South Africa’s Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks
South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, as anti-immigrant protests tarnish the country's reputation. Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi and Mozambique are repatriating some of their citizens caught up in the protests, which have sometimes turned violent. Mozambique has said five of its citizens were killed. "We will act against forces who are exploiting...
Beyond the Headlines: How Moses Wakhisi Is Shaping the Future of Communication, Leadership and Influence in Kenya
Moses Wakhisi has spent most of his professional life telling other people stories. For more than a decade, he sat in newsrooms, television studios, sports arenas, community meetings, and conference halls, asking questions, listening carefully, and helping audiences understand the people and events shaping their world. He interviewed athletes chasing greatness, leaders navigating difficult decisions, and ordinary citizens whose experiences...
Gor Mahia honour late patron Raila, present league trophy to Mama Ida
A day after being crowned Kenyan Premier League champions, Gor Mahia players and club officials, led by chairman Ambrose Rachier, paid a courtesy visit to the Odinga family at their Karen residence. During the visit, K’Ogalo presented their KPL league trophy and ODM at 20 Cup trophy to the family of the late Raila Odinga, who served as the club’s...
Africa CDC says over 1,100 suspected Ebola cases in DR Congo and Uganda
More than 1,100 people were suspected of having contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring Uganda, the head of the African Union's health agency said on Sunday in a commentary for the Financial Times. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention director general Jean Kaseya said there were 263 confirmed cases in both countries as of Saturday,...
Carrefour Kenya Launches Inaugural Open Padel Tournament with Networks Padel Village
Nairobi, Kenya, 02 June 2026: Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in Kenya, will host the inaugural Carrefour Open padel tournament from 4 to 7 June 2026 at the Village Market. Anchored in Carrefour Kenya’s commitment to the communities it serves, the tournament is designed to broaden access to the sport, support young athletes,...
‘Stop killing women’: Kenyans protest femicide scourge
Hundreds of protesters marched through Kenya's capital on Monday against the high number of killings of women and children. At least 69 women have been killed in the east African country since January, according to data compiled by data firm Odipo Dev and media outlet Africa Uncensored. The Kenyan government has also recorded 10,581 missing children over the past 16 months,...
TECNO Launches Global ShotOnCAMON Challenge Giving Kenyans Chance to win 1Million and trip to Philipines through Mobile Photography
Nairobi, Kenya – 02/06/2026 - TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has partnered with global travel authority Lonely Planet to launch the Shot on CAMON 2026 contest under the theme “Seeing is Believing.” The campaign invites Kenyans to capture and share authentic moments of everyday life through the lens of their TECNO CAMON smartphones. From the vibrant streets of Nairobi...
Eight students arrested over ‘suspected arson attack’ at Kenyan girls’ school
Kenyan police said on Friday eight students had been arrested over a suspected arson attack at a girls' school that killed 16 children and injured 79. The education minister said a preliminary enquiry had found the school had breached safety regulations, its board had been dissolved and disciplinary action was being taken against the school head. The fire broke early Thursday...
Sprite and Safaricom Celebrate Kenya’s Freshest Young Creators at the Hook’d on Fresh Awards
The Coca-Cola Company, through its Sprite brand in Kenya, today, celebrated the winners of the Hook’d on Fresh UGC Challenge. The ceremony marked a nationwide youth culture campaign that turned Kenyan campus energy, music, basketball, fashion, comedy and digital storytelling into a massive creator movement, garnering over 22 million views nationwide. Launched as part of Sprite’s “It’s That Fresh” campaign,...
ODM flags off caravan ahead of Kisumu mega rally
The Orange Democratic Movement has intensified preparations for its upcoming Wabiro rally in Kisumu County scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026. According to the party on May 28, 2026, the ODM Secretary General, Catherine Omanyo, flagged off a caravan campaign from Chungwa House in Nairobi. The caravan will traverse several counties, including Kiambu, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Kericho and Kisumu ahead of the...
