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Kenya’s sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala faced heartbreak at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after his campaign ended in the semifinals on Sunday, September 14. The African record holder, who carried high hopes into the tournament, finished fifth in his semifinal heat and missed out on a place in the men’s 100m final. Omanyala, running in Heat 2 of the semis, knew the challenge ahead would be tough after only just sneaking through the quarterfinals the previous day with a third-place finish. Against a field packed with world-class sprinters, the Kenyan clocked 10.09 seconds, which was not enough to…
Raila Sends Kasmuel to Represent ODM at the European Parliament The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Youth League leader, Kasmuel McOure, has confirmed that he has been chosen to represent the ODM party at the European Parliament and other international institutions in Brussels, Belgium. Making the announcement on his official X account on Sunday, September 14, McOure expressed his gratitude to the European Union in Kenya and ODM leader Raila Odinga for giving him the chance to take part in this important mission. Kasmuel explained that the trip will give him a rare opportunity to interact with global leaders and learn…
Definition Cross-chain DeFi refers to a system of decentralized financial applications that operate across different blockchains. It allows these applications to exchange data and tokens smoothly between one another without being restricted to a single blockchain. In today’s Web3 world, the blockchain space is no longer limited to just one or two chains. Instead, it has expanded into a large multi-chain ecosystem that includes hundreds of blockchains, layer-2 networks, app-specific chains, and many other environments. This diversity has helped speed up adoption by promoting trustless and decentralized systems. However, it has also created a major problem—assets and applications have become…
In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), one of the most exciting developments is the rise of cross-chain collateralized loans. These are loan agreements that allow users to borrow assets on one blockchain while providing collateral from another blockchain. This innovation addresses one of the major limitations in DeFi—the isolation of assets within individual blockchain ecosystems. Understanding the Concept Traditionally, collateralized loans in DeFi work within a single blockchain. For example, a user might deposit Ether (ETH) on Ethereum as collateral to borrow a stablecoin like DAI. However, this system restricts users to assets available only on the same network.…
Mass Job Losses as 140 Companies Close Down in Kenya Kenya has been hit with another wave of mass job losses after the government confirmed the shutdown of 60 more companies, with 80 others set to follow in the coming weeks. This development adds to a growing list of businesses that have been dissolved as the purge of inactive or non-compliant firms continues. In a gazette notice published on Friday, Deputy Registrar of Companies Hiram Gachugi announced the closures, citing Section 897(4) of the Companies Act. “Pursuant to section 897(4) of the Companies Act, it is notified for the information…
EPRA Announces Slight Reduction in Fuel Prices Across the Country The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced a slight reduction in fuel prices in its latest monthly review. The changes, released on Sunday, September 14, 2025, will take effect from midnight on Monday, September 15, and remain in place until October 14, 2025. According to the review, the cost of Super Petrol, Diesel, and Kerosene has been reduced by Ksh0.79, Ksh0.11, and Ksh0.80 per litre respectively. This marks the second consecutive month that motorists in Kenya are experiencing a drop in fuel prices, following a Ksh1 decrease in…
Common Offences That Can Now Get You Arrested by County Askaris Throwing garbage carelessly on the streets of Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) will now attract strict punishment, including arrest and possible jail time. This was revealed by Nairobi County Chief Environment Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, who said the county government has stepped up efforts to deal with irresponsible waste disposal in the city. According to Mosiria, anyone — whether a pedestrian discarding candy wrappers, a motorist throwing plastic soda bottles, or a business owner carelessly disposing of waste — will face the law if they are caught dumping trash in…
Governor Barasa Urges President Ruto to Sack CS Oparanya Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga to intervene and restrain Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya from interfering with local politics. Barasa went further to suggest that if Oparanya cannot keep away from county and party wrangles, then the president should consider removing him from the cabinet altogether. Speaking during a church service on Sunday, September 14, Governor Barasa accused CS Oparanya of using local leaders, particularly Members of Parliament from Kakamega, to relay his dissatisfaction with his current…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has strongly denied claims that the United Opposition has already settled on its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. His remarks came only hours after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly declared that he would be the opposition’s flag bearer in the upcoming polls. Speaking in an interview with Radio Citizen on Monday, September 15, Natembeya dismissed the declaration, saying it was premature and misleading. He stressed that no individual had the authority to crown themselves as the opposition’s presidential candidate without a transparent and collective process. Natembeya described his remarks as “cold facts,”…
CJ Koome, CSs Duale, Wandayi and Kinyanjui Announce New Government Appointments Chief Justice Martha Koome, together with Cabinet Secretaries Aden Duale, Opiyo Wandayi and Lee Kinyanjui, have unveiled a series of fresh appointments, reappointments and revocations in the latest Kenya Gazette notice. The changes affect several important committees, boards, and regulatory bodies in the justice system, energy, health, and trade sectors. Koome Extends and Reshuffles NCAJ Committees Chief Justice Martha Koome announced major updates in the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ). She extended the tenure of members serving in the NCAJ Standing Committee on Court Users for…