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Harambee Stars Defender Clarke Oduor Set to Face Manchester United After Joining Grimsby Town Harambee Stars defender Clarke Oduor is on the verge of a big moment in his football career as he prepares to face English Premier League giants Manchester United on Wednesday, August 27. This comes right after sealing a high-profile move to English League One side Grimsby Town. Grimsby Town announced the signing of the 24-year-old on Tuesday evening, August 26, just hours before their highly anticipated Carabao Cup second-round clash against United. The club confirmed on its official social media pages that Oduor had joined on…

Kenya has once again been highlighted for weak governance, after being ranked among the lowest-performing countries worldwide in a new global index. According to the Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) 2025, Kenya sits at position 98 out of 120 countries, placing it in the bottom quarter of the global ranking of effective governance. The CGGI is one of the most comprehensive measures of how governments function, focusing not just on policies but also on real outcomes that affect citizens. The index evaluates 35 key indicators spread across seven pillars that assess how well governments deliver services, manage resources, and prepare…

Cop Shakur Walks Away from Anti-Government Movement Jackson Kihara, better known by his nickname Cop Shakur, has officially stepped down from the Fighting Brutality and Impunity (FBI) movement, just weeks after joining the controversial group. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 26, the former prison officer and now outspoken activist revealed that he had made the difficult choice to leave the movement, which is led by ex-Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces soldier Patrick Osoi. Shakur clarified that his decision had nothing to do with conflicts inside the organisation. Instead, he explained that he wanted to follow his own…

CS Aden Duale Given 48 Hours to Resign Amid SHA Fraud Allegations A political storm is brewing in the country’s health sector after a group of legislators led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale, demanding that he resign from office. The lawmakers, who are part of a growing political movement known as Kenya Moja, linked Duale directly to a multi-billion-shilling scandal at the Social Health Authority (SHA). They warned that if the CS fails to step down voluntarily within the stated time frame, they will move forward with plans to…

Former Ruaraka OCS Nahashon Mutua: From Police Command to Life Sentence at Kamiti Maximum Prison The story of former Ruaraka Police Station Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Nahashon Mutua, who is today serving a life sentence at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, remains one of the most tragic and eye-opening cases of police brutality in Kenya’s history. His downfall is a reminder of how abuse of power within the police force can destroy lives and shake public trust in law enforcement. The Arrest of Martin Koome In December 2013, a man named Martin Koome was arrested after a domestic disagreement at home…

The Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA) has issued a strong warning to Kenyans, advising them to be extra careful before investing or saving money in Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs). In a public notice released on Monday, August 25, SASRA expressed concern over rising reports that some SACCOs across the country are still operating without valid licenses. According to the regulator, this is against the law and poses a big risk to unsuspecting members of the public who might lose their savings. Public Advised to Verify Licenses Before Saving SASRA reminded Kenyans that it is their right and responsibility…

Human Rights Advocate Irũngũ Houghton Accepts Ruto’s Appointment Despite Past Criticism Irũngũ Houghton, one of Kenya’s most outspoken human rights and social justice advocates, has accepted President William Ruto’s appointment to serve on the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests. The news was officially confirmed through a statement by Amnesty Kenya Board Chairperson Stellah Bosire, who welcomed the move. Houghton is currently the Executive Director and official Spokesperson of Amnesty International Kenya, a role in which he has been widely recognized for consistently speaking out against human rights violations in the country. “Amnesty International…

Muturi Accuses Ruto of Orchestrating Parliamentary Bribery Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has once again reignited his political rivalry with President William Ruto, accusing the Head of State of being at the center of corruption in Parliament. According to Muturi, the same President who now condemns graft within the legislative arm of government is the one who relied heavily on bribery and inducements to secure the majority numbers Kenya Kwanza currently enjoys in Parliament. Muturi strongly criticized Ruto’s recent public statements calling for the arrest of corrupt Members of Parliament. He argued that the President has no moral…

South African High Commissioner to Kenya Dies While Being Rushed to Hospital South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, has passed away following a brief illness while on his way to a hospital in South Africa. In a statement, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, described Mahlangu as a committed public servant and devoted family man. He said the country has lost a remarkable patriot whose dedication to serving South Africa was evident in the way he carried out his diplomatic responsibilities. “Ambassador Mahlangu was a true patriot whose deep love for our nation…

President William Ruto hosted a formal farewell ceremony at State House in Nairobi to honor Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, His Excellency Damptey Bediako Asare, marking the end of his diplomatic mission in the country. During the event on Tuesday, August 26, President Ruto highlighted the strong partnership and cooperative spirit that exists between Kenya and Ghana. He noted that the two nations have worked closely on both regional and continental matters, strengthening mutual ties over the years. “Kenya-Ghana diplomatic relations are strong, cordial, and dynamic, tracing back to the pre-independence era and the enduring collaboration between the founding fathers…