Stacey Munro: The Woman Behind Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy In football, the spotlight usually shines on players and coaches, but the people who support them often stay in the shadows. One of those important figures is Stacey Munro, the graceful and supportive wife of Kenya’s Harambee Stars head coach, Benni McCarthy. While Benni makes headlines with his football career, Stacey’s own journey is a story of resilience, family, and quiet strength. From her Scottish upbringing and modelling success to her role as a mother and partner, Stacey has been a steady presence through McCarthy’s triumphs and challenges. Early Life…
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Malala Explains Why Top Opposition Leaders Skipped Gachagua’s JKIA Welcome Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) deputy leader Cleophas Malala has revealed why senior opposition figures were missing during former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s grand reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Thursday. Speaking on Friday, Malala said their absence was deliberate and aimed at avoiding clashes. He explained that intelligence reports indicated hostile groups were planning disruptions if all the leaders appeared at the same venue. “Yesterday we made invitations to all the leaders in the United Opposition, and their not coming to the airport was strategic because we…
Nyakera Defends Gachagua After Critics Link His Return to Harambee Stars’ CHAN Exit- “Fitina tu” Nairobi’s Democracy for Citizens’ Party (DCP) patron, Irungu Nyakera, has spoken out in defense of party leader Rigathi Gachagua after claims surfaced that his return to Kenya was connected to Harambee Stars’ heartbreaking elimination from the African Nations Championship (CHAN). In a statement posted on X on Saturday, August 23, 2025, Nyakera dismissed the rumours, insisting that Kenyans should instead pay attention to whether President William Ruto delivered on his KSh 2.5 million bonus promise to each player. “Fitina tu. We need to verify if…
DR Congo Prosecutor Demands Death Penalty for Ex-President Joseph Kabila in Treason Trial A military prosecutor in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has demanded the death penalty for former president Joseph Kabila, who is being tried in absentia on charges of treason and war crimes. Kabila’s political party denounced the proceedings, calling it “a political trial.” General Lucien Rene Likulia urged the judges to convict Kabila for treason, war crimes, and leading an insurrection. The 53-year-old ex-president has been on trial since July in his absence. He is accused of backing Rwanda-linked M23 rebels, plotting to overthrow President Felix…
‘Ghost’ Nyandiwa Hospital Scandal Takes New Twist as Locals Reveal New Details The controversy over Nyandiwa Level 4 Hospital in Homa Bay County has taken a new turn after locals claimed the facility has never opened its doors, despite Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Mercy Mwangangi insisting it has been running since the 1970s. Residents living near the hospital told reporters they were shocked to learn the facility has been receiving government funding even though it has remained closed for years. Many revealed that they have always been forced to travel to Rachuonyo to seek medical care. ‘’That is a…
President Ruto Promises Extra Reward for Harambee Stars After Impressive CHAN 2024 Run President William Ruto has pledged an additional reward package for the Harambee Stars in recognition of their remarkable performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). After Friday’s match on August 22, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki delivered the President’s message to the players, praising them for bringing pride and unity to the country. ‘’Forget about the motivation and the other things in between, the president has said he wants to build on what you have brought to our country, the honour, unity, and the pride, and he…
Woman in Mlolongo Throws Daughters from Sixth Floor, One Dies A 30-year-old woman has been admitted to hospital after allegedly killing her nine-year-old daughter in a shocking murder-suicide attempt in Mlolongo, Machakos County. According to police and eyewitnesses, the woman threw her daughter from the sixth floor of their apartment on Thursday evening, August 21, leading to the child’s death. She also injured her second daughter, who fell from the same spot. Police said the woman later tried to end her own life by jumping from the same floor but survived with serious injuries. The motive behind the incident is…
Former Kenyan MP Dies Former Garissa North Member of Parliament (MP), Abdikadir Hassan Yussuf, has died. In a statement, Fafi MP Abdikarim Osman announced that the former legislator, popularly known as Tolly, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025. According to reports, the former MP passed away while in transit in Dubai on his way back to Kenya from Australia. The exact cause of his death is yet to be revealed. Osman offered his condolences to Yussuf’s family, praying that Allah grants them strength in their time of loss. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Garissa North…
Former Chief Justice Maraga Issues Demand to IEBC Over Registration of Voters Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to immediately restart voter registration across the country. In his statement on Friday, August 22, Maraga reminded the commission that the constitution requires continuous voter registration. He accused IEBC of violating the law by locking out young Kenyans who have recently turned 18 from registering as voters. “Since 2022, IEBC has suspended this process, giving frivolous excuses while blatantly violating the Katiba and disenfranchising millions of youth who have attained the age of…
Gachagua Homecoming: EX-MP Explains Why Chaos Might Have Been Scripted Former Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri has suggested that the chaos seen on Thursday during the homecoming of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua might not have been spontaneous but carefully planned. In an interview with a local radio station on Friday, August 22, 2025, Ngunjiri alleged that rival politicians eyeing the 2027 elections could have staged the melee to make either Gachagua or the government look guilty. According to Ngunjiri, the violent scenes were linked to ongoing political realignments across the country, as several leaders used Gachagua’s return to flex their…