Harambee Stars Goalkeeper Caught in Match-Fixing Scandal A Harambee Stars goalkeeper is at the center of a major match-fixing scandal after a leaked video allegedly shows him negotiating to manipulate the outcome of a Kenyan Premier League (KPL) match. Leaked Video Raises Match-Fixing Allegations The video, now circulating online, shows the goalkeeper seated in the right-back seat of a stationary vehicle, talking to someone off-camera. The footage was secretly recorded from the left-back seat by another person. The exact date of the recording remains unknown. This revelation has sparked serious concerns, as the goalkeeper is an active player for a…
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Kenya’s National Assembly to Vet 14 Principal Secretary Nominees – Public Invited to Submit Objections The National Assembly has scheduled approval hearings for 14 nominees for the position of Principal Secretary (PS). Kenyans are invited to submit objections before the vetting process begins on April 4, 2025. Key Highlights: First Nominees to Face Vetting Among the first to be vetted are: Reshuffle and Key Appointments President Ruto’s reshuffle introduced major changes: Economic and Legal Nominees Vetting Venues and Deadlines The hearings will take place at Bunge Tower and the Main Parliament Buildings. Final approval votes are expected by mid-April. The…
IEBC Chairperson Interviews Close, Here’s What Happens Next The interviews for the Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) officially ended on Wednesday. This marks a key step in reconstituting the electoral body as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Candidates for the IEBC Chairperson Role The following candidates are competing to succeed the late Wafula Chebukati: Next Steps in the Appointment Process Now that the Chairperson interviews are complete, the IEBC Selection Panel will begin interviewing 105 applicants for six vacant commissioner positions. These interviews will start on Thursday and will run until April 24, 2025.…
Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Car Imports, Sparking Global Trade War US Car Industry Faces Major Changes US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% import tax on cars and car parts coming into the United States. The new tariffs will take effect on April 2, with vehicle charges starting the next day. Tariffs on car parts may begin in May or later. Trump believes the tariffs will boost the US car industry, creating more jobs and investments. However, experts warn that this move could increase car prices, hurt production, and damage relations with key trading partners. How Will This…
South Sudan Crisis: Vice President Riek Machar Arrested, Peace Deal at Risk South Sudan’s fragile peace process is in danger after the dramatic arrest of First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, a key opposition leader and signatory of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has urged leaders to remain calm and recommit to peace. Officials warn that the country could slide back into civil war if tensions continue to rise. How Machar Was Arrested According to Reath Muoch Tang, head of foreign relations for Machar’s SPLM/A-IO party, a convoy of 20 heavily armed…
Kenya Lights a Diplomatic Firestorm- Serbia Rages as Ruto Recognizes Kosovo Kenya has created diplomatic tensions with Serbia after President William Ruto officially recognized Kosovo as an independent state. This decision is significant because Serbia, backed by Russia and China, strongly opposes Kosovo’s independence. Kenya Becomes First Country to Recognize Kosovo in Five Years Former Kosovo President Behgjet Pacolli shared pictures and statements on Facebook confirming Kenya’s decision. President Ruto signed the recognition letter, making Kenya the first country in five years to acknowledge Kosovo’s independence. “I have gone door to door, office to office, with only one goal –…
‘I wasn’t there’: Donald Trump Distances Himself from Signal War Chat Leak Calling It a Witch Hunt Former US President Donald Trump has denied involvement in the recent group chat leak that revealed sensitive war discussions. Trump claimed he “wasn’t there” and suggested that the messaging app Signal might be “defective.” Trump Calls Leak a “Witch Hunt” On Thursday (AEDT), Trump dismissed the scandal, calling it another “witch hunt.” This comes after The Atlantic published the leaked war details, which its editor, Jeffrey Goldberg, had accidentally seen in a March 15 Signal chat. Trump’s administration is trying to manage the…
The Atlantic Leaks Full US Attack Plans on Yemen Shared in Signal Chat- “Bombs Will Definitely Drop” The Atlantic magazine has published the full exchange of leaked messages between top US officials discussing a military attack on Yemen. The leak has sparked major controversy, with the White House aggressively defending itself. How Did the Leak Happen? Earlier this week, a journalist from The Atlantic was accidentally added to a private Signal chat between President Donald Trump’s top officials. The chat contained details of the attack, including: Despite White House claims that the messages contained no classified information, The Atlantic decided…
Kenya Power Announces Planned Power Outages in Six Counties Thursday Kenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions on Thursday to allow for system maintenance. The affected counties are Nairobi, Kiambu, Samburu, Kajiado, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet. Power will be switched off in specific areas between 8 AM and 5 PM. Areas Affected by Power Outage Nairobi County In South C, power will be off from 9 AM to 5 PM in the following areas: In Kibera, affected areas include: Other affected areas include Nairobi Primary School, University of Nairobi hostels, Mamlaka Chapel, Stella Awinja Hostels, Shelter Afrique, Serena Hotel, YWCA…
Geoffrey Ruku: Firebrand MP Ruto Handpicked to Replace CS Muturi, His Ex-Boss Geoffrey Ruku is the new Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Public Service in Kenya. His appointment was announced on Wednesday, replacing Justin Muturi, who had held the position for only eight months. Ruku is not new to politics. He is the current Member of Parliament (MP) for Mbeere North in Embu County, the same county that Muturi comes from. His political journey has been tough, with multiple attempts before securing his position in President William Ruto’s government. Ruku’s Political Journey The 44-year-old MP has contested various parliamentary seats over…