ODM leader Raila Odinga has sharply criticised individuals who circulated malicious rumours and even wished death upon   Siaya Governor James Orengo  during his extended stay abroad. Speaking on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Ndori Primary School grounds in Gem, Siaya County, during a fundraising event for the Church of Christ in Africa (CCA), Odinga described the behaviour as primitive and likened the perpetrators to “witches.” He dismissed the false claims that Orengo had resigned, saying the propaganda was deeply irresponsible and damaging to both the governor and the community. “I was in constant communication with Governor Orengo throughout his time abroad and don’t understand the motives behind those who circulated such misinformation,” Odinga said. “Orengo has returned to the country in good health and is more energised than ever.” This comes after Orengo’s prolonged absence from the public eye had sparked speculation about his health and influence in the Orange Democrati...

                                   Two people are feared dead following a grisly road accident on Sunday, August 17, 2025, along the Nakuru–Kisumu highway. The crash happened at the notorious  Sobea blackspot  and involved a private car and a transit trailer. According to witnesses, the victims a mother and her adult daughter, were travelling back to Nairobi after attending a burial in Kisumu when tragedy struck. Authorities have long identified the Sobea stretch as a danger zone, citing its sharp bends and heavy trailer traffic. Despite numerous calls for caution, accidents continue to claim lives at the spot, making it one of the most dreaded points along the busy highway. Residents and motorists who rushed to the scene said the smaller car was extensively damaged, with efforts to retrieve the victims proving difficult. “The stretch has claimed so many lives, but drivers still underes...

Social media sensation   Esther Musila   has once again warmed the hearts of her fans with a heartfelt message to her husband, gospel singer Guardian Angel, born Peter Omwaka. In a romantic post shared on her official Instagram account on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Musila poured out her  “You play the keys of my heart; gently yet sensually, you set my soul on. All that you are is all that I’ll ever need,” she wrote, adding hashtags: #ilovemylife #mymancrusheveryday. The 55-year-old went on to celebrate  Guardian Angel  not only as a partner but as her everyday source of happiness, reminding fans of the couple’s undeniable chemistry. The Omwaka’s love life The two lovebirds, known for their strong bond despite public criticism over their age difference, continue to inspire many with their unapologetic affection and support for each other. They first met in 2020 and courted for about two years before tying the knot on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in a private white wed...

COTU Secretary-General   Francis Atwoli  has showered praise on President William Ruto, saying no Kenyan head of state has demonstrated as much passion for football as him. According to Atwoli, Ruto’s passion for football has surpassed that of any other Kenyan president since independence. Atwoli, who attended the Harambee Stars’ match against Zambia on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, was seen in the company of Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The veteran trade unionist noted that the president’s open support for the national team is unmatched. “With serious harambee stars fans,His Excellency ⁦  @WilliamsRuto ⁩ and The Right Hon ⁦  @RailaOdinga ⁩ and myself. Since independence, No Kenyan president has shown love of football the way His Excellency ⁦ @WilliamsRuto⁩ has shown his undoubtful love to football,” Atwoli said. Atwoli’s remarks come at a time when the Harambee Stars are enjoying overwhelming support following...

ODM leader Raila Odinga has pledged to reward Harambee Stars players Ksh500,000 each following their dramatic 1–0 victory over Zambia in the   African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024  on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Raila, who joined President William Ruto in the Harambee Stars dressing room after the final whistle, congratulated the players, prayed with them, and urged them to keep believing in themselves. His remarks were met with loud cheers from the jubilant squad. “I decided to come and say   hongera   if we can get it. That if we draw or lose, you’re going to play out on the road. I don’t want you to play in front of all the fans here. No, sir,” Raila said, drawing laughter from the players. In unison, the Stars responded with chants of  “Baba ongeza! Baba ongeza! Baba ongeza!”  prompting Raila to confirm that each player would indeed receive Ksh 500,000, a gesture that further electrified the atmosphere. “Mnataka nimsindikie ?500k each”, Raila said Ruto...