Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson who died in August last year at the age of 76, left behind a tangled financial legacy that includes debts exceeding £3.8 million ($4.64 million). Eriksson renowned as the first foreign coach to lead the England national team had previously announced that he was terminally
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Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei moved in new restructuring
The National Police Service (NPS) has implemented a series of leadership changes, affecting several key officers within its ranks. Notably, Nairobi's police commander, Adamson Bungei, has been reassigned to the police headquarters, where he will now serve as the Director of Operations. Taking over Bungei's former role in Nairobi is Coast
Rangwe police arrest Bishop for having sex with daughter
Police in Rangwe sub-County, Homa Bay County, have apprehended a bishop from a local church in Ndiru village, Kokoko Sub-location, for allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with his biological daughter. The arrest followed complaints from community members who reported the disturbing incident to officers at the Ndiru police station. Eyewitnesses indicated
Government moves to regulate AI usage in Kenya
The Kenyan government is taking steps to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in order to balance the technology's vast potential with the need to mitigate risks associated with its malicious use. This initiative is part of the draft Kenya National AI Strategy for 2025-2030, which aims to harness
Nairobi Rivers Commission CEO dismissed over corruption
Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Muracia has been dismissed as CEO of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, effective immediately, following serious allegations of gross misconduct, corruption, embezzlement, nepotism, and insubordination. The decision to remove him was unanimously approved during a meeting chaired by former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru on Tuesday afternoon. Muracia, who was
Tanzania reports Marburg Virus outbreak as WHO issues alert
Eight individuals have tragically lost their lives in Tanzania due to a suspected outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in the Kagera region. In light of this situation, health officials are advising against imposing travel and trade restrictions with Tanzania. The World Health Organization (WHO) has responded by issuing a high
Harambee Stars drawn into “group of death” for CHAN 2024
Harambee Stars have found themselves in a challenging "group of death" for the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in August 2025. The draw, held on Wednesday evening at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, placed Kenya in Group A alongside powerhouse teams Morocco
Abductee Bernard Kavuli recalls harrowing ordeal after release
One of the five individuals abducted and released by their captors on January 6th, Bernard Kavuli, has shared a harrowing account of his 15-day ordeal. Speaking in his hometown of Kalamba Muyo, Mwingi North in Kitui County, Kavuli described the brutal conditions he endured while in captivity, including being held
Biden warns of concentration of power in final address
In his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office, U.S. President Joe Biden reflected on his decades-long political career while issuing a warning about the growing concentration of power in America. Speaking to the nation, Biden expressed concern over the emergence of an oligarchy characterized by extreme wealth and influence,
Israel and Hamas agree on ceasefire and hostage release
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, announced a significant ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, aimed at pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and facilitating the return of dozens of Israeli hostages. The agreement, negotiated over several weeks in Doha, is set to take effect