Author: Mwenda Gitonga

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially confirmed that the Harambee Starlets will participate in the CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2025. The tournament is scheduled to run from June 12th to 22nd in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya will join four other teams — host nation Tanzania, South Sudan, Burundi, and Uganda — in the five-nation regional competition. Organised by the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) in partnership with the Tanzania Football Federation (TFF), the championship serves as a crucial preparatory event ahead of the 2025 Africa Women Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to begin in…

The Kenyan national women’s football team, the Harambee Starlets, endured a heavy 5-1 defeat against Morocco in an international friendly match held Wednesday night in Marrakesh. Morocco took an early lead after just two minutes, putting the Starlets under immediate pressure. Kenya’s Facily leveled the score in the 20th minute, offering a brief respite and hope for the visitors. However, after halftime, the host team surged ahead, scoring four more goals to secure a comprehensive victory and dominate the match. This marks the Starlets’ second consecutive defeat following their loss to Ivory Coast last month in Abidjan, signaling challenges the…

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has secured a temporary reprieve after the High Court suspended criminal proceedings against him in a corruption case pending the outcome of a constitutional petition he has filed. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued the conservatory orders on Wednesday, June 5, 2025, halting the ongoing anti-corruption case at the Milimani Chief Magistrates’ Court in Nairobi. The suspension comes after Natembeya moved to court challenging the legality of the charges against him, citing violations of his constitutional rights. “Pending the inter partes hearing and determination of the petitioner/applicant’s Notice of Motion Application dated 05/06/2025, a conservatory order be…

President William Ruto has directed all county governments to fast-track the registration of public health facilities under the Social Health Authority (SHA), warning that failure to do so is costing communities access to vital health resources and government reimbursements. Speaking at the 9th National and County Government Coordinating Summit held at Enashipai Hotel in Naivasha, Nakuru County on Thursday, June 5, President Ruto emphasized that while most private hospitals have completed their registration, a significant number of public health facilities remain unregistered — a lapse he termed “unfortunate.” “If you don’t register your facility, you do not get the benefit…

The Government of Kenya is stepping up regulatory action to curb the rising misuse of Ozempic, a diabetes drug increasingly being repurposed for weight loss, amid growing public health concerns and reports of counterfeit circulation. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, Ozempic has gained popularity globally for its weight loss side effects. In Kenya, however, health authorities are raising the alarm over unsupervised use and the sale of the drug through unauthorized outlets. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni confirmed that regulatory bodies are already responding to the situation. The PS urged Kenyans to only…

Kenyan songstress Marya, known for her sultry vocals and early 2010s chart-toppers, has broken her silence following a serious health scare that left her fans stunned. The Chokoza hitmaker is now recovering at home after suffering a stroke and spending days in hospital care. In a deeply personal message posted to her social media, Marya revealed that the stroke was triggered by a blood clot that restricted oxygen flow to her brain, affecting the left side of her body, which remains unresponsive. “My oldest son is in shock,” Marya shared, laying bare the emotional impact of her health struggles not…

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has announced an ambitious plan to revamp his online visibility—by hiring 100 bloggers to help him push his political messaging, especially on X (formerly Twitter), where he admits he’s lagging behind. Taking to X, the outspoken and media-savvy legislator made his intentions clear with his usual dose of candor. Salasya’s post sparked immediate reaction online. While some lauded him for embracing the power of digital communication, others criticized the tactic, calling it a shallow attempt to buy clout rather than earn it organically—especially on X, a platform known for harsh political scrutiny. Despite the backlash,…

With just 61 days to go, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—collectively known as the Pamoja Nations—have reaffirmed their commitment to successfully hosting the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to run from August 2 to 30, 2025. Speaking during a joint press briefing held in Nairobi on June 4, the Sports Ministers from the three host nations, led by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports Salim Mvurya, announced major logistical reforms, including the introduction of a unified “Pamoja Visa” and tax exemptions on equipment used during the tournament. “We have agreed as ministers from the three countries that we will work with…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has defended the dramatic arrest of senior Trans Nzoia County officials outside the Milimani Law Courts, stating the move was part of a lawful operation to apprehend individuals accused of obstructing justice during a corruption probe involving Governor George Natembeya. Videos widely shared online on June 3, 2025, showed plainclothes officers dragging a man in a suit outside the Milimani court entrance, as another shouted in protest. The footage sparked public speculation and criticism over the timing and setting of the arrest. In a statement issued the same evening, EACC clarified that the arrests…

The government of Tanzania has blocked access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following a security breach of the Tanzania Police Force’s official account and growing international scrutiny over the government’s treatment of foreign activists and opposition figures. According to internet watchdog NetBlocks, X became inaccessible across major internet service providers including Halotel, Airtel, Liquid Telecom, Habari Node, and Vodacom starting Tuesday evening. “Live metrics show X has become unreachable on major internet providers in Tanzania; the incident comes as a compromised police account posts claims the President has died, angering the country’s leadership,” the London-based monitor said…