Author: Erastus Maleve

The family of the late John “Daddie” Otieno, a former FC Dynamo Kitui footballer, has announced funeral arrangements ahead of his final send-off following his death after a battle with colon cancer. According to a statement released by the family, Otieno will be laid to rest on Monday, July 20, 2026, at his ancestral home in Homa Bay County. His body will leave Kitui on Sunday, July 19, ahead of the burial service. The family said any updates or changes to the funeral programme will be communicated in due course and appealed to friends, football fans and well-wishers to support…

Celebrated Ohangla musician Tony Ndiema has died, days after collapsing in Rongo, Migori County, in what has become a heartbreaking loss for Kenya’s music industry. Ndiema’s death comes after an intense battle for his life that saw his family, fellow musicians and fans rally together in a desperate effort to raise funds for his treatment. According to his family and management team, the singer collapsed in Rongo and was rushed to Doctor’s Plaza Hospital for emergency treatment. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later transferred to Mediforte Hospital in Kisii for specialized medical care. Medical tests, including…

A prison officer attached to Kitui Prison is in police custody after allegedly obtaining money from the family of an inmate by falsely claiming he could facilitate the inmate’s release. According to information provided by the victim’s family, the suspect allegedly received KSh 13,000 before switching off his mobile phone after the payment was made. The family further alleges that the officer later contacted another relative and demanded an additional KSh 70,000, claiming the money would secure the inmate’s release. Instead of sending the additional money, the family alerted officers at Kitui Police Station and coordinated a meeting with the…

The football fraternity in Kitui County is mourning the death of FC Dynamo star player John Otieno, popularly known as “Daddie,” following a brave battle with colon cancer. In a heartfelt statement released on Sunday, FC Dynamo announced the passing of the talented footballer, describing him as an exceptional player whose contribution to the club both on and off the pitch will never be forgotten. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved star player, John Otieno, popularly known as ‘Daddie.’ John recently faced his toughest battle off the pitch following a…

Veteran Kamba gospel musician and Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) Chairperson Faith Kithele has officially declared her bid for the Kitui County Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election under the Wiper Democratic Movement party. Kithele’s declaration comes after she attended a service at her home church, PEFA Church Kiangini, where she was commissioned, prayed for and blessed by Pastor Florence Mate before embarking on her political journey. In a statement shared after the service, Kithele expressed gratitude to her church family for their prayers and encouragement as she begins her campaign. “Today, I attended a service at…

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Muli has publicly declared his party’s willingness to negotiate a political alliance with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that any cooperation must be based on mutual respect and clear terms. Speaking during the NLP Kitui Summit at Kitui Stadium on Saturday, Muli said the National Liberal Party had received overwhelming calls from its members and supporters to engage Wiper in talks aimed at uniting the Kamba community politically. “We, as the National Liberal Party, are ready to work with Kalonzo, but on terms and conditions because…

One person has been confirmed dead while several others were injured following a road traffic accident at Kinyambu along the busy Mombasa–Nairobi Highway on Friday. The crash involved a 14-seater matatu and two trailers. According to preliminary police reports, the matatu was travelling from Mombasa towards Nairobi when the driver attempted to overtake a trailer. In the process, the matatu collided head-on with an oncoming trailer, resulting in a devastating crash. The impact left the matatu extensively damaged, killing one occupant on the spot and injuring several other passengers. Emergency responders, with the help of members of the public, rushed…

The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) in Kitui has threatened to take action against hospitals that continue charging teachers for treatment despite their enrolment under the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical scheme. Speaking after the conclusion of the two-day Kenya Secondary School Heads Association (KESSHA) Annual General Conference held at the Kitui Multipurpose Development and Training Centre, KNUT Kitui Branch Executive Secretary Simon Mutunga Nding’o said the union had received complaints from teachers who were being forced to pay for services that should be covered by the teachers’ medical insurance. He warned that KNUT would not tolerate health facilities…

Kenyan chess player Sasha Mongeli has etched her name into the country’s sporting history after becoming the first Kenyan to win a medal at the African Individual Chess Championship, securing a bronze medal and earning the prestigious Woman International Master (WIM) title. Mongeli achieved the historic feat at the 2026 African Individual Chess Championship in Botswana, where she finished third in the women’s competition behind two Egyptian Women’s Grandmasters. Ranked 17th going into the tournament based on her FIDE rating, Mongeli defied expectations with a string of impressive performances to claim the bronze medal, delivering Kenya’s best-ever result at the…

The race for the Mwingi North parliamentary seat has burst into life more than a year before Kenyans head to the ballot, with businessman and security expert Hon. Michael Kavate Kanyanya officially declaring his candidature and setting the stage for what could become one of the fiercest political contests in Wiper Party’s traditional strongholds. Kanyanya made the declaration on Thursday while addressing mourners during the burial of Agnes Wisyake in Wangutu Village, Katse, where he pledged to seek the Wiper Party ticket in the 2027 General Election. His announcement immediately thrusts the constituency into the national political spotlight as attention…