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DIG Lagat steps aside to allow investigations into Ojwang murder
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has officially stepped aside from his position to allow for an impartial investigation into the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, following days of mounting public pressure. Lagat’s decision came after sustained uproar from the public and civil society groups, many of whom had called for his resignation to ensure transparency and accountability in the ongoing investigations. The announcement was made through a formal statement issued by his office on Monday, 16 June 2025. In his statement, Lagat cited his responsibilities and the ongoing nature of the investigations as reasons for temporarily
Bishop Rose Okeno Condoles with bereaved families who lost loved during protests
The ACK Butere diocese bishop Rose Okeno led youths in the diocese to condole with families who lost their loved ones in the recent protests against the 2024 Finance bill. In her remarks, she condemned the police officers for using excessive force on Gen Z members in last week’s protests. Many people succumbed to police bullets while others are still undergoing medical attention in various hospitals in the country. Bishop Okeno blamed the police for their act while asking the Independent Police Oversight Authority to investigate the deaths and ensure accountability while calling for full compensation to their families. “As
ACK diocese of Butere press statement on finance bill 2024
11th JUNE 2024 All members of KAMA and MU gathered here today, and the members of the press, we greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today in our meeting with the diocesan Kenya Anglican Mens Association (KAMA), our main lesson was based on the role of men and women in society as we reflected on the life of Cornelius, a centurion in the Italian Regiment in the book of Acts 10:1-2. As one of our roles, we spent some time discussing the Finance Bill 2024, and we are happy to share our thoughts as follows: We
Mwanja, Khayange lead former players open up after Shujaa relegation from sevens series
Legendary Kenyan rugby players led by former skipper Dennis ‘Iron Man’ Mwanja and Humphrey ‘Tall’ Khayange have opened up after the shocking relegation of the rugby national sevens team, Shujaa from the HSBC Sevens series. Mwanja who is currently on assignment with the ladies’ team, Kenya Lionesses in Madagascar, bewailed that those who were at the helm of KRU, brought down the game of rugby that most players built on hard work, sweat and tears. “Those who were at the helm of the game took away the game from the people who built it with blood, sacrifice, and love, and
KRU respond after Shujaa relegation from HSBC Sevens series
Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has come out to respond after the national team failed to secure its top-tier status in the HSBC World Rugby series. The statement by the Union’s boss Alexander Mutai comes in the wake of the national team, fondly known as Shujaa being relegated from the series after a dismal performance on the world stage. In a statement on Monday, Mutai said the union will undertake a comprehensive review of the season gone by to come up with strategies and a roadmap for Kenya’s immediate return to the prestigious competition. “In the coming days, we will conduct
Shujaa to launch relegation battle against Uruguay in Toulouse
Kenya’s sevens national team will today launch their fight to avoid relegation from the World Rugby Sevens Series. The Damian McGrath-coached side will kick off their quest against Uruguay today from 2:07 pm East African Time at the penultimate stage of the campaign, Toulouse Sevens. Shujaa who are in Group A alongside series leaders New Zealand and Canada have to collect at least 12 points and above to stand a chance of avoiding relegation when the season comes to an end. Kenya are currently placed 13th in the standings with 37 points, 12 points behind Uruguay heading into the final
Jamaican Shelly- Ann Fraser pulls out of Kip Keino Classic
Jamaican sprinter and 100 metres women’s champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has pulled out of the Kip Keino Classic set to be staged at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani on Saturday afternoon. The five-time world champion sustained an injury that could not see her compete in the eagerly awaited meeting where she starred during the last gathering. The newly-crowned Laureaus World Sportswoman of the Year left the athlete’s hotel in the early hours of Friday in the company of her coach Reynaldo Walcott and physiotherapist Keneil Brown. Organisers confirmed that the multiple worlds and Olympic champions had left
Life after Football: How Ex-footballer is helping others transition into life after retirement
When Herbert Kungah career in the local football scene came to an end as a professional footballer his life changed significantly for him and his young family. Herbo, as he is commonly referred to by his peers was well-prepared for life after active football, the former accountant and auditor at Makeni Mutua CPAK. His then boss and former Nairobi City stars owner Peter Jabuya assigned him to assume a senior most role in the ranks of the football club, chief operations officer, which was to oversee all the club operations. A move that ensured a flow of transition from the
Omanyala upbeat ahead of Diamond League debut
Commonwealth Games 100 metres champion and Africa record holder Ferdinand Omanyala has confirmed his participation in the upcoming Diamond League meeting in Rabat, Morroco on May 28, 2023. An elated Omanyala while speaking in Gaborone, Botswana, Omanyala said his ultimate target will be winning the Diamond League trophy on his debut, and he believes his body is in good shape to scoop the coveted title. “I have invitations for Rabat, Florence, Italy on June 2 and Paris, France on June 9. I hope to get more invites towards the end of the season, but my target remains to win the
Paarwater urge Simbas to improve on attack systems ahead of Currie Cup tie
Kenya’s rugby fifteens national team, Simba head coach Jerome Paarwater has decried his side’s lack of execution of set pieces that cost them a win against Eastern Province in the ongoing Currie Cup tie in South Africa over the weekend. According to Paarwater, the Simbas were not able to maintain the scrum and lineouts which gave the opponents an opportunity to pounce on them winning 18-7. The Simba’s lone try was scored by Hillary Mwanjilwa and converted by Ntabeni Dukisa as the Simbas trailed 10-7 at half-time. This is Simba’s second loss in the ongoing Currie Cup tournament having lost