The event will be held at Ulinzi Sports Grounds on October 10, 2026, with Weego providing transport and logistical support to guests attending the celebration. Veteran broadcaster Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka receives Alicious Theluji at JKIA on October 7, 2026.Weego has welcomed top rhumba artists to Kenya ahead of the grand celebration marking veteran broadcaster Uncle Fred Obachi Machoka's 50 years in the media industry.The event will be held at Ulinzi Sports Grounds on October 10, 2026, with Weego providing transport and logistical support to guests attending the celebration.Alicious Theluji from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, joining Cameroonian rhumba maestro Sam Fan Thomas, who is already in Nairobi.As the countdown to Saturday's show continues, the star-studded line-up is taking shape.Sam Fan Thomas is already in Nairobi, while Theluji arrived from Sweden, and was received by Uncle Fred Machoka.Theluji has promised an electric performance as rhumba fans prepare for the grand celebration.“Wakenya watarajie fireworks. It will be amazing,” Theluji said.Koffi Olomide is expected to arrive on Thursday, followed by rhumba queen Mbilia Bel on Friday, ahead of the Saturday show.Weego is at the centre of the highly anticipated celebration, providing transport and logistical support to artists and o...
Read briefing The federal government said in September it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, as he delivers a speech presenting the new line of smart glasses, during the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 17, 2025. REUTERSGovernments, courts and companies are considering restrictions and examining existing rules on smart glasses amid worries that the technology, brought to mainstream by Meta's Ray-Bans, could be used to photograph, film or audio-record confidential materials or people without their knowledge.Here is a summary of what countries and regions are doing to protect people's privacy, in alphabetical order.AUSTRALIAThe federal government said in September it was considering barring the use of camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces due to privacy and security concerns.Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher asked the country's Public Service Commission for advice on whether their use should be prohibited and what exemptions might be required.BRITAINCourts in England and Wales have prohibited the use of Meta smart glasses because of restrictions on taking images and videos in courts.British cinema operators are also introducing policies to prohibit or...
Read briefing Despite a long-running doping crisis, Kenya were last month awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Banka (holding flowers) is recieved at the JKIA by Sports PS Elijah Mwangi on October 4, 2026.Kenya as future hosts of the World Athletics Championship must strive for zero tolerance for drugs in sport, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) boss said on Tuesday.Despite a long-running doping crisis, Kenya were last month awarded the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the first time the event will be held in Africa."Kenya proudly calls itself the Home of Champions. But for that home to remain respected and credible, it must also be clean," WADA chief Witold Banka said at the end of a three-day visit to the east African country."That is why Kenya needs a strong culture of clean sport, zero tolerance for doping, and a more determined approach to preventing and fighting doping."Kenya is a great sporting nation full of great athletes and you become, the more important area of sport when it comes to organising major sporting events."It's a big honour for you but it's a bigger responsibility as well and brings pressure and big requirements from our side as well", Banka added.Banka said that joint cooperation with Kenyan authorities would help lay the foundations for a cleaner sport."W...
Read briefing They want President William Ruto to meet them before Kenya’s delegation leaves for the Africa-Russia Summit in Moscow.The families are seeking the repatriation of survivors, the recovery of bodies for burial and full disclosure on the fate of their loved ones. Kenya's President William Ruto hosts Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at State House, Nairobi on May 29, 2023. Kenya said it will deepen its relations with Russia to increase trade volumes. Photo/State HouseFamilies of Kenyans trafficked to Russia and allegedly forced into the war in Ukraine are demanding government action.They want President William Ruto to meet them before Kenya’s delegation leaves for the Africa-Russia Summit in Moscow. The families are seeking the repatriation of survivors, the recovery of bodies for burial and full disclosure on the fate of their loved ones. It is now 374 days since Kenyan authorities raided an apartment and disrupted a suspected trafficking ring on September 27, 2025.An estimated 1,000 Kenyans are believed to be in Russia, with more than 350 reportedly dead. Now, more than 30 families are demanding urgent government action to save those still at risk.“We are asking for rather we are demanding the dedication of the Republic of Kenya to give us audience so that we can tell them exactly what you would want them to discuss an address in Russia even as they go for that African summ...
Read briefing Founded by the late John Kinuthia and his wife Zipporah, Quickmart has grown from a family business into one of the country’s largest retailers.The journey is delivering a sizable return as its shareholders sell half of their ownership to the public for Ksh.15 billion. The Kinuthia family alone is set to pocket close to Ksh.5 billion. A file photo of a Quickmart outlet. Photo/courtesyIt is a big day for the family behind Quickmart, as the supermarket chain they started in Nakuru years ago rings the bell at the Nairobi Securities Exchange.Founded by the late John Kinuthia and his wife Zipporah, Quickmart has grown from a family business into one of the country’s largest retailers.Now, that journey is delivering a sizable return as its shareholders sell half of their ownership to the public for Ksh.15 billion. The Kinuthia family alone is set to pocket close to Ksh.5 billion.For a business that began as a small supermarket in Nakuru, the ringing of the NSE bell marks both a payday for those who built it and the beginning of a new era, this time with the public as shareholders.Long before the Quickmart name appeared on storefronts across the country, there was Kids Supermarket in Nakuru. It was the business built by John Kinuthia and his wife, Zipporah, a family venture that would eventually be renamed Quickmart.“I am very happy happy happy, I feel like crying because I didn't kno...
Read briefing Following the NSCC meeting, the government said it had intensified surveillance, contact tracing, testing and other public health measures to prevent further transmission. President William Ruto speaking in State House, Nairobi, where he received a report on 'Developing a New National Vision: Journey to a First World Economy' on July 21, 2026.President William Ruto has directed the National Security Council Committee (NSCC) to assess Kenya’s Ebola situation and recommend additional measures after the death of a patient confirmed to have an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease.Following the NSCC meeting, the government said it had intensified surveillance, contact tracing, testing and other public health measures to prevent further transmission.Eight family members of the deceased have been placed under quarantine and are undergoing daily monitoring for symptoms, while 21 healthcare workers who attended to the patient have also been quarantined.Authorities have further extended contact tracing to passengers who travelled on the same flight as the deceased when the patient entered Kenya.So far, 27 passengers who may have come into contact with the deceased have been identified and contacted, with public health measures being implemented.The deceased has since been safely buried in accordance with established public health protocols.The government said surveillance and rapid respo...
Read briefing "The last time, I played for the first time, I played very bad and I led the team to defeat," the 24-year-old said after Japan's 2-1 friendly win over New Zealand in Tokyo. Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki of Japan saves an opponent's shot during the penalty kick shootout of Kirin Cup Soccer 2026 match between Japan and Ecuador at International Stadium Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan on October 1, 2026. The match ended 0–0 and went to a penalty shootout, and Japan won and advances to the final. ( The Yomiuri Shimbun ) (Photo by Takuya Matsumoto / Yomiuri / The Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP)Aston Villa goalkeeper Zion Suzuki said he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup and thinks his "very bad" performances were responsible for their quarter-final exit two years ago.Suzuki, who has impressed in the Premier League since joining Villa in the summer, made a string of mistakes at the 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar as Japan were bundled out in the last eight by Iran.He said on Monday that he is now a better keeper and backed Japan to end their 16-year wait for the continental title when the tournament starts in January in Saudi Arabia."The last time, I played for the first time, I played very bad and I led the team to defeat," the 24-year-old said after Japan's 2-1 friendly win over New Zealand in Tokyo."This time I experienced a lot of things and I played at the World Cup and I'm playin...
Read briefing Despite its name, “Salama”, which means safety in Kiswahili, the area has over the years become synonymous with devastating road crashes, leaving behind bereaved families, survivors with lifelong injuries and mangled vehicles. The death of 17 people in a road crash at Mlima Kiu in Salama has once again turned attention to one of the most notorious stretches of the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, where residents and motorists say fatal crashes have become disturbingly frequent.Despite its name, “Salama”, which means safety in Kiswahili, the area has over the years become synonymous with devastating road crashes, leaving behind bereaved families, survivors with lifelong injuries and mangled vehicles.Citizen TV retraced the journey from Nairobi to Mlima Kiu to understand what makes the stretch particularly dangerous.For about 70 kilometres from Nairobi, motorists travel along a dual carriageway, with two lanes in each direction providing greater room for manoeuvre.That changes at Machakos Junction, where the dual carriageway ends and traffic transitions onto a single carriageway towards Salama.The highway becomes narrower, with vehicles travelling in opposite directions separated only by road markings, leaving motorists with considerably less room to respond when something goes wrong.Drivers who regularly use the route say the transition marks the beginning of one of the most challenging...
Read briefing The authority, which is mandated to implement policies relating to road transport and safety, says responsibility for road crashes extends beyond vehicle regulation and enforcement, arguing that several factors contribute to fatalities. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cited poor road infrastructure, driver behaviour and the condition of vehicles among factors contributing to the continued rise in road crashes across the country, as Kenya's road death toll approaches 4,000 this year.The authority, which is mandated to implement policies relating to road transport and safety, says responsibility for road crashes extends beyond vehicle regulation and enforcement, arguing that several factors contribute to fatalities.NTSA Director of Road Safety Dr. Andrew Kipalgat acknowledged that the continued loss of lives on Kenyan roads remains a major concern for the authority despite years of road safety campaigns and enforcement operations.“The question you're asking is the question that is keeping us on our toes every day. NTSA exists to bring the numbers down,” Kipalgat said.“My job as NTSA Director of Road Safety is, so long as the numbers are going up, we are actually not at peace, and our job every day is what do we do to bring this number down.”More than 3,000 Kenyans have consistently lost their lives in road crashes annually despite interventions ranging from...
Read briefing Leonea Baraza lost his fiancée, Veronica Ngandi, in the Friday night crash as she travelled with fellow Catholic faithful to the Subukia Shrine for the National Prayer Day. A man whose fiancée was among those killed in the Salama road crash along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway has recounted their final conversation, just weeks after the couple held a dowry ceremony ahead of their planned wedding.Leonea Baraza lost his fiancée, Veronica Ngandi, in the Friday night crash as she travelled with fellow Catholic faithful to the Subukia Shrine for the National Prayer Day.The couple had been engaged since 2024 and were preparing to formalise their union after more than two years of planning.According to Baraza, the two held their dowry ceremony in Kitui County in August and had received the blessing of their families to proceed with wedding preparations.He said they had planned to begin making final arrangements for their wedding after the National Prayer Day celebrations, with the ceremony expected to take place in February.“Nilikuwa nimepewa go ahead na wazazi ya kuendelea na mipango ya harusi. Harusi yenyewe nilikuwa nimepanga kufanya mwezi wa pili,” Baraza said.Their plans were, however, abruptly shattered following the fatal crash at Salama in Makueni County.Baraza said he had accompanied Ngandi to St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church on Friday, where he saw her off as she embarked on...
Read briefing Djokovic was red-faced and hunched over between points, with both players forcing each other through gruelling rallies, until the Serbian took control in the second set. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a return to Russia’s Daniil Medvedev during their men’s singles semi-final at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 5, 2026. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final on Monday after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified in the second set, when a ball that came off the Russian's racquet hit a spectator.A man sitting in the stands behind Medvedev's side of the court was seen holding his face and escorted out of his seat after being hit, as Djokovic was serving for the match with the score at 7-5, 5-3.Eleventh-ranked Djokovic will play world number nine Alex de Minaur for the title on Tuesday in Beijing.The Australian had advanced over Hubert Hurkacz after the 29-year-old from Poland retired from their semi-final with an abductor strain.Medvedev hit the ball with a backhand at the edge of the stands when he failed to return a point, with the chair umpire stopping play."Terribly sorry to the spectator, first of all," he told reporters afterwards, adding it was "100 percent an accident" and that he wished to apologise to the fan in person.It had been a physical battle before Medvedev's disqualification.A valiant Djokovic, 39, put on a dazzlin...
Read briefing EPRA noted that electric mobility is recording the fastest growth among customer categories.Since President William Ruto officially launched Kenya’s national e-mobility programme on September 1, 2023, at the Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa, electric motorcycles have increasingly found their way onto the country’s roads.According to the Electric Mobility Association of Kenya (EMAK), the premier representative body for the electric vehicle and e-mobility sector in Kenya, approximately 64,840 cumulative electric motorbikes have been registered from 2023 through mid-2026.These motorbikes introduced a different way of running a motorcycle business, from refueling to charging and battery swapping, and for some riders, the shift has changed how they think about daily operating costs, maintenance, and even the experience of riding.In the 2025/2026 Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) noted that electric mobility is recording the fastest growth among customer categories.Electricity consumption by electric mobility increased by 143.01 percent, rising from 5.04 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in the previous year to 12.25 GWh by June 2026.EPRA attributed the increase to growing uptake of the e-mobility tariff, with the number of e-mobility customers rising from 115 to 543 during the period.But while electric motorcycles are gaining ground, fue...
Read briefing Warming oceans and shifting currents are placing additional strain on marine fish stocks already depleted by illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.As the world braces for the potential effects of El Niño, critical biodiversity hotspots are facing a new wave of pressure, putting food security and livelihoods at risk. Warming oceans and shifting currents are placing additional strain on marine fish stocks already depleted by illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing.Citizen TV explores the double impact of climate change and human activity and how it is reshaping the livelihoods of coastal communities, the availability of seafood, and the future of the world’s fisheries. At first light, the waves of the Indian Ocean carried fishermen back to shore, their boats once loaded with tonnes of fish.On the beach, vendors would gather to receive the catch, quickly offloading and taking it to market — a daily routine that kept the local economy moving.For Abdulrizak Salim, these waters have always been home. He grew up fishing and eventually built a fleet of more than ten boats, but over the past two decades, life along this coast has changed dramatically. The catches have grown smaller, the waits longer, and the waters that once sustained these communities are yielding less and less fish.“Unaweza ukaondosha vyombo ukaweka mafuta na pengine chombo kimoja kuondosha hivi kama Ksh.7,...
Read briefing Abdullahi Mire, the CEO of RYEH Digital Innovation Hub, engages youths at the Dadaab refugee camp. Photo: HandoutRefugee Youth Education Hub (RYEH), a non-profit organization running education programs for displaced communities in Kenya, is among the finalists in the 2026 Global EdTech prize.The organization, which works towards advancing education, livelihoods, protection, and long-term solutions for displaced youth and communities in Kenya, was recognised for innovative solutions in education.RYEH was recognized among non-profits that are tackling education challenges “with purpose, creativity and determination to make opportunities more accessible.”The global prize is part of T4 Education, a platform that brings together a community of over 200,000 teachers from more than 100 countries to transform education.Vikas Pota, the CEO of T4 Education, says the 2026 Global Prize recognized stakeholders using technology to make a real difference to teachers and learners.“Together, they represent some of the most interesting work happening in EdTech today,” Pota said of the 30 finalists for the 2026 EdTech prize.EdTech also recognizes the finalists’ roles in supporting displaced and underserved learners and rethinking assessment, literacy, personalized learning, and the role of AI in Education.As a finalist, RYEH will, in January 2027, attend the World Schools Summit, where they are e...
Read briefing File image of police officers restoring order in Transmara clashes.Tension remains high in Lolgorian, Transmara South, Narok County, following deadly clashes between police and residents over mining activities at the controversial Kilima Pesa gold mine.One person was killed and several others injured, including six police officers, after police moved to arrest miners allegedly defying a directive to halt operations at the site.Residents now accuse authorities of targeting their source of livelihood.An amateur video clips captures dramatic scenes of confrontation outside Lolgorian Police Station on Friday, as angry residents clashed with police officers over the arrest of miners from the Kilima Pesa gold mining site.Residents, armed with stones, confronted police officers demanding the release of miners arrested for defying a government directive to halt operations.The confrontation lasted for nearly three hours, leaving one person dead and several others injured, including six police officers.“Wananchi walivamia police station, na ilibidi tutafute reinforcement, we had one fatality,” says Enrico Telewa, Transmara police commander.But even as tension remained high, residents questioned the eviction order, saying the area has been their source of livelihood despite frequent tragedy at the mines.“Hakuna haja ya kuuwa wananchi na risasi, we want IPOA to investigate the matter,” say...
Read briefing For Anyango, that question mark became the beginning of a journey marked by confusion, stigma, poverty, and years of searching for people who could explain what was happening to her child. Agnes Anyango’s first child was born in Kenya in 1996. She expected the familiar question that follows the arrival of a baby. A boy or a girl?Instead, she was left with a question mark. The uncertainty was not only in her mind. It appeared on the child’s birth card.For Anyango, that question mark became the beginning of a journey marked by confusion, stigma, poverty, and years of searching for people who could explain what was happening to her child.“I was happy to have her. She is my firstborn,” Anyango recalls.As the child grew, Anyango noticed physical characteristics that did not fit the assumptions she had about boys and girls. She sought answers from health workers but says she struggled to get clear information. At one point, she was told the child had a “malformation”.She did not know what that meant.She only knew she had a child who needed care.Her experience captures a question confronting Africa’s intersex movement today: what happens after recognition?Kenya has taken steps that would have been difficult to imagine when Anyango’s child was born.Intersex people were included in the 2019 national census, which recorded 1,524 intersex people. The Children Act 2022 also amended the bir...
Read briefing Lorna Nyarinda Makini put Kenya Police Bullets ahead in the 30th minute, converting a free-kick to give her side a one-nil lead at halftime. Kenya Police Bullets players celebrate after scoring. (PHOTO/FKF Media)Kenya Police Bullets defeated Shabana Starlets 2-1 in the women’s league match played today at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi.Lorna Nyarinda Makini put Kenya Police Bullets ahead in the 30th minute, converting a free-kick to give her side a one-nil lead at halftime.The Bullets doubled their advantage in the 66th minute.Shabana Starlets pulled one back in the 70th minute through Sylvia Ondiba, but the comeback fell short.Kenya Police Bullets held on to secure a two-one victory at the final whistle. In their next matches, Kenya Police Bullets will face Trinity Starlets, while Shabana Starlets will take on Kibera Soccer Women. ©Citizen Digital, Kenya
Read briefing The 41-year-old superstar said Wednesday he had left the team after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him. Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a training session at Parken stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, on September 30, 2026, on the eve of their Nations League Group A4 match against Denmark. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced that he had left the team's training camp in Denmark following a press conference by coach Jorge Jesus.Portugal playmaker Bruno Fernandes said Cristiano Ronaldo remains the country's greatest footballing icon despite walking out on the squad this week after finding out he would not start a match.The 41-year-old superstar said Wednesday he had left the team after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would not start against Denmark in the Nations League, a match Portugal won 4-2 without him.Former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo's future with the national team, for whom he is the leading goalscorer and most capped player, is in doubt after his walk out."Regarding Cristiano, I had a conversation with him, and what I told him, and what I repeat here, is this -- the most important thing is that, regardless of what happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will never cease to be the greatest symbol of our national team, of our footba...
Read briefing Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It "dwarfs" what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms, even after adjusting for inflation, PwC said. A message reading "AI artificial intelligence", a keyboard, and robot hands are seen in this illustration taken January 27, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoNever has so much cash flowed into a new technology as is pouring into AI, eclipsing the sums splurged on railways or the internet when those technological revolutions sucked in capital.Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It "dwarfs" what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms, even after adjusting for inflation, PwC said.Meanwhile, Anthropic, just one of the major firms in the AI race, plans to spend $518 billion in coming years, according to the IPO prospectus seen by Reuters, which is more than 100 times its 2025 revenue. Its backers say AI technology will be more transformational than the advent of steam engines and the industrialization they powered.Yet lurking behind the dizzying projections and huge outlays by AI companies, alongside sky-high valuations, lie assumptions about vast broad-b...
Read briefing Tuche's side ran riot in Rijeka as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twice Thomas Tuchel saluted England's "complete" performance in a 7-0 rout of hapless Croatia in the Nations League on Saturday.Tuche's side ran riot in Rijeka as Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka both scored twiceJude Bellingham was also on target and provided three assists, while Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers netted to complete the biggest win of Tuchel's reign."That was a 90-minute performance at the highest level from everyone. From the first until the last minute, everyone who started and everyone came from the bench. It was the highest level and congratulations to the team," Tuchel said."On an away pitch, very, very impressive. We created so many chances. The first 40 minutes we were so fluid from the start."I remember looking at the clock, I thought, 'Wow, this is a good three minutes', then looked again and it was a good seven minutes. It just never stopped."Tuchel was especially impressed with the way his team kept the pressure on Croatia's abject defence and ageing midfield."We kept the pace up and played through the gaps. We were very clinical. Stayed hungry in our counter pressing and defending, so we did the basics right," he said."I love the attitude. We always played humble and always got the basics right and that's why it was a complete performance."England captain Kane echoed Tuchel's enthusi...
Read briefing According to African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa holds nearly 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet imports close to 70 billion dollars worth of food annually. Africa’s agricultural output has grown at 4.3% annually since 2000, the fastest rate globally. This statistic carries a powerful implication: the continent is no longer merely a source of raw commodities but is emerging as a genuine force in agribusiness.Yet production growth alone does not constitute leadership. The question is whether Africa can convert its agricultural momentum into sustained, innovation-driven value creation.According to African Development Bank (AfDB), Africa holds nearly 65% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet imports close to 70 billion dollars worth of food annually. This paradox is not merely an indictment it is an economic signal. The intra-African market for agricultural goods is beginning to respond. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to unlock fertilizer trade and reduce supply chain vulnerabilities by moving production from hubs in North Africa to high-demand agricultural regions elsewhere on the continent. The framework for regional integration exists. What is needed is implementation at scale.The numbers reveal both progress and peril. Agricultural value-added accounts for roughly 17% of Africa’s GDP, down marginally from 18% in 2020...
Read briefing The defending champions beat KPA 74-70 in Game Three at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Friday night to seal their third straight championship and extend their unbeaten run across three seasons. Nairobi City Thunder have been crowned the National Men’s Basketball Premier League champions for the third successive season after completing a 3-0 sweep against arch-rivals Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in the best-of-five final series.The defending champions beat KPA 74-70 in Game Three at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Friday night to seal their third straight championship and extend their unbeaten run across three seasons.Thunder had won the opening two games in Mombasa last weekend, taking Game One 78-67 before edging the Dockers 72-63 in Game Two.KPA started Game Three strongly, taking the first quarter 27-18 as Thunder struggled to find their rhythm.Thunder responded in the second quarter, narrowly winning 11-8 to reduce the deficit to six points at halftime, with KPA leading 35-29.The champions returned from the break with renewed intensity, dominating the third quarter 24-13 to turn the game around and take a 53-48 lead heading into the final period.KPA fought back in the fourth quarter, winning it 22-21, but Thunder held their nerve to secure the 74-70 victory and complete the clean sweep. The triumph underlines Thunder’s dominance in the domestic league, havin...
Read briefing The 15s season in Kenya will subsequently gather momentum with the Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament, scheduled for October 17, 24 and 31, 2026, at the Impala Grounds along Ngong Road in Nairobi. KCB RFC players battle against Kabras RFC during their Driftwood 7s match 2026 edition. Photo/Courtesy.KCB Rugby Club will face Uganda’s KCB KOBS in a highly anticipated friendly match dubbed ‘sibling rivalry’ on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.The match will bring together two rugby clubs sponsored by KCB: KCB Rugby, representing KCB Bank Kenya, and KCB KOBS, representing KCB Bank Uganda, highlighting the Bank’s commitment to using sport to strengthen connections in the region.Speaking ahead of the match, KCB Finance Director and KCB Rugby Club Chairman James Mugo said: “This is a celebration of the sporting relationship that connects KCB across East Africa. Through our continued investment in rugby, we are creating opportunities for players to compete, learn from each other and raise the standards of the game. We look forward to welcoming our colleagues from Uganda for what promises to be an exciting sibling rivalry.”KCB KOBs are one of Uganda’s oldest and most decorated rugby clubs. Founded in 1963 and based in Kampala, they’ve built a legacy that includes 13 Uganda Premiership titles, nine Uganda Cups, and multiple National 7s crowns, cementing their place...
Read briefing Meanwhile, Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has issued a fresh warning to illicit alcohol sellers in the Mt. Kenya region, saying the government will no longer tolerate the trade. Kenya Kwanza leaders have stepped up their criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing him of backing a section of the opposition that is demanding greater transparency over the Dangote oil refinery deal.The remarks come days after President William Ruto criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for calling for the details of the project to be made public, accusing him of extortion.Meanwhile, Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has issued a fresh warning to illicit alcohol sellers in the Mt. Kenya region, saying the government will no longer tolerate the trade.In Narok, the political sparring over the Dangote Oil Refinery deal took centre stage, with Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah accusing a section of the opposition of acting at the behest of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and urging them to seek the project details through the proper channels.“Huyo sponsor mwenye aliambia Dangote hawezi kujenga factory ya simiti Kenya kama familia yao hawajapewa shareholding kwa kampuni ya Dangote, ndio leo anatuma hao watu ana sponsor, ati waitishe agreement aone kama kuna mwenye amepewa hisa kwa hiyo refinery ya Lamu,” said Ichung’wa.National Assembly Majority Whip Silvanus Osoro ad...
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