Police have arrested an armed robbery suspect in Kitale town who fled after stealing a motorcycle at gunpoint from a boda boda rider in Marsabit County more than 400 kilometers away. The suspect was intercepted by police officers at a petrol station in Kitale, Trans-Nzoia County. Marsabit County Commissioner Standley Kamande confirmed the arrest, noting…
In a vibrant display of sports diplomacy, Kakuma’s Westside FC and Tanganyika FC from the Kakuma Refugee Camp played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in a friendly match aimed at promoting peace, unity, and cohesion between the host community and refugees. Westside FC dominated the early exchanges, dictating the tempo of the game and rightfully…
Striker Erling Haaland emerged as Norway’s hero after scoring a dramatic late winner in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match played on Tuesday night in Dallas, Texas, United States. Ivory Coast controlled large spells of possession throughout the contest but failed…
Captain Kylian Mbappé delivered another outstanding performance, scoring twice as France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash played overnight at New York Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, finishing off a pinpoint cross from Ousmane Dembélé to…
The Kenyan government has reduced its shareholding in Safaricom to 15 per cent following the completion of the sale of a 20 per cent stake to South Africa’s Vodacom in a deal worth Sh204.3 billion. The transaction, which was first announced in December 2025, was delayed by legal challenges filed by politicians and civil society…
The Taita-Taveta County League got off to an exciting start over the weekend, with several teams delivering impressive performances and signaling their intentions to challenge for the title this season. In Saturday’s matches, Lion Rock recorded a convincing 4-0 victory over Action Boys, while Kitivo defeated Mwachawaza 3-1. Moda Mbogho also began their campaign strongly…
A massive tracking operation to capture two lions spotted roaming through the Mbololo area of Voi Constituency has entered its fourth consecutive day, as wildlife authorities scramble to ensure the safety of panicked local residents. The ongoing search was confirmed by Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Tsavo Deputy Warden, Wilson Njue, who stated that emergency response…
In a direct response to rising mental health crises and suicide rates among men, Sifa FM, in partnership with local health organizations and community stakeholders, recently hosted the landmark Jamvi Mashinani 2026 forum. The convention, anchored under the theme “Prioritizing Men’s Mental Health,” was held on Saturday at the Misharinyi Full Gospel Church in Marungu…
Escalating family-related challenges have been cited as a major catalyst for severe mental distress among men in Taita Taveta County. Experts are now warning that the growing psychological burden is tragically driving many men in the region to take their own lives. The revelations emerged during a men’s mental health advocacy forum held at the…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has raised concerns over what he describes as increasing threats to press freedom in Kenya, alleging that journalists, bloggers and independent media houses are facing intimidation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, Gachagua claimed that media practitioners reporting on corruption, governance and public…
