Author: Mwenda Gitonga

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his commitment to the Premier League giants amid transfer speculation. According to multiple sources close to the club, Fernandes was approached by unnamed Saudi Pro League clubs with the promise of a substantial salary increase and long-term incentives. Despite the financial lure, the Portuguese midfielder made it clear he has no intention of leaving Old Trafford this summer. The 29-year-old playmaker, who joined United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, has become one of the club’s most influential players both on and off the…

Web developer and civic tech activist Rose Njeri has been released on a personal bond of KSh100,000 after spending four days in police custody over cyber crime-related allegations tied to her public feedback platform on the controversial 2025 Finance Bill. Appearing before Nairobi Magistrate Joffrey Onsarigo on Tuesday afternoon, Njeri did not take a plea, as her legal team raised preliminary objections to the charges, describing them as “fabricated” and “legally baseless.” Njeri, who developed a website designed to simplify citizen submissions to Parliament, is accused by the state of unauthorised interference with computer systems. Prosecutors claim her platform overwhelmed…

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has recommended cybercrime charges against software developer Rose Njeri following her arrest for allegedly interfering with the digital systems of the Kenyan Parliament. Njeri, who developed a web platform to enable Kenyans to give feedback on the controversial 2025 Finance Bill, is accused of creating and deploying a program that overwhelmed official parliamentary email systems with mass submissions. The platform, hosted at https://civic-email.vercel.app, automatically generated and sent large volumes of emails to the Finance Committee’s official address (Financecommiteena@parliament.go.ke), according to investigators. The DCI alleges that this activity disrupted the normal functioning of the Finance…

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa’s fastest man, settled for third place in the men’s 100m final at the 2025 Kip Keino Classic held at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. In a tightly contested race before a passionate home crowd, Omanyala clocked 10.07 seconds, falling behind Australia’s Lachlan Kennedy, who won the race in 9.98 seconds, and South Africa’s teenage sensation Bayanda Walaza, who finished second in 10.03 seconds. The shock victory by the 21-year-old Kennedy marked a breakout moment in his sprinting career, silencing the Nairobi crowd and further intensifying the global competition in men’s sprinting. “It wasn’t the result we…

Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has come out strongly in defense of the National Police Service, criticizing what he described as staged abductions meant to tarnish the image of law enforcement and incite public mistrust. Speaking during a session discussing the Strategic Goods Bill, Murkomen lauded the sacrifices made by police officers, particularly those deployed in high-risk areas such as Kenya’s North Eastern region, where officers routinely face threats including improvised explosive device (IED) attacks from cross-border enemies. “Our security officers do a fantastic job,” Murkomen said. “The National Police Service, the Inspector General, his deputies, and their teams are…

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of schedule in a deal worth £10 million, allowing the England right-back to join the Spanish giants before his contract expires on June 30. The 26-year-old has signed a six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabéu, complete with a staggering €250 million (£210 million) release clause, underlining how highly Real Madrid rate the now-former Liverpool star. The move comes just in time for the Club World Cup, which kicks off on June 15—one of the key reasons Real were keen to accelerate the deal. While Alexander-Arnold was set…

Gor Mahia’s bid to retain the FKF Premier League title suffered a crushing blow after they were held to a 1-1 draw by arch-rivals AFC Leopards in a fiercely contested Mashemeji Derby at the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay County. Austin Odhiambo gave Gor Mahia the lead in the 31st minute with a well-taken goal, raising the hopes of K’Ogalo fans that they could close the gap on league leaders Police FC. But those hopes were short-lived as AFC Leopards’ Brian Wanyama equalised just five minutes after the restart, capitalising on defensive lapses in the Gor backline. Despite dominating…

Kenyan software developer and activist Rose Njeri was arrested on Friday, May 30, for creating an online platform enabling citizens to express opposition to the proposed Finance Bill 2025.** Njeri, known for her work in branding and IT, developed a tool called Civic Email, designed to facilitate public objections to the Finance Bill 2025. She was apprehended in Nairobi’s South B estate by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and taken to Pangani Police Station, where she remained detained over the Madaraka Day weekend without formal charges or bail. Police officials expressed concerns that her campaign could incite…

The transfer is subject to visa approval and player registration, but it marks a significant addition to United’s attacking options ahead of the new season. Cunha, 26, has made a name for himself in Europe’s top leagues. He boasts 13 senior caps for Brazil and has tallied 72 goals in 270 appearances across the English Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and the Swiss Super League. At Wolves, where he has spent the past two and a half seasons, Cunha scored 33 goals in 92 appearances, becoming a central figure in their attack. His dynamic style, ability to play across the…

President William Ruto has launched a new health insurance payment model dubbed “Lipa SHA Pole Pole”, aimed at easing access to healthcare for Kenyans in the informal sector. Speaking during the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay County, President Ruto announced that the government will allow contributors to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to pay their annual premiums in flexible installments—daily, weekly, or monthly—depending on individual financial capabilities. “We are introducing an innovative and inclusive payment solution called Lipa SHA Pole Pole, or Lipa Musmos,” Ruto said. “This initiative enables Kenyans to remit their annual SHA contributions through manageable…