Ferdinand Omanyala launches sprints club at his alma mater

Africa's Fastest Man Ferdinand Omanyala returned to his former school, Friends School Kamusinga, on Friday, 26 September, to launch the Omanyala Sprints Club as he seeks to nurture the next generation of Kenyan sprinting talent. The launch formed part of the Omanyala Sprints Club schools tour, an initiative aimed at taking sprint development closer to [...] The post Ferdinand Omanyala launches sprints club at his alma mater appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Three killed after mob justice following robbery in Kisumu

Three men died after they were subjected to mob justice following a robbery incident in Ombeyi, Kisumu County, on Friday. The incident occurred at around 3pm in Wanjare Village, Obumba Sub-Location, within Ombeyi Location, as a group accompanying the body of a man identified as Hussein Ramadhan alias Bolt from the Kisumu County Referral Hospital [...] The post Three killed after mob justice following robbery in Kisumu appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Boy drowns in swimming pool at Kisumu hotel

A seven-year-old boy drowned while swimming at a hotel swimming pool in Milimani, Kisumu County. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Milsview Hotel, where the boy had gone swimming with other children. Police said the incident was reported at around 5:30pm by a resident of Otonglo, who identified the deceased as a [...] The post Boy drowns in swimming pool at Kisumu hotel appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Man dies in suspected electrocution incident in Embakasi

A 41-year-old man died in a suspected electrocution incident at his home in Embakasi, Nairobi, early Sunday morning. The deceased, identified as Jones Muinde Areba, was found lying unconscious on the floor of his house, near an electrical cooking coil in the kitchen. The boy reportedly found his father lying on the floor and returned [...] The post Man dies in suspected electrocution incident in Embakasi appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Gang robs couple of Sh1.7 million after withdrawing money in Kitale

Police in Trans Nzoia County are investigating an armed robbery in which a woman and her friend were allegedly robbed of Sh1.7 million shortly after withdrawing the money from two banks in Kitale. The incident occurred on September 25, 2026, in Village-In area within Sirende Ward, Kiminini Sub-County. According to police Carolyn Jemutai and her [...] The post Gang robs couple of Sh1.7 million after withdrawing money in Kitale appeared first on Kahawatungu.

KDF soldier found dead at Marsabit Operation Base

A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldier was found dead with his throat slit at an operation base in Marsabit County in an incident being investigated as a suspected murder or suicide. The deceased was identified as Corporal Kelvin Thuku. The incident was reported on September 27, 2026, after fellow military personnel raised the alarm. According [...] The post KDF soldier found dead at Marsabit Operation Base appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Ndindi Nyoro calls for one opposition candidate to face Ruto in 2027

Nyoro warned Ruto against attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

IMF plans more talks with Gabon

Gabon's recent audit revealed its total national debt burden was lower than previously estimated.

Mūndūmūka - Live performance with Hendrick Sam

Talk of Town: Unexplained foreign contacts, betrayals and financial scandals rock politicians

A nasty fallout between a governor and his former top aide nearly resulted in physical violence.

Collo Blue: How Kenya's viral sensation built a multi-stream empire

'I wouldn't necessarily say dance makes more money or music makes more money because I run a...

TikTok star Tina Ardor brings Afro House to the live stage

'I want to bring that emotion to the music... I want people crying. I want to see tissues flying.'

Some lessons are too important to leave to child peer teachers

Teach them to do things for themselves...resist the urge to jump in if they're struggling.

Resolutions and the hike that almost killed a friend

I used to make ambitious New Year's resolutions that, if achieved, would have qualified me to...

When you seek 'dudus' at the Ondiri Swamp

In the hunt for insects, it becomes clear why Nairobi's hidden wetland in Kikuyu, is an...

Murang'a courts foreign investors to build manufacturing base

The initiative centres around a proposed 1,400-acre industrial city, four times larger than...

CS Murkomen vows to end banditry in the country

The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, has stressed that the government is committed to ending banditry in the affected areas of the country. CS Murkomen regretted that banditry has been a threat for a long time in Kerio Valley, Pokot, Turkana, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Isiolo, as well as Laikipia,...

Mombasa Cushite community backs president's re-election bid

Leaders of the Cushite community in Mombasa County have rallied their members to unite behind President William Ruto's re-election bid, citing the ongoing road projects in North Eastern region, the abolition of vetting for national identity cards and inclusivity in government. The community has also embarked on a voter registration drive to increase its numbers,...

Details of Govt's New AI Tool Used to Detect Illness

Public Health PS Mary Muthoni recently highlighted Kenya's use of AI-supported chest X-rays as part of the country's efforts to strengthen early TB detection and expand access to diagnostics.

West Pokot farmers embrace climate-smart agriculture

The rich agricultural heritage of West Pokot has taken centre stage at the 2026 County Agricultural Show and Trade Fair, with farmers, agricultural experts, development partners and government officials calling for renewed investment in indigenous crops, as a pathway to food security and resilience against climate change. The three-day exhibition, held at Kishaunet Showground from...