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Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

By David Odongo   2025-10-02 06:00:00

In April, Cricket Kenya had signed a lucrative agreement with Arena of Sports, a sports promotion company, to stage a multimillion-shilling T-20 League featuring international players

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

By David Odongo   2025-10-03 19:26:18

Former KeRRA DG Eng Philemon Kandie arrested by EACC at his home, taken to headquarters to record statement; electronics and documents seized in raid.

In the name of security: CS Murkomen blows taxpayers' millions on lavish forums

By David Odongo   2025-10-05 07:00:00

Jukwaa La Usalama meetings conducted across 47 counties have cost the Kenyan taxpayer a minimum of Sh15,000,000 per event.

Tribunal bars Patel, Obuya from Cricket Kenya affairs

By David Odongo   2025-10-11 18:48:39

The Sports Disputes Tribunal has issued sweeping orders against two besieged Cricket Kenya officials, effectively locking them out of the federation’s affairs.

How debt burden is denying the sick critical services

By David Odongo   2025-10-13 08:00:00

For every Sh100 collected from taxpayers, about Sh76 is used to service the interest on loans, leaving little for education, health and other essential services.

Battle for ODM and health; tracing Raila's last days

By David Odongo   2025-10-16 08:46:00

On Wednesday morning, as Kenyans got ready for work, tragic news hit their screens; former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had died in an Indian hospital while undergoing treatment.

How Ruto watered down Raila's activism moments after his death

By David Odongo   2025-10-22 09:00:00

The Act also broadens definitions to cover a range of crimes, including unauthorized computer access, phishing scams, SIM card fraud, and cyber harassment.

Governor Kahiga stirs ethnic tensions yet again

By David Odongo   2025-10-23 07:00:00

The Kenyan political scene has once more been dragged into shame, courtesy of Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s reckless remarks.

Raila Odinga's last 72 hours

By David Odongo   2025-10-25 07:00:00

At 80, Raila died while receiving treatment for his long-standing ailments, including diabetes, hypertension and kidney complications. He had travelled to Sreedhariyam Ayurvedic.

How Suluhu's 98 pc win, curious voter turnout displays folly of African elections

By David Odongo   2025-11-02 07:10:00

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election.

Storm brews over tolling of Sh200 billion Rironi-Mau Summit Highway

By David Odongo   2025-11-07 07:00:00

The dualling of the highway is expected to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

Why Gor Semelango was locked up in Dubai

By David Odongo   2025-11-07 10:48:00

Kenyan businessman Gor Semelango was recently jailed in Dubai over a shareholder dispute involving a club business with a fellow Kenyan woman.

British authorities arrest suspect in 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru

By David Odongo   2025-11-09 07:00:00

The National Crime Agency said Purkiss was arrested in Wiltshire on November 6. He reportedly confessed to fellow servicemen about the murder.

From corruption to tribalism and biased promotions: Inside the rot at TSC

By David Odongo   2025-11-11 09:40:00

Cases of authoritarian school head teachers bring out challenges faced by teachers nationwide to light.

Reuben Ndolo: How boxing saved me from crime, mission to revive Kenyan boxing

By David Odongo   2025-11-14 15:30:00

The sport hasn’t received the support it deserves compared to others, and I want to change how boxing is viewed and treated.

TSC intrigues: Why the fight for CEO post is heating up

By David Odongo   2025-11-15 07:00:00

 The commission must appoint a CEO as the six months limit by the acting CEO Eveleen Mitei has been exhausted.

Winnie Odinga's bold call sparks debate on ODM's future, Ruto ties

By David Odongo   2025-11-17 08:20:00

With Raila Odinga’s passing, internal party debates intensify, as Winnie Odinga seeks clarity on ODM’s political direction.

From Hustler to Nyota: Why unemployment crisis among youth remains a headache for Ruto

By David Odongo   2025-11-20 08:00:00

Last month, the government launched a Sh5 billion Nyota Project (National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement).

From oxygen scam to change of name; why EACC wants UDA candidate in Mbeere arrested

By David Odongo   2025-11-22 08:00:00

Leonard Muriuki Njeru who was fingered for a procurement scam changed his name and was cleared by IEBC.Now he is Wa Mathende.

Ex-British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru

By David Odongo   2025-11-24 08:25:00

Former British soldier Robert Purkiss, accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, denies the allegations as he faces a historic extradition battle from the UK.