Author: Mwenda Gitonga

Portuguese footballer Diogo Jota was likely driving and speeding when his Lamborghini crashed and burst into flames on a Spanish motorway, killing both him and his younger brother, according to Spanish police. Jota, 28, a forward for Liverpool FC, and his brother André Silva, 25, died early Thursday last week in Zamora province, northwest Spain. The two were en route to the Spanish port city of Santander, where Jota was expected to fly back to England for Liverpool’s pre-season training. Spain’s Guardia Civil said the Lamborghini appeared to be overtaking another vehicle when it left the A52 motorway near Palacios…

Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Real Madrid 4-0 at the MetLife Stadium in New York on Thursday night to secure their spot in the Club World Cup final, where they will face Premier League side Chelsea. Luis Enrique’s men were ruthless in a semi-final encounter that never looked competitive after a blistering 18-minute first-half assault. Fabian Ruiz netted a brace, while Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos each added a goal in a dominant display that confirmed PSG’s status as the team to beat in the tournament. This comprehensive victory comes just weeks after PSG demolished Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League…

Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on police officers to uphold professional, people-centred, and constitutional policing, even as Kenya continues to experience a rising wave of nationwide protests. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of new commissioners to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) on July 8, 2025, Koome emphasized the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between the public’s constitutional right to peaceful protest and the police’s duty to preserve law and order. A Nation Under Strain Koome acknowledged that the country’s democratic fabric has come under strain in recent times due to the widespread protests. She warned against acts…

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) have launched a nationwide customer experience survey aimed at revamping the Total Cost of Credit (TCC) website, a digital platform designed to promote transparency in Kenya’s loan market. The TCC website, first introduced in June 2017, enables borrowers to compare the comprehensive cost of credit across all commercial banks and financial institutions. It takes into account not only interest rates but also additional charges such as legal fees, insurance premiums, and processing fees. The goal is to empower consumers—particularly small businesses and low-income earners—to make informed borrowing decisions…

CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo has alleged that a Nairobi-based politician offered a Ksh100,000 bonus to goons to physically attack him while he covered the protests in Kenya. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Madowo claimed that the individuals involved in the plot were caught on video confessing to the arrangement, stating they were motivated to speak out because they had not been fully paid for similar activities during the June 25 protests. A Kenyan leader has offered paid goons an extra Ksh 100k if they attack me while covering the protests, beat me up, smash our equipment,”…

Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo appeared before the Senate on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as his two-day impeachment trial officially commenced in Nairobi. The proceedings follow a June 26 vote by 16 out of 18 Isiolo MCAs to impeach him on charges of gross constitutional violations, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Governor Guyo, who is physically present at the trial, has denied all accusations and is being defended by a high-powered legal team led by constitutional lawyer Elisha Ongoya, former LSK president Eric Theuri, and advocate Elias Mutuma. Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan pleads not guilty,” announced the Clerk…

Kenya’s national 15s rugby team, the Kenya Simbas, are now just two matches away from a historic maiden qualification for the Rugby World Cup after defeating Uganda 32–24 in a tense quarter-final clash of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup at Namboole Stadium in Kampala on Tuesday, July 8. The Simbas rode on a combination of tactical discipline and physical dominance in the scrums to outwit the hosts, in what was the most tightly contested match of the tournament so far. Coach Jerome Paarwater’s side delivered early dominance and a late surge that helped quell a spirited fightback by the Uganda…

The National Police Service (NPS) has officially confirmed the arrest of Gitonga Mukunji, the Member of Parliament for Manyatta Constituency, in connection with the July 7 Saba Saba protests. In a statement released on Monday, July 7, 2025, the NPS listed Mukunji among 567 individuals arrested nationwide, accusing them of involvement in acts of lawlessness during the demonstrations. The MP’s arrest comes amid growing scrutiny of police response to youth-led protests against government policies, including the recently withdrawn Finance Bill. Additionally, a number of suspects have been arrested, including Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, MP for Manyatta Constituency,” read the statement from…

Media personality and mental health advocate Anita Nderu has shared a harrowing personal account of the 2007–2008 post-election violence in Eldoret, comparing it to the current wave of protests and the fear that has gripped Kenyan families once again. In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Anita reflected on her family’s survival, the trauma of displacement, and the unsettling similarities between Kenya’s past and present. I am from the beautiful town of Eldoret. I am the daughter of the wonderful parents who put two tires so they would know where their home was because at that time, our area was…

Celebrated Kenyan rapper and activist Henry Ohanga, popularly known as Octopizzo, has issued a powerful condemnation of the ongoing police violence against unarmed civilians, warning that Kenya is “facing a grave human rights crisis.” His statement follows deadly Saba Saba protests held on Monday, July 7, 2025, during which at least 11 people were confirmed dead by the National Police Service (NPS). In a message shared across his verified social media accounts late Monday night, Octopizzo mourned the rising number of protestors and innocent civilians allegedly killed by police in recent weeks. He accused state security agencies of turning against…