Author: Mwenda Gitonga

Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has officially been unveiled as an Arsenal player in Singapore, just a day after completing his £64 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon. Though not named in the matchday squad, Gyokeres Arsenal’s newest signing, Viktor Gyokeres, was officially unveiled in front of fans in Singapore on Sunday, just hours after sealing his £64 million transfer from Sporting Lisbon. The 27-year-old Swedish international walked out to a thunderous ovation at the National Stadium before Arsenal’s friendly against Newcastle United, despite not being part of the 28-man matchday squad. Fans waved Swedish flags, held signs such as “WELCOME GYOKERES,”…

Arsenal have officially signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon on a long-term contract. The 27-year-old joins after an explosive two-year stint in Portugal and is expected to strengthen Mikel Arteta’s frontline ahead of the new season. Arsenal Football Club have confirmed the signing of prolific Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting Lisbon, marking one of the most anticipated deals of the 2025 summer transfer window. The 27-year-old joins the Premier League side on a long-term contract, having scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 appearances for Sporting over the past two seasons. Gyökeres arrives at the Emirates with…

Kenya’s public universities are facing a severe financial crisis. Treasury CS John Mbadi has announced a drastic rescue plan that includes layoffs, campus closures, and a controversial funding model. The government now admits it can no longer afford to finance university education at previous levels.Kenya’s public universities are staring at a grim future. Years of chronic underfunding, ballooning student numbers, and unpaid debts have driven institutions once known for academic excellence to the brink of collapse. Now, the government has officially admitted that it can no longer afford to sustain university education. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has laid out…

A major scandal has rocked the Ministry of Education after Members of Parliament revealed that part of a Sh1.3 billion school infrastructure fund was disbursed to non-existent schools in what lawmakers are calling a “well-orchestrated fraud.” The fund, intended to upgrade learning facilities in public schools across the country, was reportedly diverted to ghost institutions — schools that exist only on paper, complete with fake enrolment numbers and fabricated locations. The damning revelations emerged during a Parliamentary Education Committee session on Thursday, where Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba was grilled over how the money was allocated. Ghost Schools Received MillionsLuanda…

Kenya’s new higher education funding model has been sharply criticised after a damning audit revealed widespread irregularities, poor coordination, and discrimination that have denied deserving students critical financial support. The Auditor-General’s latest report, released this week, cites the failure to integrate the model with the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) as one of the biggest shortcomings of the scheme. “The model is not integrated with the KUCCPS system to ensure seamless tracking of students from placements in the universities, to funding,” the audit report reads. As a result, some students received funding before being formally placed in…

The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has issued a new directive requiring all Kenyans applying for a U.S. Visa to disclose all their social media accounts used within the last five years. In a statement released on Friday, July 25, the embassy clarified that the directive applies to all applicants filling out the DS-160 Visa application form, which is used to apply for temporary travel to the United States—including for tourism, business, study, and medical purposes. “Visa applicants are required to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used from the last 5 years on the…

Tanzanian R&B sensation Juma Jux and his Nigerian wife Priscilla Ajoke have announced they are expecting their first child together, just months after their elaborate cross-cultural wedding ceremonies. The announcement, made on Instagram through a heartfelt maternity shoot, has sparked waves of excitement and congratulations from fans across East and West Africa. In the maternity shoot, Priscilla—an influencer and model—radiates elegance in a white crop top and jeans, cradling her baby bump while holding sonogram images. In one photo, Jux lovingly kisses her belly, while another shows him reacting playfully beside her. “MOM & DAD,” Priscilla captioned the post, drawing…

Jose Mourinho has once again delivered a masterclass in controversy, slamming Chelsea’s Club World Cup participation and mocking Pep Guardiola’s goalkeeping philosophy. The former Manchester United and Chelsea boss, now managing Turkish side Fenerbahce, used a recent interview to reopen old wounds and reignite his long-standing rivalry with Pep Guardiola, referencing their El Clasico-era battles and taking a swipe at Guardiola’s tactical rigidity. “If you die with your idea, you’re stupid. Coaches must adapt. Playing from the back with a wooden goalkeeper is tough,” Mourinho quipped. He went on to critique Guardiola’s well-known insistence on building from the back, citing…

The African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will kick off on August 2 and run through August 30, 2025, under the “Pamoja Bid.” Kenya’s national team, Harambee Stars, will play all Group A matches at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. To accommodate rising interest, the Ministry has launched a seamless digital system that answers the question every fan is now asking: Where can I buy CHAN tickets in Kenya? CHAN 2024 Ticket Prices: Fans can buy up to five tickets per match, with three affordable tiers available: How to Buy CHAN Tickets Online: To purchase your…

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71 following cardiac arrest, WWE confirmed Thursday. Known for his towering presence and iconic catchphrases, Hogan was instrumental in making professional wrestling a global entertainment force. The world of professional wrestling is mourning the loss of one of its most legendary figures, Terry Bollea, better known by millions around the world as Hulk Hogan, who passed away on Thursday, July 25, at the age of 71. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news, stating that Hogan died from cardiac arrest. Emergency services responded to a medical emergency at his…