Ian Omondi
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Eliud Kipchoge opens up on threats, pain after false claims over Kiptum's death
Kiptum, who was 24 at the time, died in a car crash on February 11, 2024 alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana, triggering widespread mourning across the athletics world.In the days that followed the news, Kipchoge says social media rumours wrongly linked him to the tragedy, leading...
King Kaka signs deal with Universal Music Group to expand global reach
The collaboration brings together Kaka Empire’s creative leadership and Universal Music Group East Africa’s global distribution network and industry expertise to support upcoming music releases while maintaining the artistic direction that has defined King Kaka’s career....
TikTok pledges Ksh.25.8M to boost AI media literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa
The funding builds on the company’s $2 million global AI Literacy Fund launched in November 2025 to support nonprofit initiatives designed to improve public understanding of artificial intelligence and combat misinformation.
Governor Orengo claims staff members arrested ahead of President Ruto’s Siaya visit
In a statement issued Saturday evening, Orengo accused the police of carrying out arbitrary arrests linked to preparations for the President’s tour.He condemned the arrests as unconstitutional and called for their immediate release.
Multi-agency team activated as flood death toll rises to 25, thousands displaced
CS Ruku said the government, through the State Department for Special Programmes and humanitarian partners including the Kenya Red Cross, has begun providing immediate assistance to displaced families.The support includes temporary shelter in churches, schools and neighbouring homes, as well as dist...
Orengo: Why Linda Mwananchi faction will not attend ODM delegates convention
The convention was announced through a formal notice issued on March 5 by ODM Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo.Orengo argued that the planned convention had not been properly convened in accordance with the party constitution.
Ruto orders multi-agency response, release of relief food after deadly Nairobi floods
Ruto said that the national and county governments are working together to ensure a coordinated response that prioritises the safety and wellbeing of citizens.He noted that the tragedy underscores the need for lasting solutions to recurring flooding in urban areas, pointing to the government’s Nairo...
President Ruto renames Shauri Moyo housing estate after MP Johana Ng’eno
Ruto said the decision followed recommendations from members of the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Housing, Urban Planning and Public Works, which was chaired by the deceased legislator.
ODM issues formal notice for Special Delegates Convention amid deepening rift
Deputy Secretary General Catherine Omanyo announced that the Special Delegates Convention will be held on March 27 in Nairobi starting at 9a.m.Omanyo said the meeting has been convened pursuant to provisions of the party constitution and will bring together senior officials and delegates drawn from...
Gov't dismisses claims teachers are being denied treatment under SHA
The statement came after KUPPET announced plans to pull out of the new medical scheme, arguing that the system has been failing teachers seeking treatment.The Ministry of Health, however, dismissed claims that teachers are being denied care, saying data shows widespread uptake and use of the cover s...