Author: Mwenda Gitonga

The High Court has ordered the Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohammed Amin, to personally appear in court on July 3, 2025, to explain the whereabouts of missing blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia, who has not been seen since his alleged abduction by unknown individuals on June 21. While issuing the directive on Monday, Justice Chacha Mwita said that Amin must personally account for the DCI’s actions, as its officers were the last known individuals to visit Kinyagia’s residence before his disappearance. “The DCI officers visited his residence, and they are the only ones who were there when he…

Kenya’s national rugby 15s team, the Simbas, have unveiled their final 28-man squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, which kicks off on July 8 at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Head coach Jerome Paarwater confirmed the squad on Tuesday following an intense four-week training camp and match tour in South Africa. The squad includes four debutants: Forward Pack Backline “The guys are looking well prepared and ready for the tournament in Uganda. We’re glad that we don’t have any serious injuries within the team,” said Paarwater. South African Tour Review The Kenya Simbas squad wrapped up their…

Detectives have launched investigations into the mysterious death of a police officer whose body was discovered in a ditch near the fence of the Lucky Summer police station in Nairobi. The deceased, identified as Constable Benjamin Bore, was attached to the Kariobangi North Police Station but resided at the Lucky Summer police line. His lifeless body was found on Sunday evening by a neighbour who raised the alarm. According to police, the body was found inside a drainage culvert, with blood reportedly oozing from the officer’s mouth. Officers who responded to the scene noted that there were no visible external…

Mvurya Hands Over Refurbished Kasarani Stadium as Kenya Prepares for CHAN 2025 Kickoff Kenya on Monday achieved a key milestone in its preparations to co-host the 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya officially handing over the refurbished Kasarani Stadium to the tournament’s Local Organising Committee (LOC). Kasarani Stadium, which will serve as the main venue and host the final match on August 30, is now fully compliant with Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, according to Mvurya. The handover ceremony marks Kenya’s readiness to stage Africa’s second-tier international football competition, alongside co-hosts Uganda and…

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour stop in Houston took a dramatic turn Saturday night when a stage prop malfunction forced the superstar to pause her performance mid-song. During a climactic moment of her set, the 43-year-old was performing atop a red Cadillac suspended above the crowd — a key visual from the show’s closing segment. As she launched into “16 Carriages,” a ballad from her Cowboy Carter album, the car unexpectedly tilted to one side, prompting Beyoncé to clutch a mounted flagpole for support. “Stop! Stop, stop, stop stop,” she called out, halting the performance as fans looked on with concern.…

Kenyan international Brian Onyango Mandela is on the hunt for a new club after South Africa’s Premier Soccer League side Stellenbosch FC confirmed his departure following the expiry of his one-year contract. The 30-year-old defender, who joined Stellenbosch at the start of the 2024/25 season, featured in only eight matches across all competitions. These included four league appearances, with additional involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup, MTN8, and Carling Knockout tournaments. “Stellenbosch Football Club can confirm that Brian Onyango has departed the club following the expiration of his contract,” the club said in a statement on Monday. “Onyango joined Stellenbosch…

Westlands Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi has called on newly elected AFC Leopards officials to emulate Athletics Kenya’s (AK) grassroots success model as they begin a new chapter under chairman Boniface Ambani. Speaking on June 29 at Stadion Hotel, Kasarani, shortly after casting his vote during the club’s Special General Meeting (SGM), Wanyonyi emphasized the urgent need to refocus the club’s strategy on talent development from the grassroots. I want to encourage the incoming team to go out and look for players not just in Nairobi but deep in the grassroots. That’s where raw talent is found,” said Wanyonyi. Drawing…

Nairobi United’s meteoric rise reached new heights on Sunday, June 29, 2025, as they stunned 20-time champions Gor Mahia 2-1 to lift the Mozzart Bet Cup at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.The newly promoted side, who were crowned FKF National Super League champions just weeks ago, completed a fairytale season by securing a domestic cup double—and a historic ticket to the CAF Confederation Cup. The cup victory capped a sensational run that saw Nairobi United eliminate top-tier opposition at every turn, knocking out Tusker FC, KCB, Mara Sugar, and Kakamega Homeboyz on their way to the final. Their fearless football, late…

Liverpool have completed the signing of 21-year-old left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth in a £40 million deal, pushing their total summer transfer spending beyond the £200 million mark. The Hungarian international has penned a five-year contract at Anfield, becoming the latest addition under new head coach Arne Slot. Kerkez impressed last season with two goals and six assists in 38 Premier League appearances for the Cherries and is expected to compete with veteran Andy Robertson for the left-back role. It’s a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world,…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the full fixture schedule for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in August. The highly anticipated tournament marks the first time Kenya will host a major CAF competition, and expectations are high for a memorable championship on home soil. Kenya has been drawn into Group A, a highly competitive pool featuring some of the continent’s top footballing nations: DR Congo, Angola, Morocco, and Zambia. All Group A fixtures will be played in Nairobi, split between Nyayo and Kasarani Stadiums. However, all…