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Sonko Demands Replay of Harambee Stars’ CHAN Quarter-Final Match – Here’s What CAF Rules Say Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has officially filed a petition challenging Harambee Stars’ elimination from the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals, where Kenya was edged out by Madagascar. The petition, lodged in Cairo within the 48-hour deadline, has been formally submitted to CAF (the Confederation of African Football), the Madagascar national team, and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). In his affidavit, Sonko is seeking interim measures to suspend the outcome of the penalty shootout that saw Madagascar defeat Kenya. He argues that two goals scored…

Maraga Vows to Fight Tribal Politics, Aims for Nationwide Support Chief Justice Emeritus and presidential aspirant David Maraga has dismissed calls for him to focus on seeking support solely from his home counties of Kisii and Nyamira. Speaking during an interview with KTN News on Sunday night, Maraga criticized the insistence on ethnic-based backing, describing it as a harmful trend that undermines Kenya’s political system. He labeled such pronouncements as tribal and said he intends to challenge them if elected as Kenya’s sixth president. Maraga warned that ethnic balkanization—the division of political support along tribal lines—has been a major factor…

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has lifted the lid on the exact amounts of money that Harambee Stars players and their technical bench have been receiving in allowances and bonuses over the past two months. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Hussein explained that the federation had done everything possible to ensure that the national team was fairly rewarded for their efforts on the pitch. “Whatever the team gets is purely the effort of the federation. We always do everything in our power to make sure the players and the technical staff are properly remunerated,”…

Why Your Phone’s Interface and Contacts Suddenly Look Different Have you recently opened your phone and noticed that the dialer menu and overall interface look completely different? If so, don’t panic — your phone has not been hacked. What you’re seeing is the result of Google rolling out a big redesign of its Phone app, which has taken many users by surprise. This redesign is part of Google’s ongoing move to its Material 3 Expressive (M3) design language, a visual style that brings both aesthetic and functional changes across the company’s apps. The new look is now live for most…

Tension gripped Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) on Sunday, August 24, after a gang of armed men stormed Kimathi Street and robbed traders in broad daylight. Business owners are now counting heavy losses after the attackers allegedly broke into several shops and looted valuable goods. According to witnesses, the group of attackers appeared outside Nanak House, directly opposite the Sarova Stanley Hotel. Some of them had their faces covered with masks while others openly carried knives. Before launching their assault, the group was heard chanting the word “wantam”, a popular slogan currently used to mock President William Ruto. Shocked traders…

Ruto Allies Push for Constitutional Changes Ahead of 2027 A group of leaders from the North Rift region have renewed calls for constitutional amendments, arguing that the country must fix challenges that have lingered for more than 15 years since the 2010 Constitution was adopted. The leaders, who are close allies of President William Ruto under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), want the referendum on the proposed changes to be held on the same day as the 2027 General Election. They believe this will not only save money but also guarantee maximum voter participation, since millions of Kenyans will already…

CeFi, short for centralized finance, is a system that blends the benefits of traditional finance with the opportunities found in the crypto world. It gives users a way to enjoy some of the high returns offered by decentralized finance (DeFi), while still maintaining the convenience and security that comes with regulated financial products. Through CeFi platforms, you can save and earn interest, borrow money against your crypto, spend using a crypto debit card, or even trade digital assets — all in one place. One of the key principles in cryptocurrency is decentralization. This means transactions can be carried out between…

Rehypothecation is a term that is widely used in traditional finance, but it is now becoming increasingly relevant in the cryptocurrency industry, especially within centralized finance (CeFi) lending platforms. To understand its role in crypto, it is important to break down the concept and its implications for lenders, borrowers, and the platforms themselves. What is Rehypothecation? In simple terms, rehypothecation occurs when a financial institution uses a client’s collateral to secure its own borrowing or to make further loans. For example, in traditional banking, when an investor pledges securities as collateral for a loan, the bank may re-use (rehypothecate) those…

U.S.-Based Congolese Oppose Ruto’s Nomination of Consul General to Goma The Forum of Congolese Intellectuals Abroad (FICE), a diaspora group based in the United States, has strongly criticised President William Ruto’s recent nomination of Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Kenya’s Consul General to Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the organisation, the move is deeply troubling because it risks giving legitimacy to an ongoing illegal occupation in the region, threatens Congo’s national sovereignty, and could disrupt fragile peace efforts that are currently supported by international partners such as the United States and Qatar. Goma, the city where…

Murang’a Seal forward Victor Haki has issued a public apology after facing a wave of criticism across the country. This came after a video of him celebrating Harambee Stars’ painful exit from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) went viral, sparking national outrage. Harambee Stars, coached under South Africa legend Benni McCarthy, were heartbreakingly knocked out of the competition on Friday, August 22, after a tense 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Madagascar. The island nation, who have been the surprise package of the tournament, extended their remarkable run at Kenya’s expense. Shortly after Kenya’s elimination, a clip emerged online showing…