Professor Ratemo Michilieka told authorities that he withdrew the money from Cooperative Bank, Warwick Centre, Gigiri, intended for construction payments at his residence.

A project kick-off meeting held on Tuesday, brought together government officials and consultants from a joint venture between CPCS of Canada and Avatech Engineering of Kenya.

Blaming Islamist militant group Boko Haram for the killings, President Bola Tinubu deployed an army battalion to the affected area.

Uncertainty over the location and scope had threatened to derail the talks, which are part of a diplomatic effort by regional mediators to de-escalate tensions.

What she had hoped would be a profitable day quickly turned into a nightmare when a group of youths reportedly surrounded her stall, grabbed her products and consumed them without paying.

Born with a physical disability, Kerongo says growing up was marked by constant challenges in a world rarely designed with people like him in mind.

The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) has fired back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his criticisms of alleged delays in implementing the UDA-ODM 10-point agenda, rejecting claims that the committee has failed to deliver on its mandate. Committee members broke their silence on Thursday, expressing frustration at what they described as a deliberate misrepresentation of their work. NADCO warns against politicizing the implementation process The committee issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them to stop politicizing the dialogue process. Members accused critics of distorting facts about NADCO’s progress and undermining the bipartisan initiative. Sifuna, during a Tuesday interview, had The post NADCO Fires Back at Sifuna Over UDA-ODM 10-Point Agenda Delays appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Belgut Constituency Member of Parliament Nelson Koech launched a sharp attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo, accusing him of betraying the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga. Koech claims Orengo never truly believed in Raila and merely leveraged his ODM association to advance his own political career. Orengo Used Raila for Political Survival, MP Alleges Speaking in an interview with a local TV station on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Koech argued that Orengo belongs to a group of politicians who survived politically by presenting themselves as loyal Raila allies while failing to deliver for constituents. “For instance, James The post MP Koech Claims Orengo Used Raila Odinga for Political Survival; ‘Never Believed in Him’ appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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Women’s football is often a story of resilience, dignity, and opportunity. It continues to grow in strength and visibility, and behind this progress are partners who believe in real, long-term impact. Through Waziri 1xCup, 1xBet played an active role in supporting women’s sport, turning passion into opportunity and ensuring that female athletes are seen, respected, and properly equipped. For 1xBet, this support goes beyond a single tournament. It is part of a broader commitment to social responsibility, inclusion, and community development, where women’s sport represents an important area of long-term investment and impact. From Barefoot Matches to Professional Standards Only The post Waziri 1xCup and 1xBet: Empowering Women’s Football Through Action appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has thrown her weight behind ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, challenging President William Ruto’s ability to honor pre-election agreements amid growing tensions within ODM. In a statement released on Thursday, February 5, the lawmaker defended Sifuna against accusations of party rebellion after he publicly questioned the viability of ODM’s potential pre-election pact with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Ruth Odinga directly confronted critics who labeled Sifuna a “rebel” for highlighting the failed implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between ODM and Kenya Kwanza in March 2024. “If indeed he is a ‘rebel’, then The post Ruth Odinga Raises Doubts Over Ruto’s Promise to Honour Pre-Election Agreement appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

A senior police officer has testified at Milimani High Court, claiming that the Kianjokoma brothers died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while trying to escape custody. Chief Inspector Peter Terer, who served as Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Manyatta Police Station in Embu County, presented the account before Justice Margaret Muigai. He told the court that the brothers had reportedly planned their escape and leapt from the speeding vehicle one after the other. Officer recounts alleged escape attempt “The two brothers told each other, ‘tujiokoe’ (let us save ourselves). They jumped out one after the other The post Kianjokoma Brothers Case: Officer Admits He Didn’t See Fall, Relied on Survivors’ Account appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Thursday took the witness stand in his ongoing Ksh20 million corruption case, telling a Nairobi court that powerful interests targeted him because of his long-standing fight against graft. The trial court had earlier directed Sonko and his co-accused, businessman Erastus Ombok, to begin their defence in February 2025 after finding that prosecutors had established a prima facie case against them. Sonko and Ombok face multiple charges, including abuse of office, conflict of interest, money laundering, and acquiring proceeds of crime. Prosecutors allege that Sonko demanded Ksh20 million in connection with county government dealings while The post ‘I Refused Ksh8 Million Bribe’: Sonko Tells Court in Ksh20 Million Graft Trial appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Makori called on the community to register as voters in large numbers and unite behind Matiang’i’s presidential ambition.

Human rights activists have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Kerugoya, seeking urgent intervention to stop the rollout of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” across Kenya. The petitioners warn that the rapid and largely unregulated adoption of AI technologies poses serious threats to the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Kenyan Constitution. Activists Seek Court Orders to Block AI Systems The case, filed by John Wangal, Peter Agoro, and Antony Manyara, targets the Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Principal Secretary in the State Department for ICT. The activists are requesting conservatory court orders The post Activists Warn AI Could Undermine 2027 Elections, File High Court Case appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The World Bank has outlined why it chose to support Kenya through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, describing youth unemployment as one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. Speaking during the launch of the initiative in Malindi, Kilifi County, World Bank Country Director for Kenya Qimiao Fan said NYOTA directly responds to Kenya’s high unemployment levels, particularly among young people. “NYOTA is important because it addresses what I believe is the biggest development challenge Kenya faces today – jobs. This is why we, as the World Bank, decided to support it,” Fan said. World Bank says The post World Bank Reveals Why It Pumped Ksh29.5 Billion Into Kenya’s NYOTA Plan appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has approached the courts to contest Governor Gladys Wanga’s decision to lock him out of his office. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, February 5, Magwanga said he had filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to compel Wanga to reopen the office, which he claims she closed last year. He said the closure has left him without a workspace, effectively preventing him from performing his duties and serving the residents of Homa Bay County. “I went to court to petition the court to order the governor to unlock my office that she locked last The post Homa Bay Deputy Takes Governor Wanga to Court Over Locked Office appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Kenyan football fraternity and Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club are mourning the tragic death of defender Silas Abungana, whose life was cut short in a shocking incident linked to a family land dispute. Abungana, 25, died after his younger brother allegedly attacked him during a heated argument over family land, turning a domestic dispute into a fatal confrontation. The defender had joined Kakamega Homeboyz from Shabana FC earlier this season and was beginning to settle into life at the club. A source within the club confirmed the incident, saying the argument escalated when the younger brother struck Abungana on the The post Footballer Silas Abungana Dies After Violent Family Land Dispute appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Environment and Land Court at Milimani has awarded Ksh25.8 million in damages to 1,032 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite, after finding that state agencies violated their constitutional rights by exposing them to harmful air pollution for years. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Anne Omollo ruled in favour of the waste pickers in a case filed against the Nairobi County Government and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). The waste pickers moved to court through a class action suit filed on September 19, 2023, arguing that prolonged exposure to uncontrolled air pollution at the Dandora dumpsite The post Court Awards Dandora Waste Pickers Ksh25.8 Million Over Toxic Air Exposure appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Fulham and Crystal Palace met at Craven Cottage on Sunday, 7 December 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 8:30 PM local time, in a Premier League fixture that carried clear significance for both sides’ league standings. The London derby came at a point in the season where Fulham were looking to reinforce their position in the […] The post Fulham F.C. vs Crystal Palace F.C. Standings and Last Match appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Newcastle United and Burnley faced each other at St. James’ Park on Saturday, 6 December 2025, with kick-off at 7:00 PM local time, in a Premier League fixture that had clear implications for both clubs’ league standings. Newcastle entered the match looking to stabilise their mid-table position in the EPL standings, while Burnley were already […] The post Newcastle United F.C. vs Burnley F.C. Standings and Last Game appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Ademola Lookman made the perfect start as an Atletico Madrid player, as he scored and bagged an assist in the club’s 5-0 win against Real Betis in the Copa Del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday. Lookman only joined Atletico Madrid from Serie A club Atalanta a few days ago in the winter transfer window. Despite just [...] The post Copa Del Rey: Lookman Marks Atletico Debut With Goal, Assist In 5-0 Qiarter-final Win Vs Betis appeared first on Complete Sports.

Arne Slot didn’t have too much good news on the injury front ahead of Liverpool’s game against Manchester City this weekend, with no guarantees that any of the players who are currently out injured will return in time for Sunday’s showdown. The only shred of encouragement that Slot provided was that Joe Gomez is in [...] The post Injury Hit Liverpool Set To Be Without Five Players For Man City Game appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard has disclosed that he never sought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s intense, fitness-focused approach, preferring to remain true to his own style during his career. In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Belgium international stated that he wanted to be himself. “Yes, but I told him I didn’t [...] The post Hazard: I Never Wanted To Play Like Ronaldo appeared first on Complete Sports.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has disclosed that he’s not focusing on winning the Ballon d’Or Award any longer. Recall that the Spanish international finished as runner-up in the 2025 Ballon d’Or vote behind Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele despite winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espana title with Barca last [...] The post Yamal: I Don’t Think About Winning Ballon d’Or Award Anymore appeared first on Complete Sports.

Former Super Eagles stars Julius Aghahowa and Pius Ikedia have showered praise on Victor Osimhen, describing him as one of the greatest strikers Nigeria has produced, following the milestone achievement of his 200th career goal. The duo, both of whom enjoyed successful careers with the Nigerian national team, highlighted Osimhen’s fighting spirit, work rate, and [...] The post GOATed!? Aghahowa, Ikedia Debate Victor Osimhen’s Legacy appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets held their second training session in Abeokuta on Thursday ahead of their clash with the Lionesses de la Téranga of Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Moses Aduku’s side arrived Abeokuta from Ibadan on Wednesday. 23 players took part in the session which lasted for around two hours. The duo of Oluchi Ohaegbulem and Mistura Yusuf [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Intensify Preparation For Senegal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea are reportedly tracking the progress of Rodrigo Mendoza just months after his move to Atletico Madrid, with the Premier League club already considering a possible approach next summer. The Blues are said to admire the midfielder’s all-round qualities, including his intelligence, physical presence, and creative instincts, which have drawn comparisons to Barcelona’s Pedri. Mendoza […] The post Chelsea Monitoring Rodrigo Mendoza Despite Recent Atletico Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Africa’s reigning champions, Nigeria’s Super Falcons, will step up their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) when they compete in the West African Football Union (WAFU B) Four-Nation Tournament scheduled for 27 February to 7 March 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the Falcons’ participation [...] The post Super Falcons Head to Abidjan for WAFU B Ahead of WAFCON 2026 appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has disclosed that the players are mentally and physically prepared to face Tottenham in this weekend’s Premier League clash. Carrick succeeded Ruben Amorim in January on a deal until the end of the season and has made a wonderful start with wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, and Fulham. Speaking [...] The post EPL: Man United Battle Ready For Spurs Showdown –Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea head coach, Liam Rosenior has lifted the lid on a fiery pre-match confrontation with Arsenal, admitting he “lost his cool” after what he believed was a clear lack of respect and etiquette shown to his side ahead of Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Television cameras captured the usually [...] The post “They Crossed the Line!” – Rosenior Explodes at Arsenal Over ‘Disrespect’ Carabao Cup Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Falconets will be without key duo Oluchi Ohaegbulem and Mistura Yusuf in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round tie against Senegal, reports Completesports.com. Ohaegbulem and Yusuf picked up injuries during the team’s training in Ibadan. The two players trained separately from their teammates on Thursday at [...] The post U-20 WWCQ: Falconets Suffer Double Injury Blow Ahead Senegal Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.

The Senegalese Football Federation has confirmed a 24-player squad for the Lionesses of Teranga ahead of their two-legged clash against Nigeria’s Falconets in the third round of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 qualifiers. Head coach Mbayang Thiam has assembled her squad for the decisive encounter, which will see Senegal travel to Abeokuta [...] The post U20WWC: Senegal Releases Squad List for Falconets Qualifiers Clash appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.

American boxer Deontay Wilder has opened up about personal loss while supporting Anthony Joshua after losing two of his close friends to the cold hands of death.   Recall that Joshua was in the vehicle with Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele when they lost their lives in the collision along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December [...] The post ‘Stay Strong, Keep Your Head Up’ –Wilder Advises Joshua appeared first on Complete Sports.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has accused Arsenal of showing a lack of respect during the warm-up before their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg. A furious Rosenior was captured by the Sky Sports cameras telling the Gunners, “That’s your half – that’s your ******* half. ******* stay there” before Chelsea went on to lose 4-2 [...] The post Chelsea Manager Rosenoir Accuses Arsenal Of Disrespect appeared first on Complete Sports.

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed his team’s readiness for the clash with Senegal’s Lionesses de la Téranga. Nigeria will take on their fellow West Africans in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round contest on Saturday. The encounter will hold at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, [...] The post EXCLUSIVE: Falconets Coach Aduku Speaks On Preparation For Senegal Clash, Grooming Players For Super Falcons appeared first on Complete Sports.