The 51st edition of the BMW Berlin Marathon has once again placed Kenya on the world map of athletics as Sebastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru produced remarkable performances to claim victory in both the men’s and women’s races. The afternoon event saw the two runners overcome stiff competition, tough weather, and immense pressure to prove
The United Nations is holding its 80th general assembly in New York, and one of the key issues on the table is the future of the mission in Haiti that is currently being led by Kenya. The multi-national security support mission, which now marks a year since the first group of Kenyan police officers arrived
Beatrice Chebet’s rise on the global athletics stage continues to shine brightly, and her latest achievement in Japan has cemented her status as one of the finest long-distance runners of her generation. On Saturday, she claimed gold in the women’s 5,000 metres, adding to the 10,000 metres title she won just a week earlier. This
Githurai residents were caught by surprise this week after news spread that their Member of the County Assembly, Deonysias Mwangi, had resigned. What seemed like a straightforward exit quickly turned into a legal and political tussle after Nairobi County Assembly Speaker, Kennedy Ng’ondi, announced that the resignation was null and void. According to the Speaker,
The controversy surrounding the British Army Training Unit in Kenya has sparked deep concern after reports emerged that several soldiers are being investigated for rape and sexual assault during their stay in Laikipia County. These allegations, tied to incidents stretching back to 2022, have raised tension between the British military presence in Kenya and the
Collins Kweyu, a journalist working with the Standard Group, is now in police custody after being arrested and taken to the Central Police Station. Reports indicate that his detention stems from a complaint filed by a judge based in Migori. According to Kweyu, the issue is tied to his ongoing investigation into claims that the
The ruling by the High Court has once again placed President William Ruto’s anti-graft strategy on uncertain ground. The court extended the suspension of the new anti-corruption team that the President had unveiled earlier in the year. This means that until December 1, the team will not be allowed to carry out any of its
Kenya is experiencing an important shift in how young women view life choices, and marriage is no longer always at the center of those choices. A new episode on Mwelekeo TV, produced by Mwelekeo Insights, highlights this change by presenting findings from a nationwide study. The program takes a closer look at how modern ideas
A fresh storm is brewing over the Sh20 billion medical scheme for teachers as the government moves to migrate all tutors to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) by December 1, 2025. This decision leaves the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with barely 72 days to prepare a transition plan, sparking anxiety among educators who
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has turned his focus on Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Finance, Asha Abdi, accusing her of draining taxpayers’ money through fraudulent deals that have left the capital struggling. The MP did not mince his words, calling out what he described as a network of corruption designed to enrich a few