Calvin Ngaira Stories

Lawyer accused of killing colleague has case to answer - court
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 04, 2025

Abel Mogaka is accused of fatally stabbing Calvin Ngaira on the neck with a broken beer bottle during a party at the Annex area of Eldoret in February...

South Coast Pirates secure signature of utility back Brian Alukhava
Erick Kariuki  |  Oct 01, 2025

The club has also secured the services of forward Byron Omondi from TUM Marines. The forward is expected to add his aggressive touch to the squad.

State to plant 100 million trees as Kenya marks first Mazingira day
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 01, 2025

The tree-planting initiative will largely focus on schools, with 71.1 million fruit trees expected to be planted in 35,570 public and private primary...

Shabana claim second straight FKF Premier League win after beating Bandari 1-0
Erick Kariuki  |  Sep 28, 2025

Michira, who scored twice in Shabana’s opening-day victory against APS Bomet, connected with a precise cross from substitute Bronson Nsubuga at the fa...

Garissa leaders warn poaching, foreign travel advisories threaten tourism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 27, 2025

Garissa is ranked fourth nationally in terms of wildlife populations, including the endangered Hirola gazelle and the Somali reticulated giraffe. Yet,...

Kenya extradites Ivorian ex-UN staffer wanted in US over firearms smuggling plot
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 25, 2025

The DPP said Bile Jean Philippe Assemian, a former UN staff member, conspired with accomplices to buy firearms in the US—mainly in Ohio and Maryland—i...

Insurance sector profits slide as claims soar by Sh17 billion
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 25, 2025

According to the latest Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) report, total claims and policyholder benefits across general, long-term, and micro-insur...

Kenya shines in Tokyo, claims 7 golds and second spot at World Athletics Championships
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

Beatrice Chebet led the way for Kenya with two gold medals, opening the campaign by winning the women’s 10,000m in 30:37.61 before doubling her tally...

Lilian Odira smashes 800m championship record to claim Kenya's seventh gold at 2025 Tokyo World Championships
Dennis Tarus  |  Sep 21, 2025

Odira’s compatriots, Sarah Moraa and her sister Mary Moraa, finished fourth and seventh, respectively, in the race.

WHO warns global fight against non-communicable diseases is stalling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

According to WHO, NCDs, including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and mental health disorders, are responsible for mor...

UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The rejection means the snapback mechanism, included in the 2015 nuclear deal, remains in place, allowing UN sanctions to return if triggered.

Githurai MCA’s resignation threat over ghost projects exposes Nairobi County governance gaps
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 19, 2025

Nairobi City County Assembly Minority Leader Anthony Kiragu confirmed that investigations are underway to address the issues raised by Mwangi, noting...

Reports of UAE visa ban on Ugandans false, says envoy
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 19, 2025

The clarification follows widespread speculation that the UAE - a key destination for Ugandans seeking employment opportunities - had introduced restr...

'Why I’m resigning': Githurai MCA cites broken promises, delayed projects for calling it quits
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 18, 2025

Framing his resignation as a moral decision, Waithira stated, “I cannot, in good conscience, continue to hold office under the current regime while th...

Qatar to host emergency Arab-Islamic summit on Israeli attack
XINHUA  |  Sep 14, 2025

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed Al Ansari said foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries will convene on Sunday to prepare a draft sta...

Kenya condemns Israeli airstrike on Doha, says it violates Qatar’s sovereignty
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 11, 2025

The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs called for restraint, terming the strike a violation of Qatar’s sovereignty and incompatible with the Uni...

UAE, Jordan reaffirm support for Palestinian rights
XINHUA  |  Sep 08, 2025

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Jordan's King Abdullah II emphasised the importance of international efforts to achieve a just an...

Kenya’s banking sector at a crossroads: Economist analyses new capital rules and licensing shift
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2025

KCB Group – a publicly owned bank that is also the country’s largest – as well as privately owned Equity Bank, have established foreign subsidiaries o...

The high cost of waste: Nairobi's landfills and the hidden toll on human health
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 07, 2025

For residents in areas such as Dandora, Majengo, and Shauri Moyo, these are not just eyesores—they are health hazards that slowly and silently erode q...

DPP orders arrest of Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and seven others over alleged kidnapping, robbery with violence
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 05, 2025

The case arises from an incident in which former Isiolo County Chief Officer of Health, Abdirahaman Mohamed, and 15 MCAs supporting the Governor Guyo’...

We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us
The Conversation  |  Sep 05, 2025

The study offers rare insight into the genetic ancestry of early Egyptians and reveals links to both ancient north Africa and Mesopotamia, which inclu...

Sudan accuses UAE of using Puntland as arms pipeline for RSF fighters
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 04, 2025

According to Sudanese officials, Colombian mercenaries and Turkish-made rifles have made their way into the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces, the par...

Government steps up push for miraa cooperatives to enhance oversight, security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Officials say the move will make it easier to track the movement of the crop across the country and strengthen organisation among producers.

AirAsia X's exit leaves Kenya and Malaysia without direct flight link
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 01, 2025

AirAsia X, the long-haul subsidiary of Malaysia's pioneering low-cost carrier, is grounding its direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi effect...

Family pleads for answers two months after Wajir Huduma Centre manager went missing
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 30, 2025

Hussein, remembered by colleagues as a man of integrity, humility, and commitment to public service, was last seen in June. Since then, there has been...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh hosts UAE minister for talks on security, development
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 28, 2025

The statement added that both leaders emphasised the importance of further deepening the longstanding partnership between Somalia and the United Arab...

Mombasa's Jumeirah Beach comes alive with first-ever Camel Race Derby
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 24, 2025

The race served as the highlight of a series of pre-event activities ahead of this year’s East Africa Ocean Festival

Murkomen orders crackdown on reckless miraa vehicles along Mwea–Embu highway
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 23, 2025

The crackdown aims to target miraa vehicles often driven at dangerous speeds, which pose a serious threat to residents of Kirinyaga and Embu counties.

Tanzania's Football Director hails Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy's tactical brilliance at CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 20, 2025

Mirambo lauded McCarthy’s tactical adaptability and game management, especially in helping Kenya top Group A in what was dubbed the “group of death.”

South Africa's army chief stirs diplomatic storm following his remarks while in Iran
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2025

The rhetoric placed Pretoria squarely in the orbit of one of Washington's most sanctioned adversaries—awkward timing, given South Africa's already str...

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