Author: Mwenda Gitonga

The National Police Service (NPS) has announced the immediate interdiction of several officers attached to Nairobi’s Central Police Station following the mysterious death of X influencer Albert Omondi Ojwang in custody. In a press statement issued on June 9, 2025, the NPS said the action is aimed at facilitating a thorough, impartial, and expeditious investigation into the incident, which has sparked national outrage and prompted a probe by the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA). According to the statement signed by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga, the Inspector General of Police has ordered the suspension of: “The NPS remains committed to upholding…

Kenya’s national women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, has undergone a dramatic overhaul ahead of the FIVB Women’s World Championship, set for September in Thailand. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi and his technical bench have retained only five players from the Paris 2024 Olympic squad: Veronica Adhiambo, Immaculate Nekesa, Juliana Namutiri, Loise Simiyu, and Pamela Adhiambo. The rest of the team features a bold infusion of youth, as the bench sets sights on long-term development towards the 2028 Olympic Games. Notably absent are experienced Olympians including former captains Triza Atuka and Edith Wisa, as well as Sharon Chumba, Agripina Kundu, Leonida Kasaya,…

In a dramatic twist just days before the Harambee Starlets begin their CECAFA Women’s Championship campaign, head coach Beldine Odemba has resigned, sending shockwaves through Kenya’s football fraternity. Her resignation, effective immediately, is reportedly due to a lack of crucial support from the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), a situation insiders say had reached a breaking point. Odemba’s departure comes at a particularly inopportune time, as the national women’s team prepares to kick off its CECAFA tournament against Burundi on June 12 in Dar es Salaam. The Starlets will then face South Sudan on June 15 before concluding the round-robin group…

Fresh details have emerged in the mysterious death of popular X (formerly Twitter) influencer Albert Ojwang, whose final phone call before dying in police custody has sent shockwaves across Kenya. Ojwang, known for his sharp online commentary, was arrested on June 7 in Migori County by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of publishing false information. He was transported to Nairobi Central Police Station, where he was later declared dead under unclear circumstances. Leaked Phone Call: “Will I Be Safe in There?” A leaked audio recording from a phone call between Ojwang and a close friend…

The Kenya national football team, Harambee Stars, are set to face Chad in the second leg of their international friendly double-header on June 10 at the Stade de Marrakech in Morocco. The fixture follows a frustrating 0-0 draw on June 7, where Kenya dominated the game but failed to convert several chances. Head coach Benni McCarthy, who is still chasing his first win since taking charge in March, expressed disappointment with the team’s finishing. “It’s our first match together — first match for most of these players — so you could see there’s still a bit of unfamiliarity,” McCarthy said…

The suspicious death of 31-year-old teacher Albert Ojwang in police custody has sparked public outrage and renewed fears about growing state surveillance and repression in Kenya. Ojwang was arrested on Saturday, June 8, in Homa Bay by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), allegedly over false publication linked to an X (formerly Twitter) post. Ojwang, who lived in Kakoth Village, Kabondo Kasipul Constituency, was transferred to Nairobi the same day and booked at Central Police Station, where he died under unclear circumstances that police have termed a suicide. However, glaring inconsistencies in police records, timelines, and the physical…

Kenyan socialite and media personality Amber Ray has broken her silence in dramatic fashion, setting the record straight after claims surfaced online that comedian and radio host Oga Obinna paid her to appear in his music video as a vixen. In a series of pointed Instagram stories, Amber clarified that she was never paid a cent—and that the entire appearance was a personal favor, not a professional booking. “Let me be very clear: I am not ‘just a girl you call for a shoot,’” Amber Ray wrote in her first slide, standing tall on her values. “I am a full…

Manchester United have had a £45 million bid, plus £10 million in add-ons, rejected by Brentford for winger Bryan Mbeumo, with the West London club demanding £60 million or more for the Cameroon international. Mbeumo, signed by Brentford for just £4 million, has seen his stock rise dramatically after a series of impressive Premier League performances. United remain keen, with sources indicating they see him as a crucial addition to resolve their ongoing goal-scoring issues. While the Red Devils have sealed the signing of Matheus Cunha from Atlético Madrid, they are also monitoring Victor Gyökeres of Sporting Lisbon. The Swedish…

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea, triggering a modest £5 million release clause to secure the Spanish goalkeeper. The fee has raised eyebrows given Kepa’s pedigree, but it stems from a unique contract situation: while still at Chelsea, Kepa negotiated a loan move to Bournemouth, agreeing to take a pay cut and extend his deal by one year. In return, Chelsea inserted a £5m release clause—a figure now being capitalised on by Arsenal. The 29-year-old impressed during his season at Bournemouth, showcasing the form that once made him the most expensive goalkeeper in the world.…

The High Court in Nairobi has suspended a controversial directive issued by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that sought to revoke all existing licenses and import permits for nicotine and related products, pending full regulatory compliance. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory orders on Tuesday, June 4, following a petition by Susan Awino, who challenged the legality and fairness of the Ministry’s actions. The order temporarily halts the implementation of the May 31 directive, which was announced by CS Duale during World No Tobacco Day at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. During the event, 5.5 tonnes of…