Alphonce Omija’s 48th minute goal places Kenya ahead of Madagascar in their quarter final match, draws Harambee Stars closer to a semi-final tie.

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CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars CHAN quarter-final match against ‘The Barea’ of Madagascar deadlocked in 0-0 draw at half-time; teams battling knock out from the tournament.

CHAN24: Two-time goal scorer Austine Odhiambo to start on the bench as Harambee Stars’ coach Benni McCarthy picks goalkeeper Omondi, Ogam, and Muchiri among starting 11 against Madagascar in the quarters.

Heavy security mounted outside Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani, as fans queue in long lines and undergo thorough checks to enter Kenya’s CHAN 2024 quarterfinal against Madagascar.

Thika Road remained gridlocked on Friday, with tailbacks stretching from Kamakis to Muthaiga after road closures around Kasarani disrupted movement to and from the city.

EACC says it has no evidence linking MPs to bribery claims by President Ruto, pledges investigations; backs multi-agency anti-graft team.

MOI UNIVERSITY lecturers go on strike, Uasu chapter secretary Busolo Wegesa announces; cites failure to honour last year's return-to-work formula among other grievances.

HIGH COURT suspends President Ruto's multi-agency team to tackle corruption until case filed by 4 activists is heard and determined.

Former Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has officially resigned from the Jubilee Party, led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

In a resignation letter to the former president dated Tuesday, August 19, Tuju explained that with the country’s fast-changing political landscape and shifting dynamics within Jubilee, he no longer sees any meaningful role he can play in the party.

While stepping down, Tuju reflected on his long political journey alongside Kenyatta and assured him of continued loyalty, adding that he remains open to working with him in future political endeavors.

PRESIDENT RUTO multi-agency team to tackle corruption challenged in court; 4 activists claim it is unconstitutional, usurps functions of EACC.

Ride-hailing firm Bolt has launched dash cams in Nairobi to record both interior and exterior of trips, offering drivers a free first month and 75% discount thereafter, seeking to reduce disputes, support insurance claims, and provide evidence for complaints.

National Treasury dealt a blow as Parliament annulled its circular mandating exclusive use of e-GPS, ruling it unconstitutional for bypassing House approvals, undermining transparency, fairness, and public participation, and allowing both manual and electronic procurement methods.

Sidian Bank’s net profit for the six months to June 2025 jumped 4.5 times to Ksh 1 billion from Ksh 221 million last year, driven by non-interest income, a tripled government securities portfolio and a 70.8% rise in deposits, against Ksh 6.6 billion in non-performing loans.

President Ruto holds talks with US Sec of State and NSA Marco Rubio; agree to back a UN Security Council resolution to support the MSS mission in Haiti.

President Ruto arrives in Yokohama, Japan for TICAD 9; set to hold talks with PM Shigeru Ishiba and attend a reception hosted by Emperor Naruhito.

Court summons government pathologist Johansen Oduor, two other medics to testify on October 21 in inquest of Jeff Mwathi; he was killed in Feb 2023 at a house linked to DJ Fatxo.

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY sittings fail to kick off after MPs paralyse all committee business in protest over President Ruto's claims of extortion; only Senate committees met with stakeholders.

EDUCATION MINISTRY releases Sh9.46bn to 309,178 university students through Helb; Sh5.76bn to go towards tuition and Sh3.7bn for learner upkeep.

The National Assembly will enter a recess starting Wednesday, 20th August, and will remain on break until Monday, 22nd September, pausing legislative sessions and committee activities during this period.

The Ministry of Roads has warned motorists of five rainy-season dangers, including reduced tyre traction, hidden potholes, oil slicks, longer braking distances, and poor visibility.

Drivers have been urged to slow down, keep safe distances, and use headlights as heavy rains persist nationwide.

Price of essentials like flour, cooking oil, fertilizer and medicine is set to rise after the State hiked the standards levy on nearly all manufactured goods to 0.2% of customs value, capped at Ksh 4M monthly for 5 years and Ksh 6M thereafter, sparking inflation fears.

Interior CS Murkomen warns politicians against inciting invasions of private land owned by Kakuzi and Del Monte, urges alternative dispute resolution methods.

Ministry of Trade and Investment set to spend Ksh 271M on U.S. lobbyists as Kenya seeks to protect access to American markets after post-AGOA tariffs, while Congress examines the country’s international ties amid growing global focus on its dealings with China, Russia, and Iran.

GOVERNOR MUTAI impeachment: Senate Speaker Kingi sets August 20, 2025, for special sitting to hear charges against the Kericho County boss.

CS DUALE names Dr Richard Lesiyampe as Acting CEO of Kenyatta National Hospital, Joshua Ombiri Okise to head Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

ODM leader Raila Odinga reiterates his call for stripping MPs of CDF function and transferring the kitty to counties; says lawmakers’ roles are legislation, oversight and representation.

President Ruto vows to arrest and prosecute bribe-taking MPs; says corruption is tarnishing the reputation, and undermining the credibility of Parliament.

Dubai court papers reveal that Sunny Varkey, billionaire founder of GEMS Education and now business partner of India’s Gautam Adani, sold Regis School in Runda, Nairobi, for just $1 in 2021 to escape debts, marking the collapse of his Kenyan school venture.

The DIFC Court in May 2025 ordered Gems Africa Ltd wound up, ruling that liquidation was the best way to address creditors like developers Peter and Mary Burugu, who had agreed to but never received a $1.85m (Ksh 239m) settlement from Varkey’s firm.

The Burugus, who built and leased the Runda campus, later took over operations, uncovered Sh118m in alleged losses under former managers, and in 2025 sold the school to South Africa’s ADvTECH for Ksh 1.2 billion, salvaging arrears from the failed project.

Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk Shot Dead by Police in Kisumu

Former Siaya County Assembly Clerk, Felix Isaac Olwero, was shot dead by police outside his Whitehouse Resort in Seme, Kisumu County, early Monday morning in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.

Olwero, 50, who also owned the resort, was reportedly responding to a suspected break-in when police mistook him for one of the intruders and opened fire.

Police said officers from Kombewa Police Station had rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call from the resort manager, Sandra Okech. On arrival, the officers sealed off the rear side of the property. Moments later, they spotted six men coming out of a nearby thicket, allegedly armed with pangas and other crude weapons.

President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, leading the ODM - Kenya Kwanza Parliamentary Group meeting at Karen, Nairobi.

DRC PROTESTS Kenya appointment of Judy Kiaria Nkumiri as Consul-General to Goma; Kinshasa cites the illegal occupation by M23, demands consultation before new pick.

President Ruto directs Kenya Copyright Board to resolve Collective Management Organisation standoff, implement a digital royalties’ system on e-Citizen, and ensure 70 pc royalties are paid directly to artists.

COPTIC ROUNDABOUT demolished by unknown people after 26 people died in recent bus crash; KeNHA Nyanza Regional Director Julius Mac'Odero says they are aware of the incident, police deployed to the scene.

HEAVY RAINFALL: Ministry of Environment issues an advisory of continued heavy rainfall and potential flash floods in several counties, including Kisumu, Nakuru and Nyandarua.

President Ruto appoints Prof James Owino as Commission for University Education chairperson for a three-year term effective August 15; he replaces Prof Chacha Nyaigotti.

The 97th edition of the Kenya National Music Festival will reach the climax today as President William Ruto hosts the winners at the Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County.

Nairobi businessman David Onyango Ochanda, director of Toureg Insurance Brokers, arrested for allegedly defrauding an American investor of Ksh 25 million in a fake 3,370kg gold deal.

The funds were wired in April 2024 to the company’s account after the investor was shown a staged smelting process and promised insured shipment, but the gold never arrived.

Ochanda was picked up by the Operations Support Unit and is set to be arraigned on Monday, August 18, 2025.

Super Petrol and Kerosene prices revised down by Ksh 1 per litre for Aug 15–Sept 14, 2025, with EPRA citing a drop in landed import costs.

Petrol will retail at Ksh 185.31, kerosene at Ksh 155.58, while diesel remains at Ksh 171.58 in Nairobi.

Co-op Bank reports Ksh 19.7B pre-tax profit in H1 2025, an 8.3% increase from H1 2024, fuelled by strong deposit growth, rising loans, and expanded digital and branch networks.

ODM and Kenya Kwanza MPs are set to meet on August 18 in a high-level forum to discuss broad-based government collaboration and follow up on the five-member committee overseeing the March 2025 MoU.

CHAN: Key roads to Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums, including section of Uhuru Highway and Lang’ata road closed ahead of today’s matches; Morocco faces Zambia at 5pm, and Angola plays DRC at 8pm.

Outspoken Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has ended his United States diaspora tour after just one month.

In a statement released early Thursday, August 14, Gachagua said he cut the trip short to prepare for the upcoming by-elections.

He apologized to supporters for the inconvenience and promised to resume the tour in early 2026. Gachagua began the two-month trip on July 9.

Naivas heir Peter Mukuha Kago is locked in a Ksh 777 million tax dispute with KRA over reportedly unpaid taxes by Achievo Ltd, a staffing and recruitment firm that serves the supermarket chain, after the Tax Appeals Tribunal upheld the demand, which was reduced from an initial Ksh 962.7 million following an audit.

NAIROBI HOSPITAL files petition at the High Court to stop insolvency proceedings initiated by a supplier over disputed Sh51m debt, argues the move is premature as their contract allows for arbitration.

President Ruto arrives in Homa Bay ahead of 2025 Devolution Conference, themed on equity, inclusion, and social justice; to officially open the four-day event tomorrow.

Veteran radio broadcaster Charles Omuga Kabisae has died after a long illness.
He passed away on August 11, and his body has been taken to a Nairobi morgue as his family begins funeral preparations.

Kabisae was widely respected for his dignified delivery of death notices and other special announcements (Matangazo Maalum na ya Vifo), which made him a familiar voice to many radio listeners.

His broadcasting career began at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation’s (KBC) Dholuo Service in Kisumu, where he became a household name.

Kenya plans to build a new airport to replace JKIA after the Adani deal collapsed, using public-private partnerships to drive the project.

CAF imposes 60pc Stadium capacity, entry restricted to electronic tickets after Kasarani Stadium incident, warns failure to implement to attract serious sanction.

Uganda Cranes beat Niger after scoring 2-0 in CHAN Group C match at the Mandela National Stadium, Kampala.

Harambee Stars players to get another Sh1 million each from President Ruto after a resounding 1-0 victory over Morocco in the CHAN Group A at Kasarani Stadium.

President Ruto roots for Harambee Stars in their clash against Morocco's Atlas Lions at Kasarani Stadium; vows to honour Sh1m pledge for each player if they win.

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Former Nairobi Hospital CEO James Nyamongo has sued the facility, demanding Sh100 million compensation for what he terms wrongful dismissal.

Governors have rejected the Treasury’s proposal to centralize county own-source revenue collection through the e-Citizen platform.

They argue this would undermine county autonomy and risk transparent fund management.

President William Ruto has appointed Makau Mutua to coordinate compensation for victims of demonstrations and public protests held since 2017.

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