General Michael Langley Stories

Airstrikes against terror groups in Somalia double as US maintains counterterrorism support in Africa
Mary Wambui  |  May 31, 2025

General Langley noted that the airstrikes have contributed to the degradation of Al-Shabaab, which has increasingly resorted to ambushes and improvise...

Olunga leaves Al Duhail after historic goal-scoring run
Erick Kariuki  |  May 30, 2025

Kenya's national team captain Michael Olunga has officially left Al Duhail SC after three seasons, bringing to an end a prolific stint in which he bec...

Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa appointed chairman of Ethiopian division amid strong growth
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 30, 2025

The telco's customer base has also grown to 8.8 million, including 7.1 million active data users, according to the company.

Africa chiefs of defence forces conference begins, urges stronger collaboration on security challenges
Mary Wambui  |  May 28, 2025

Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, noted that this year's meeting convenes at such a time when the regional and global securit...

US General Langley: Kenya’s non-NATO ally status remains unchanged
Mary Wambui  |  May 27, 2025

Langley, who is in the country for this year’s African Chiefs of Defence Forces (CHOD) conference, set to begin on Wednesday, said the two nations con...

Sharon Otieno murder: Obado’s aide denies relationship with deceased, seeks exoneration
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 22, 2025

Oyamo told High Court Judge Cecilia Githua that police conducted a DNA test of him and Sharon's fetus, which revealed that he was not responsible for...

Sharon Otieno murder trial: Obado's former assistant, Michael Oyamo, begins his defense
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 21, 2025

Obado admitted that he was in a relationship with Sharon and that the affair was known by his family, Sharon's family and even workers at the Migori c...

Sharon Otieno murder: Court rejects Obado assistant's bid to present witness before his testimony
Carolyne Kubwa  |  May 19, 2025

The court agreed with the prosecution and ordered Oyamo to commence his defence before calling any witnesses, as mandated by law. He was given until W...

Treasury doubles budget for Turkana oil project as Kenya accelerates path to commercial production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

With Gulf Energy now in charge and the government laying down groundwork for field development plan approval, the project appears to be gaining fresh...

Senate demands action on deadly land disputes, seeks state’s response on rising killings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

The National Security Committee is expected to report to the Senate on government measures in place to protect families, resolve land inheritance disp...

TPLF accuses Ethiopia, electoral agency of undermining Pretoria deal, warns peace at risk
Addis Standard  |  May 11, 2025

Citing NEBE’s continued threats to cancel its legal status, the TPLF has once again called upon the African Union, IGAD, and the broader international...

Ouma wears No. 14 with pride as he channels idol Olunga at U20 AFCON
Bashir Mbuthia  |  May 04, 2025

On Thursday, Okoth, 19, made a grand debut on the continental stage by scoring Kenya's first goal in their U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group B o...

Michael Kwambo leads petition to save rugby sevens from World Rugby’s cuts
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 27, 2025

Former rugby player and commentator Michael Kwambo has launched a campaign to challenge World Rugby’s decision to cut the number of core teams in the...

Trader threatens to sue KQ over dispute in unexplained reduction in shares
Joseph Ndunda  |  Apr 10, 2025

Kamau says he has been writing to KQ chairman Michael Joseph, demanding an explanation on the issue, without getting any responses.

McCarthy: Until someone proves better, Olunga leads the Harambee Stars line
Erick Kariuki  |  Apr 08, 2025

McCarthy was unwavering in his belief that the Qatar-based forward remains the best option to lead Kenya’s frontline until a better alternative emerge...

Mosquito nets scandal, doctors’ strikes haunt Nakhumicha in UN-Habitat job vetting
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

Baringo Central MP Joshua Kandie was among the legislators who took a hard stance, saying that Nakhumicha’s handling of the health sector drew critici...

Nakhumicha rejects claims of Gachagua’s involvement in Sh3.7 billion KEMSA tender scandal
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Nakhumicha said that while serving as Health Cabinet Secretary, she had not received any indication that Gachagua had influenced the procurement proce...

Senator Onyonka: Why we think it's Matiang’i and not Maraga’s moment
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 01, 2025

Onyonka dismissed Maraga’s grand dream, arguing that the former CJ is not well-versed in the challenges currently afflicting the country.

Fired Health CS Nakhumicha nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle after turbulent tenure
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 20, 2025

From failed prescriptions to diplomatic postings, Nakhumicha’s transition marks a new chapter after her abrupt removal from office.

Uganda's FDC party vows to challenge Kawempe by-election results in court
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 18, 2025

The winning candidate from the National Unity Platform, Naukoola Luyimbazi, won with 17,764 votes in the heated by-election that also saw journalists...

Harambee Stars depart for Abidjan as Olunga rallies team ahead of Gambia clash
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 18, 2025

Captain Michael Olunga expressed optimism while emphasising the need for caution, noting that this is their first assignment of the year.

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy names squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon
Erick Kariuki  |  Mar 17, 2025

Kenya will be looking to strengthen their qualification bid with positive results in these two crucial fixtures.

Five men charged with murder of ‘Molo President’ Richard Otieno
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

Investigators are continuing to search for other suspects, including the alleged person responsible for carrying out the murder.

Five charged, four turn state witnesses in Molo activist Richard Otieno murder case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 06, 2025

The five, Peter Okech alias DJ IO, Joseph Kihara, Evans Aseka, Geoffrey Ndung'u and Stephen Masheti are set to face murder charges after police linked...

Murder for hire: How a DJ, boda boda riders orchestrated Molo activist’s murder for Sh300,000 payout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

The suspects are now in custody as detectives intensify efforts to track down more individuals, including those suspected of financing the killing.

Race for AUC leadership: A Look at 2025 election process for chairperson and deputy
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

For the 2025 elections, Eastern Africa has nominated candidates for chairperson, while Northern Africa has put forward candidates for deputy chairpers...

Five suspects arrested over Molo activist Richard Otieno's murder
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

An autopsy conducted by government pathologist Johansen Oduor at Kericho Hospital mortuary revealed that Otieno died from severe head injuries inflict...

I thank God I’m alive - Billy Mwangi speaks on 16 days of beatings, torture
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

While Mwangi’s family was relieved by his release, the trauma of the abduction left lasting emotional scars. Medical assessments confirmed that he had...

Nothing to celebrate, Kisii Senator Onyonka tells Ruto as he declines dinner invite
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

He expressed his discontent with the government’s response to the pleas of Kenyans, particularly with President Ruto’s failure to address these issues...

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