Nairobi authorities are investigating the murder of Anthony Otieno, an online delivery agent whose body was discovered in a short-stay apartment in South B. The boda boda rider was found beneath a bed with his hands and feet bound, having sustained fatal head trauma from a blunt instrument. Blood seeped from under the bedroom door before the apartment owner made the discovery.
Otieno had been delivering an iPhone to what he believed was a client's relative when he lost contact with his family. An autopsy revealed death resulted from blunt force head injuries, with evidence suggesting he had been gagged and restrained. Investigators recovered the phone he was transporting along with a knife and a metal rod believed used in the attack...
Kenya National Highways Authority will temporarily shut down a section of the Eldoret Bypass to accommodate a cycling competition organized by Ceder Sports Academy. The closure affecting the stretch between Cheplaskei Interchange and Maili Tisa Interchange will last nine hours, with motorists directed to use an alternate route through Eldoret City Central Business District via Uganda Road.
Traffic police officers and marshals will guide residents and drivers during the event. The authority expressed regret for the disruptions while requesting public cooperation. Separately, KeNHA reported completing pothole repairs along approximately 30 kilometers of the Kisian to Ugunja Road, with remaining damaged sections undergoing base...
Kenya's legal community honored seven judicial officers during a ceremony at Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi, with Chief Justice Martha Koome leading proceedings to recognize colleagues who died over the past two years. The departed included Timothy Ole Tanchu, Jacqueline Muthoni Ojwang, Monicah Kivuti, Zenah Atetwe Rashid Jalenga, Bernard Kipyegon Rugut, John Tito Kunyuk, and Athman Abdulhalim Hussein.
Koome praised each officer for serving with devotion and integrity while emphasizing that their contributions form a foundation for building a more accessible justice system. Chief Kadhi Hussein received recognition for his mastery of Islamic jurisprudence and mentorship, while Kivuti was remembered for continuing to hear cases after...
Authorities in Kisii Central Sub-County have escalated operations against illegal alcohol production after raiding a location in Riangombenene Village. Officers from Kiogoro Police Station recovered 2,000 liters of Kangara, a substance used for distilling Chang'aa, along with 40 liters of the finished product. A female suspect was detained and faces court proceedings.
The National Police Service characterized the intervention as part of continuing efforts to eliminate harmful unregulated beverages across the region. Similar enforcement actions recently occurred in Wajir County, where five people were arrested and eight liters of illicit Kerong'anga were confiscated. A larger multi-agency operation previously dismantled brewing sites in...
Africa can leverage multilateral platforms like the G20 to amplify its voice and protect its interests through partnerships with China and other Global South nations, according to Leslie Richer, who directs information and communication at the African Union. She emphasized this point while attending a Global South Media and Think Tank Forum China-Africa Partnership Conference in Johannesburg.
Richer noted that media and think tanks together create a powerful force for advancing development goals by connecting researchers, academics, journalists and policymakers. She stressed that African narratives are frequently shaped by external perspectives that fail to capture continental realities, arguing that genuine partnerships require...
Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has assured Parliament that the country maintains its commitment to regional peace and will continue providing ocean access to landlocked neighbors. He dismissed speculation about military tensions with Uganda, stating that Kenya has no intention of engaging in conflict.
During a National Assembly session, Mudavadi responded to concerns raised by Suba South MP Caroli Omondi regarding recent remarks by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni about landlocked nations' entitlement to the Indian Ocean. Mudavadi emphasized that international conventions and African Union agreements govern such arrangements, noting Kenya's consistent support for the safe passage of goods from neighboring countries...
Kenya's President William Ruto has completed preparations to deliver his annual State of the Nation Address before Parliament, a constitutional requirement that will assess national progress and outline future priorities. The speech will present achievements and challenges while reinforcing the country's trajectory under his administration.
The United Democratic Alliance expressed strong support for the president, emphasizing anticipation for a message highlighting the implementation of The Plan, a government blueprint focused on economic stability, agricultural transformation, healthcare accessibility, housing initiatives, and digital opportunities for young people. The party characterized Kenya's direction as one of renewal and...
Morocco's Ghizlane Chebbak claimed the CAF Women's Player of the Year honor during a ceremony held in Rabat, outpacing Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade and compatriot Sanna Mssoudy for the continental recognition. The 35-year-old forward earned distinction through her five-goal performance at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, securing both the Golden Boot and a position in the tournament's elite squad while also gaining selection to the FIFA FIFPRO Women's World 11.
Ajibade finished as runner-up despite leading Nigeria to their record tenth WAFCON championship and earning the competition's top individual award before completing a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Chebbak's combination of scoring prowess and consistent displays...
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi secured the CAF African Player of the Year title after edging out Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen in voting for the continent's premier individual football distinction. The Moroccan international's recognition followed an exceptional campaign that featured instrumental contributions to PSG's domestic supremacy and their maiden Champions League victory.
Hakimi's performances from his right-back position demonstrated exceptional versatility and offensive output throughout the season, establishing him among global football's elite defensive talents. His consistent displays for both club and country reinforced Morocco's rising prominence in international...
