Match day at the Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi. Picture/Courtesy

Kenyan Football Rocked by Politics and Match-Fixing Scandals

From packed stadiums echoing with political chants to shocking match-fixing exposés, Kenyan football has attracted widespread public attention in the past few days. Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi recently hosted thrilling matches by Kenyan standards, including a showdown between the Harambee Stars and the Gabonese national team. Hot on the heels of the international game was…

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A donkey market in Kajiado County, Southern Kenya. Picture/Courtesy

Southern Kenya’s Huge Crime Scene: Nation Jolted By Kajiado Namanga Illegal Activity

The breathtaking landscapes of Amboseli National Park, the majestic Kyulu Hills, and the hidden gem of Nyiri Desert are among Southern Kenya’s most captivating attractions. Scenic drives down Magadi Road or the Nairobi-Namanga Highway easily rank among the top weekend road trip choices for Kenyans. However, a growing wave of illicit operations in the Kajiado-Namanga…

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Inside Kenya’s Chaotic Showbiz: Failing Organizers and Unruly Crowds

As 2024 ended, Nairobi welcomed international acts including Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz, Jamaican Shenseea, and Afrobeat’s finest Divine Ikubor, alias Rema. The highly anticipated events were rocked with chaos, forcing the cancellation of several performances. This is an account of how Kenya’s headline concerts in 2024 turned into a 3-month-long circus that left ticket holders disappointed….

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