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‘He Was a Fighter in Every Sense’ — President Ruto on Jirongo’s Death
The President said Jirongo stood out as a resilient and enterprising leader who refused to be constrained by adversity, and whose life was defined by courage, ambition and an unwavering belief in his ideas.
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‘I Chose to Save 65 Lives’: Bus Driver Recounts Moments Before Crash That Killed Cyrus Jirongo
Kamau told reporters at Naivasha Police Station that a white Mercedes-Benz E350, later confirmed to have been driven by Jirongo, suddenly moved into his lane.
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Madzibaba vakanda nyoka, ndokutsotsa maneja webhanga US$3 000, Toyota Hilux neToyota Aqua
Danisa Masuku MUMWE murume anozviti muporofita,  Madzibaba Lenon Chidarikire (44), uyo anonzi akaita nyoka dzekuisira pamba pemumwe mudzimai aimbove maneja werimwe bhanga uye ndokuzomutsotsa US$3 000, motokari mbiri kusanganisira Toyota… The post Madzibaba vakanda nyoka, ndokutsotsa maneja webhanga US$3 000, Toyota Hilux neToyota Aqua appeared first on herald.
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Pictorial: The Wreckage of a Cyrus Jirongo’s Mercedes-Benz E350
The white Mercedes Benz E350 that former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was driving was left completely mangled after the 3:00am Saturday morning collision with a bus in Naivasha. The impact tore through the front of the luxury sedan, exposing the engine components and twisting the frame beyond repair. Police said he was driving to Nairobi […]
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‘Nathan Had Hopes, Real Hopes’ –Leverkusen Coach Reacts After Tella’s Omission From Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad
Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand has expressed disappointment that Nathan Tella was not listed in the Super Eagles’ final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Chelle unveiled his final 28-man list on Thursday, December 11, the deadline given to all team coaches by the Confederation of African Football. Read Also:AFCON 2025: [...] The post ‘Nathan Had Hopes, Real Hopes’ –Leverkusen Coach Reacts After Tella’s Omission From Eagles’ AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Police Report: Jirongo Was Driving Towards Nairobi When His Mercedes Benz Collided Head-On With A Bus
The accident occurred at 3:00am along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway. Jirongo was behind the wheel of his white Mercedes Benz E350, which was left mangled on impact.
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Paderborn Agree Deal For Nigerian Striker Ahead Of January Window
Bundesliga 2 club SC Paderborn have agreed deal with German division 3 side Waldhof Mannheim for Nigerian striker Kennedy Okpala. This is according to Sky Sport reporter and transfer expert Florian Plettenberg Okpala, has scored seven goals and has provided three assists in 17 league appearances. His contract at Waldhof Mannheim is set to expire [...] The post Paderborn Agree Deal For Nigerian Striker Ahead Of January Window appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Scottish Cup Final: Iheanacho Targets First Title With Celtic
Kelechi Iheanacho will be looking to win his first major title with Celtic when the Hoops take on St Mirren in the final of the Scottish Cup at the Hampden Park on Sunday. Iheanacho returned to action for Celtic against AS Roma on Thursday after recovering from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for around [...] The post Scottish Cup Final: Iheanacho Targets First Title With Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cyrus Jirongo: Political Powerbroker, Businessman and Former Lugari MP Dies in Naivasha Crash
Friends said he left Nairobi after meeting a group of Western Kenya leaders in Karen and was heading to his rural home in Lugari, Kakamega. Other accounts suggested he had travelled to Naivasha for a brief engagement and was returning to Nairobi at the time of the crash. Police said these accounts will form part of the investigation.
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Alvarez: Atletico Madrid Remain My Priority At The Moment
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez has disclosed that the club remain his priority and he is not bothered about Barcelona transfer rumours. The Argentinian has consistently been linked with a move to Barcelona for the past few years, but the club’s ongoing financial difficulties have made a deal impossible. Read Also:Shearer Predicts Defeat For Arokodare’s [...] The post Alvarez: Atletico Madrid Remain My Priority At The Moment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Baringo leaders eye tourism growth as peace returns
Governor Benjamin Cheboi said sustained insecurity had previously made it difficult for investors, tourists and even local residents to operate freely in the county.
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Shearer Predicts Defeat For Arokodare’s Wolves Against Arsenal
England legend Alan Shearer has backed Arsenal to defeat Tolu Arokodare’s struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday’s Premier League encounter. Arsenal’s slip-up at Aston Villa has opened things up at the top again with the gap between them and Manchester City just two points. Villa who netted a stoppage time goal against Arsenal, are just a [...] The post Shearer Predicts Defeat For Arokodare’s Wolves Against Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cyrus Jirongo Dies in Head-On collission with a bus in Naivasha
Jirongo, 64, was a prominent figure in Kenya’s political arena for more than three decades. He rose to national attention in the early 1990s as the leader of the influential Youth for KANU ’92 lobby group before later serving as MP for Lugari. He contested the presidency in 2017 and remained an active voice in national political debates.
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Can Win Title In Morocco — Onazi
Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is rooting for the team to win a fourth title at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Éric Chelle’s side head into the competition with so much pressure following their failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Malian dropped a number of well [...] The post AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Can Win Title In Morocco — Onazi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Govt cracks the whip substandard liquor traders ahead of festive season
Bule noted that several dens have already been shut down in recent operations and urged the public to cooperate by sharing information dismantle brewing and distribution of illicit liquor.
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Govt cracks the whip on substandard liquor traders ahead of festive season
Bule noted that several dens have already been shut down in recent operations and urged the public to cooperate by sharing information dismantle brewing and distribution of illicit liquor.
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Insecurity, Sport And a General! — Odegbami
2026 is a year of great expectations. Nigeria is at a crossroad. Dark, ominous clouds hang precariously in the horizon over the country. Should the current state of insecurity in some parts of the country persist and become a flood, Nigeria can either ‘sink’ or ‘swim’, depending on how she navigates through the turbulence. The [...] The post Insecurity, Sport And a General! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Governors push tourism revenue-sharing model for counties hosting National Parks
Governor Njuki cited the partnership between the National Government and Narok and Kajiado counties as a successful model, noting that it has boosted local revenue collection and improved livelihoods in those regions.
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Miguna takes on Elon Musk over ‘Anti-White Laws’ Claim
In a statement on his X account, Miguna argued Musk's assertion fundamentally misrepresents the nature and legacy of apartheid in South Africa.
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Fallen Kenya Police Heroes Awarded Silver Star for Haiti Service
The fallen officers are Constable Samuel Tompoi Kaetuai, who was killed in February 2025 during an armed confrontation; Corporal Kennedy Mutuku Nzuve, who died in a road traffic accident in August 2025; and Benedict Kabiru, who was confirmed dead in September 2025 after going missing following a gang ambush in March 2025.
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Eritrea quits IGAD as tensions rise with Ethiopia
DJIBOUTI, Dec 13 – Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc – Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), accusing the organisation of “becoming a tool against” countries like itself. In a statement on Friday, Eritrea’s foreign ministry said Igad had strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability. The withdrawal comes […]
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King says he can ‘share the good news’ his cancer treatment will be reduced
This news that he is responding well to treatment is the biggest update on the King's health since he revealed his diagnosis in February 2024.
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Bradford Nartey Named One of Ghana’s Most Sought-After Personal Trainers for 2025
Bradford Nartey, known professionally as TrainWithBradOfficial, has been recognized as one of the most sought-after personal trainers in Ghana for 2025. With a growing clientele of high-performing adults, executives, and frequent travelers, Bradford continues to set the standard for results-driven, science-based fitness coaching. His signature approach combines strength training, Pilates-inspired core conditioning, longevity-focused programming, and […]
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Apple Music Celebrates African Sound & Sport with Uncle Waffles, ODUMODUBLVCK, Lyle Foster & Alex Iwobi
Apple Music is proud to unveil Music That Moves Me, a new campaign spotlighting the powerful connection between music, movement, and identity through the voices of some of Africa’s most influential artists and athletes. As part of the campaign, Apple Music has curated two distinct playlist series: Warm Up featuring playlists from leading African footballers, […]
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Labadi Beach Hotel’s Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, Honoured at Hospitality Awards Africa 2025
Labadi Beach Hotel is celebrating a major milestone as its Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, received a distinguished Honorary Award at the Hospitality Awards Africa (HAA) 2025 ceremony held in Lomé, Togo. The honour was presented to her by Captain George Nfodjoh (Rtd), Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Togo, underscoring the significance […]
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Honouring Excellence in Hospitality: Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli Named Among Africa’s Top 50 Women in Hospitality and Tourism
Labadi Beach Hotel is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by its Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, who has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Africa. Her honour was announced during the upcoming 7th Edition of the Hospitality Awards Africa (HAA) 2025, a […]
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Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli Named Among Africa’s Top 50 Women in Hospitality and Tourism
Labadi Beach Hotel is proud to celebrate a remarkable achievement by its Head of Marketing, Mrs. Ekua Zara Ghartey-Tsagli, who has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Women in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Africa. Her honour was announced during the 7th Edition of the Hospitality Awards Africa (HAA) 2025, which took […]
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Kaakyire Kwame Appiah Drops New Visual for “Dance Party” Featuring King Paluta
Ghanaian music star Kaakyire Kwame Appiah has released the official video/visualizer for his latest single “Dance Party”, featuring renowned rapper and singer King Paluta. The infectious track is designed to get listeners on their feet with vibrant Afrobeat rhythms and high-energy vibes that celebrate life, movement, and unity Dance Party” showcases Kaakyire’s melodic strengths alongside […]
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MTN Ghana Foundation and UG Unveil GHC3 Million Vegetable Center of Excellence to Boost Youth Employment
MTN Ghana Foundation has officially inaugurated the Vegetable Center of Excellence, an investment exceeding GHC3 million, at the University of Ghana’s School of Agriculture. The facility, which was handed over prior to the national farmers’ day celebration, will be managed by the agronomic solutions provider Defarmercist. It aims to equip students of the School of […]
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Public Sector Efficiencies made Simple
If you’ve ever had the notion that the public sector is filled with mazes of paper, lots of clunky systems, and meetings about meetings, about meetings, well…you’re actually not too far off the mark. The public sector is notorious for inefficiency, waste and ridiculously conflated ways of doing things. But, you know what? It doesn’t […]
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Wheels for party elders . . . Move to enhance mobility, boost activities
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday presented 10 brand new Ford Everest vehicles to members of the Zanu PF Elders Council as part of ongoing efforts to enhance mobility… The post Wheels for party elders . . . Move to enhance mobility, boost activities appeared first on herald.
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Ghanaian journalist Dela Aglanu wins top award in Abu Dhabi
Ghanaian journalist Ernest Dela Aglanu has won the topmost award at the inaugural Global South Video News Awards, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  Dela Aglanu’s impactful visual storytelling earned him the prestigious Vital Footage Award, making him the sole African winner at the ceremony. The award was presented on Tuesday, December 9, during […]
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ZBC should foster national identity: President
Vusumuzi Dube Deputy Radar Editor THE modernisation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation should go beyond infrastructure and equipment to foster preservation of national identity and empowerment of Zimbabweans to tell… The post ZBC should foster national identity: President appeared first on herald.
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President commissions ZBC Montrose Studios
Vusumuzi Dube Deputy Radar Editor THE modernisation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation should go beyond infrastructure and equipment to foster preservation of national identity and empowerment of Zimbabweans to tell… The post President commissions ZBC Montrose Studios appeared first on herald.
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Awaziem Features As Struggling Nantes Suffer Third Straight Loss
Nigeria international Chidozie Awaziem was in action for Nantes who lost 4-1 to Angers in the French Ligue 1 on Friday. Awaziem featured for 90 minutes in the encounter which means Nantes have now lost their last three matches. Also, Nantes are Winless in their last seven games – recording five defeats and two draws. [...] The post Awaziem Features As Struggling Nantes Suffer Third Straight Loss appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chief Negomo hosts vibrant health expo. . . as First Lady champions culture of regular screenings
Blessings Chidakwa Senior Reporter Multitudes of people converged yesterday at Maria Theresa Clinic for a major health expo providing essential services, an event graced by First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa,… The post Chief Negomo hosts vibrant health expo. . . as First Lady champions culture of regular screenings appeared first on herald.
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