionality, uniqueness and overall impact across nine categories, including product design, user experience, communication and architecture. Among the award-winning innovations was…
Grassroots economic justice movement, Mtetezi has called for a national conversation on whether Nairobi should continue operating as a county or be restructured into a special metropolitan capital city to reflect its growing national and regional role. According to the civil actors of the movemnet, the debate is necessary as the capital continues to expand…
