Kenya’s Young Sensation Becomes the First-Ever Player to Transfer Directly from the KPL to a European Top League. Rayan Ogam etched his name in football history with a groundbreaking debut for Wolfsberger AC at the Merkur Arena. The former Tusker FC forward became the first player to move directly from Kenya’s Premier League to Europe’s…
As of late 2025, Kenya has moved to tighten the noose around fraudulent academic credentials and institutions operating without proper accreditation. At a key workshop in Nairobi, ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo announced a government‐backed plan to replace paper degrees with digital credentials that can be verified online. The system—being developed together with the Ministry…
Tanzania has entered a tense political period as the treason trial of opposition leader Tundu Lissu begins, just weeks before the country heads to the polls. The development has drawn widespread concern both locally and internationally, with many viewing it as a major test for democracy in one of East Africa’s largest nations. Lissu, who…
In July 202ound Sean “Diddy” Combs, aged 55, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution (i.e. arranging for individuals to travel across state lines for paid sexual encounters) under the Mann Act statute. He was acquitted on more serious counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and racketeering conspiracy. During…
On 25 September 2025, youth-led protests began in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, in response to chronic power outages and water shortages. These demonstrations—mostly organized via social media under the name “Gen Z Madagascar”—soon grew into broader expressions of frustration with government failures, poverty, and perceived corruption. As the protests escalated, clashes between demonstrators and…
Born in 1942 in Kisii County, Nyamau rose from humble beginnings to become one of Kenya’s sprinting greats during an era when long-distance running dominated the nation’s athletics scene. Alongside teammates Julius Sang, Robert Ouko, and Charles Asati, Nyamau helped Kenya clinch its first and only Olympic gold in the 4x400m relay—a victory that remains…
Kenya’s National Team Display Renewed Confidence, Tactical Growth, and United Spirit Ahead of Crucial Burundi Showdown. The Harambee Stars enter their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Burundi with immense confidence and national pride. Kenya will face Burundi on October 9, 2025, in Bujumbura, with qualification hopes burning brighter than ever. Head coach Benni…
In the turbulent landscape of Kenyan politics, few figures capture the tension between conviction and calculation quite like Edwin Sifuna. The Nairobi Senator and Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has evolved from fiery party loyalist to one of the country’s most outspoken critics, not just of his opponents, but at times, of his…
Kenya’s Creative Economy Support Bill 2024 has arrived with fanfare and frustration in equal measure. It promises to empower creatives, formalize the sector, and unlock economic potential long overlooked. Yet beneath the optimism lies a thicket of unresolved questions about control, access, and who really stands to benefit. The Bill, currently before Parliament, seeks to…
When the United Nations arrived in Kenya this week to review the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), it wasn’t just another diplomatic visit. It was a moment of truth — a mirror held up to Kenya’s democracy. Every election season brings back one question: can we trust the process? A Visit to a Shaken…
