Authorities urge caution after Murang’a landslides kill one and displace hundreds, as Kenya Met warns of intensified rainfall across high-risk regions.

Manchester City are preparing to make their presence felt in the race for Vinicius Junior, and according to TEAMtalk able to reveal club are closely monitoring his situation at Real Madrid and with an explosive exit from the Bernabeu now a genuine possibility this summer. The 25-year-old Brazil international has just over 12 months remaining [...] The post Premier League Giants Interested In Vinicius Jr appeared first on Complete Sports.

One person has died following landslides in Kangema and Mathioya as the government moves to relocate at least 200 displaced households amid ongoing heavy rains.

Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has expressed high praise for Dominik Szoboszlai, identifying him as a potential future captain for the club due to his performances and leadership qualities. Despite some dips in form over the 2025-26 season, Szoboszlai has been regarded as a standout, high-energy midfielder who frequently covers extensive ground. Speaking to BettingLounge, [...] The post Szoboszlai Is A Future Liverpool Captain –Aldridge appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Nigeria will definitely have a recurring presence in the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria failed to qualify from their group in the qualifiers proper. Despite getting a lifeline through the playoffs, they still failed to make it through. ​This edition of the Mundial […]

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, have announced simultaneous kick-off for the final two games of the 2025/26 season. Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi stated that the matchday 37 and 38 games must be played simultaneously to ensure sporting fairness and to protect the integrity of results. ‎”It has also become imperative to remind all [...] The post NPFL Announces Simultaneous Kick-Off For Season’s Closing Fixtures appeared first on Complete Sports.

Colombian music star Shakira has unveiled the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring Nigerian Grammy winning artist Burna Boy. In an Instagram collab post with Global Citizen and FIFA World Cup, the Colombian artist, wearing a royal blue miniskirt and bright yellow top while holding a soccer ball, shared a one-minute clip [...] The post Shakira Collaborates With Burna Boy For Official 2026 World Cup Song appeared first on Complete Sports.

Darwin Nunez has agreed to leave Al-Hilal this summer, barely a year after his £46 million move from Liverpool, in a development that could open the door to an unexpected Premier League return. The Uruguayan striker met with the Saudi club’s ownership in recent days, with both parties accepting that his departure was the only […] The post Darwin Nunez Set for Saudi Arabia Exit as Chelsea Eye Redemption Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

WHO has released updated guidance on hantavirus, a rodent-borne disease that can cause severe respiratory and kidney complications, with fatality rates reaching up to 50pc in the Americas.

Maria van Kerkhove, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the World Health Organization (WHO), told a news briefing that it was not the same situation as six years ago with Covid-19, because hantavirus spreads through "close, intimate contact".

Iran's top military command alleged the US had targeted an Iranian oil tanker and another vessel approaching the Strait of Hormuz and carried out "aerial attacks" on several coastal areas.

The attorney general has asked the High Court to throw out a constitutional petition filed by social media user David Mokaya, arguing that the case does not belong before the Constitutional Court. Mokaya is suing Safaricom PLC for Sh200 million in compensation, alleging that the telecommunications giant unlawfully disclosed his personal data. He claims this breach led directly to his arrest and subsequent prosecution over a social media post regarding President William Ruto. In a preliminary objection filed this week, the attorney general labeled the petition as “misconceived, incompetent, and an abuse of the court process.” State litigation counsel Jackline The post Twitter User Who Beat Ruto Funeral Photo Charges Is Now Suing Safaricom for Ksh200 Million appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya’s road safety crisis deepened in 2025 after traffic accidents claimed more than 5,000 lives, according to the newly released 2026 Economic Survey. The latest figures paint a worrying picture of rising road carnage across the country, despite continued government campaigns, tougher traffic enforcement, and public safety initiatives. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that reported road accidents increased from 11,165 cases in 2024 to 11,638 in 2025. Altogether, the crashes resulted in 24,905 casualties, including both injuries and deaths. The number of fatalities rose by 5.5 percent over the one-year period, climbing from 4,748 deaths The post Kenya Road Deaths Cross 5,000 as Road Safety Crisis Deepens appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua walked back into the Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, May 7, as judges resumed hearing his petition challenging the impeachment that stripped him of office. Before a three-judge bench comprising Justices Erick Ogolla, Anthony Mrima, and Freda Mugambi, the court heard a striking revelation that President William Ruto personally called Dr. Daniel Gikonyo on October 17, 2024, at a moment when the doctor was attending to Gachagua at Karen Hospital. Gachagua had fallen suspiciously ill and was rushed to the hospital after developing severe chest pains, all while the Senate was conducting impeachment proceedings against The post What Ruto Asked Gachagua’s Doctor During Senate Impeachment Drama appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The tally of Kenyan citizens recruited into the Russian military has climbed to 291, marking a significant increase in just over a month. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi provided this update to the Senate on Thursday. During his briefing, he suggested that the true figure likely surpasses the official count, as many Kenyans traveled to Russia independently without informing government authorities. The new data, shared with the Senate Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, shows a jump from the 252 recruits Mudavadi reported to the National Assembly on April 1. This rising The post Number of Kenyans Fighting for Russia Rises Again, Mudavadi Reveals appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Governor James Orengo of Siaya has accused State House of masterminding the recent changes within ODM, pointing the finger at four senior members of the party’s National Executive Council who he says opened the door for the takeover. In his telling, these insiders handed President William Ruto an opportunity to effectively purchase the party’s loyalty. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Orengo, who aligns with the Linda Mwananchi faction, took direct aim at Linda Ground officials, accusing them of making critical party decisions only after seeking the head of state’s approval, thus driving tensions within ODM to a The post Orengo Names 4 ODM Leaders Who ‘Sold’ Party to Ruto While Raila’s Body Was Still in India appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenya’s journey toward becoming an oil-exporting nation is nearing a major milestone. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi announced that the country expects to launch commercial oil production by the end of this year. During a Senate plenary session on Wednesday, CS Wandayi detailed the planned progression for drilling operations in the South Lokichar Basin of Turkana County. He explained that while the facility currently produces oil, the volumes do not yet meet the threshold required to sustain a commercial refinery. To reach that goal, the government plans a phased increase in output. “From the beginning we shall be The post Kenya’s Oil Dreams Take Shape With New Production Timeline appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Customs officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport have intercepted a parcel containing 1,320 grams of methamphetamine that was destined for Las Piñas in the Philippines. The seizure took place at the United Parcel Service-G4S facility on Wednesday night after the package’s appearance raised suspicions among officers on duty. The parcel, valued at Ksh 10.56 million, had been declared as “handmade bags and clothes,” but a careful physical examination told a different story. Officers discovered white crystalline substances hidden inside two handbags, where the drugs had been wrapped in clear plastic bags and carefully sealed to avoid detection. The Directorate of The post JKIA Officers Intercept Another Philippines-Bound Meth Shipment Worth Millions appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has put drivers transporting newly imported vehicles on high alert following a surge in violent highway robberies, cautioning them to stay vigilant as organized criminal gangs step up attacks on major roads. In an advisory released on Thursday, May 7, the DCI drew particular attention to a violent robbery attempt near Mutomo in Mtito Andei along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, using it as a stark example of the dangers now facing transit vehicle drivers. “The DCI is urging drivers transporting newly imported transit vehicles to remain vigilant amidst cases of robbery with violence incidents along The post DCI Reveals Fake Emergency Trick Used in Violent Highway Robberies appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Ministry of Health has shot down reports claiming that Kenya exports human blood, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale warning that authorities may arrest those spreading these viral allegations on social media. In a strongly worded statement released on Thursday, the ministry explained that social media posts had misinterpreted trade data from the World Integrated Trade Solutions (WITS) platform. This confusion created a false narrative that the country was selling donated blood to foreign markets for profit. “Reference is made to a report published on World Integrated Trade Solutions (WITS) website regarding Kenya’s exports of Human and animal blood; The post CS Duale Warns Social Media Users: Spread the Blood Export Rumour and Face Arrest appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kenyans may soon face higher costs for digital government services as the National Treasury moves to overhaul the eCitizen pricing structure. A new proposal suggests replacing the current flat convenience fee with a tiered system that scales based on the transaction value. Under the Public Finance Management (E-Citizen System Management) Regulations, 2026, the Treasury aims to categorize fees into three distinct levels. This marks a significant shift from the existing model, where every service regardless of its price attracts a standard Sh50 convenience charge. The Proposed Fee Structure The new framework introduces a “pay-as-you-get” logic, targeting high-value transactions for higher The post Courts Killed the Sh50 eCitizen Fee. Now Treasury Is Back With a New Three-Tier Charge appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A new national initiative aimed at transforming access to education in rural communities has been officially launched, with a strong focus on linking technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to local industry. The Bicycle Education Empowerment Programme (BEEP), a partnership between Ghana TVET Service, the Ministry of Education and Trans-Sahara Industries, seeks to address […]

Ray Bande Senior Reporter MUTARE City Council mayor, Councillor Simon Chabuka, has ordered an immediate halt to the use of gravel for pothole patching, dismissing the practice as an inadequate…

Tendai Gukutikwa Post Reporter HEALTH authorities in Manicaland have launched a sweeping operation against illegal backyard contraceptive and family planning clinics, warning that unlicensed operators are endangering women’s lives and…

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter AN 18-year old learner from Mavhudzi High School has achieved what many seasoned scientists have struggled to do — transforming indigenous knowledge into a scientific innovation.…

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE remains committed to strengthening ties and cooperation with all members of the international community, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday after receiving…

Samuel Kadungure News Editor THE Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Advocate Misheck Mugadza, has emphasised that relocating presidential elections to Parliament — as proposed under Constitutional…

Lovemore Kadzura Post Reporter A 72-YEAR-OLD Makoni grandpa was convicted and fined for indecently assaulting his 11-year-old neighbour. Richard Madanhi, of Gandanzara Village, pleaded not guilty to indecent assault under…

Debra Matabvu Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE has finalised a roadmap for its debt and arrears clearance programme and is targeting early next year to begin repaying outstanding obligations to international creditors.…

Tendai Gukutikwa Health Reporter HAUNA District Hospital in Mutasa has not recorded a single maternal death since 2022, marking a significant milestone in rural healthcare as the institution strengthens its…

. . . A neighbour claims he once gave a fridge to a friend, whom he had bashed, as compensation . . . Another neighbour doesn’t understand why his wife…

Brian Matikiti Correspondent THE goal of ensuring universal access to electricity in rural areas has been realised at Rimai Secondary School in Ward 25, Mutema-Musikavanhu Constituency, following the successful installation…

Oliver Kazunga Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has rolled out sweeping investment reforms, including sharp cuts in licensing fees and a new framework for infrastructure partnerships, as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to attract…

Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE and Equatorial Guinea are set to sign their first Joint Permanent Commission on Co-operation (JPCC), which will focus on investment, road and air transport, agriculture,…

Wallace Ruzvidzo, wallace.ruzvidzo@zimpapers.co.zw Zimbabwe is steadfast in its commitment to deepening partnerships and co-operation with every member of the global community, President Mnangagwa has said. The President said this yesterday…

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent GOVERNMENT has declared a State of Disaster following the horrific road accident at Suswe along the Harare-Nyamapanda Highway, which claimed 17 lives and injured 33 others,…