Six granted bail in R250m rhino horn trafficking case
Six granted bail in R250m rhino horn trafficking case Six people accused of running an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate worth an estimated R250 million have been granted bail by the Pretoria Magistrates’ Court. The accused include John Hume (83), former Platinum Rhino founder, along with Clive Melville (63), Izak Du Toit (50), Elizabeth van Niekerk (58), Mattheus Poggenpoel (37), and...
McCarthy leads Kenya to historic CHAN quarter-finals
McCarthy leads Kenya to historic CHAN quarter-finals South African coach Benni McCarthy has led Kenya’s Harambee Stars to the quarter-finals of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024, marking the country’s first appearance at this stage. Kenya topped Group A unbeaten, recording 1-0 wins over DR Congo, Morocco, and Zambia, and a 1-1 draw with Angola. A key moment came against...
Real Madrid started their season with a Win after beating Osasuna 1-0 through Kylian Mbappe’s penalty.
Real Madrid started their season with a Win after beating Osasuna 1-0 through Kylian Mbappe's penalty. PFA Awards Results -Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah makes history with a record THIRD PFA Men’s Player of the Year award. -Manchester city's new GoalKeepee James Trafford wins the PFA Championship Players’ Player of the Year. -Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers wins the PFA Young Player of the Year. Defeating...
Ruto meets Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of TICAD 9 conference
Ruto meets Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of TICAD 9 conference President William Ruto has met Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of the opening of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama City, in a bid to reaffirm Kenya’s longstanding partnership with Japan. In a statement posted on his X account on August 20, 2025, Ruto...
Finnish MP commits suicide inside parliament building
Finnish MP commits suicide inside parliament building A Finnish politician has died in the Helsinki Parliament, as police and emergency services rushed to the capital's building. According to reports, it is understood the person took his own life, while police are not treating the death as suspicious. The building's Security Director, Aaro Toivonen, told local newspaper Iltalehti that police were handling the...
Senator Eddy Oketch: The executive is the most corrupt arm of govt
Senator Eddy Oketch: The executive is the most corrupt arm of govt Migori County Senator Eddy Oketch has stated that the executive remains the arm of government most gripped with the scourge of corruption. Speaking during a live TV interview on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Oketch indicated that while President William Ruto’s remarks on corruption in the legislature could be factual, the...
Ruto arrives in Japan for TICAD 9 conference
Ruto arrives in Japan for TICAD 9 conference President William Ruto has arrived in Yokohama, Japan, for the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where he is set to pitch Kenya as a leading entry point for investment into Africa. In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, Ruto announced that Kenya would...
Dama Wa Spares blasts Karangu Muraya after leaked audio with estranged wife surfaces
Dama Wa Spares blasts Karangu Muraya after leaked audio with estranged wife surfaces City businesswoman Damaris Muriithi, popularly known as Dama Mobile Spares, has called out musician and philanthropist Karangu Muraya after another audio leaked from his estranged marriage to Triza Njeri. In a candid and lengthy post, Dama criticized Karangu’s handling of his marriage struggles, urging him to reconcile with...
After the consultations, before the security guarantees
After the consultations, before the security guarantees The debate over security guarantees for Ukraine is gaining momentum. US President Trump is clarifying his country's contribution. Berlin is also making vague suggestions. Experts warn: This won't be easy. A sticking point in the White House deliberations was the security guarantees for Ukraine in a potential peace process with Russia. Now, the discussion is gaining momentum....
‘He has been avoiding us’ Fred Arocho on Bahati using Harambee Stars for clout
‘He has been avoiding us’ Fred Arocho on Bahati using Harambee Stars for clout Fred Arocho, one of Kenya’s most popular football commentators, has raised concern over what he describes as empty promises made by musician Bahati to the Harambee Stars. Arocho revealed his frustration after Bahati allegedly failed to fulfill a public pledge he made to the national football team, leaving both...
