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Kenyan Gold Medallist Jairus Birech Dies After Short Illness Kenya has lost one of its most celebrated athletes after prominent runner and gold medallist Jairus Kipchoge Birech passed away following a short illness. The 32-year-old steeplechase star, fondly known by his nickname KapKitiyo, died on the evening of Thursday, September 18, at around 8:30 pm. The sad news was first confirmed by a member of his family, who shared a heartfelt message announcing his death. “Dear friends, it is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we, the family of Jairus Kipchoge Birech (KapKitiyo), former 3000m steeplechase athlete, announce his…

Court Halts Nationwide Lecturers’ Strike, Orders Talks The Employment and Labour Relations Court has suspended the ongoing nationwide strike by lecturers and other staff from public universities, a move that has disrupted learning for the last two days across the country. Delivering the ruling, Justice Stephen Radido directed the university unions, the Ministry of Education, and all relevant stakeholders to enter into conciliatory talks. He explained that the law requires parties in an industrial dispute to explore conciliation before a strike can proceed. “There is evidence that the applicant [Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum] has reported a trade dispute to…

More than 2.2 million Kenyans are set to receive free medical services after President William Ruto officially unveiled the Social Health Authority (SHA) Sponsorship Programme. The Head of State made the announcement on Friday, September 19, during a ceremony held at State House in Nairobi. He explained that the programme is part of his government’s wider plan to ensure that every Kenyan, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds, can access quality and affordable healthcare without financial struggles. According to President Ruto, the programme is a major step under the government’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, which aims to guarantee that all…

Nairobi MCA Deonysias Mwangi Waithira Resigns in Protest Against Sakaja’s Government The political heat inside the Nairobi County Assembly has taken a new twist after Githurai Ward MCA, Hon. Deonysias Mwangi Waithira, officially announced his resignation. His move comes as the rift between ward representatives and Governor Johnson Sakaja continues to widen, exposing deeper cracks in the county’s leadership. In an exclusive interview with Newshub.co.ke, Waithira confirmed that he had already submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday, September 17, to the Speaker of the County Assembly. He explained that his decision was driven by what he termed as a “systemic…

UoN Lecturers Down Tools as Nationwide Strike Paralyzes Learning Learning at the University of Nairobi (UoN) has been thrown into disarray after lecturers began a strike, demanding the government implement long-overdue collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The strike, which started at around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, is part of a larger nationwide industrial action called by dons across all public universities. It was led by members of the University Academic Staff Union (UASU), the Kenya University Staff Union (KUSU), and the Kenya Union of Domestic, Hotels, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, and Allied Workers (KUDHEIHA). The unions have raised three key…

Legal Fraternity Mourns the Passing of Court of Appeal Judge Fred Ochieng The legal community in Kenya is in mourning following the death of Court of Appeal Judge Justice Fred Ochieng. Chief Justice Martha Koome confirmed his passing on Wednesday, September 17, describing him as a brilliant legal mind who dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice. In her statement, the Chief Justice paid a glowing tribute to Justice Ochieng, noting his immense contribution to the growth of Kenya’s legal system. She praised him for his expertise in various areas of law, including commercial law and mediation, even before…

The High Court has ruled against the Ministry of Interior and National Coordination, ordering it to compensate a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) who was unlawfully blocked from entering Kenya. Justice Bahati Mwamuye delivered the judgment, stating that the government must pay the Congolese national over Ksh1.5 million as compensation for unfair discrimination and violation of her right to fair administrative action. In addition, she was awarded Ksh184,756 as special damages to cover the cost of accommodation and travel expenses she lost after being denied entry. The judge further issued orders barring the government from repeating such…

Ruto Breathing Fire in Kilifi After Gachagua Declares 2027 Bid President William Ruto has come out strongly in Kilifi, sending a stern warning after his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua openly declared that he will contest for the presidency in 2027. During his address in Kilifi County, Ruto expressed clear displeasure over Gachagua’s self-endorsement, accusing him of disrupting the government’s development agenda with premature succession politics. The President reminded leaders allied to Gachagua that his administration was elected to serve Kenyans until 2027, not to engage in endless campaigns. Ruto stressed that he would not allow anyone to destabilize the government,…

Real-world asset (RWA) lending protocols are quickly becoming one of the most exciting innovations in global finance. Their ability to connect physical assets—such as real estate, invoices, or government bonds—with decentralized infrastructure makes financial systems more transparent, inclusive, and efficient. Analysts predict that by 2030, the total value of tokenized RWAs could reach $16 trillion. At the same time, the private credit market, currently valued at around $5.6 trillion, is expected to transform. Tokenization will remove inefficiencies that have long existed in traditional finance, such as limited access, slow settlement processes, and a lack of transparency. But despite this momentum,…

Introduction In recent years, the crypto industry has gone far beyond simple trading of digital coins. One of the fastest-growing areas is institutional crypto lending, where large financial players lend and borrow digital assets. This sector has become an important part of the digital finance ecosystem, connecting traditional finance with blockchain technology. What is Institutional Crypto Lending? Institutional crypto lending refers to large-scale lending and borrowing of cryptocurrencies between professional players such as hedge funds, investment firms, crypto exchanges, and family offices. Unlike retail lending, which involves individual investors, institutional lending involves bigger amounts, stricter contracts, and advanced risk management…