SportyBet has been named Marketing Campaign of the Year winner at the inaugural iGaming AFRIKA Summit Awards 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, for its “Play with Champions” campaign. The accolade was presented during the iGaming AFRIKA Summit, held from 4–6th May 2026 at Sarit Center and positioned as Africa’s premier gathering for the gaming, fintech and […] The post SportyBet Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year at iGaming AFRIKA Awards 2026  appeared first on Kenya Today.

Adil Khawaja and Peter Ndegwa are presiding over what many Kenyans now see as a troubling decline at Safaricom, a company that was once the gold standard of reliability and customer trust. Under their leadership, service quality has visibly deteriorated, customer complaints have grown louder, and key decisions from the rollout of the “My One […] The post Safaricom’s Slow Drift: How Fuliza Debt, Failing Service and the “My One App” Gamble Are Testing Kenyan Trust appeared first on Kenya Today.

A high-stakes legal battle over the estate of former Attorney General James Karugu is now drawing intense scrutiny, with fresh questions emerging over what critics describe as a calculated attempt to avoid confronting serious allegations at the heart of the dispute. At the center of the case are submissions by a group of petitioners that […] The post EXPOSE: LAWYERS AND REGISTRARS ACCUSED OF HIDING BEHIND LEGAL TECHNICALITIES IN KARUGU ESTATE BATTLE appeared first on Kenya Today.

  A controversial high-level meeting claimed to have taken place in Nyala is now facing growing scrutiny after visual evidence raised serious doubts about its true location. Images circulating online show senior figures seated at what appears to be a formal conference setup, complete with microphones, branded conference materials, and bottled water placed neatly on […] The post EXPOSE: QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER ‘NYALA MEETING’ AS DETAILS POINT TO STAGING OUTSIDE SUDAN, IN NAIROBI appeared first on Kenya Today.

EXPOSE: MOHAMMED JAFFER, ONE PETROLEUM AND THE MT PALOMA FUEL STORM — INSIDE THE CLAIMS, THE DEFENCE, AND THE QUESTIONS THAT WILL NOT GO AWAY A deepening controversy is unfolding in Kenya’s energy sector, and it is rapidly turning into one of the most consequential public accountability tests in recent years. At the center of […] The post EXPOSE: MOHAMMED JAFFER, ONE PETROLEUM AND THE “DIRTY FUEL” SCANDAL — HOW MEDIA SPIN IS BEING USED TO CONTROL THE NARRATIVE appeared first on Kenya Today.

A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding that could redefine how banks in Kenya are held accountable to their customers. At the center of the case is Equity Bank Kenya, now facing serious legal scrutiny after a customer accused the lender of mishandling a funds transfer in a way that triggered financial loss, public embarrassment, and […] The post EXPOSE: EQUITY BANK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AS BOTCHED TRANSFER CASE TESTS KENYA’S CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS appeared first on Kenya Today.

A fresh debate is now unfolding around Paul Russo, the chief executive of KCB Bank Kenya, after new disclosures revealed both a sharp rise in his earnings and a significant jump in his personal stake in the bank. The numbers are drawing attention not just because of their size, but because of their timing and […] The post EXPOSE: KCB CEO PAUL RUSSO’S SH285 MILLION PAY AND SURGE IN SHAREHOLDING RAISE TOUGH QUESTIONS appeared first on Kenya Today.

A major fake gold syndicate has been busted in Nairobi, with two key suspects arrested over a sophisticated scheme that allegedly conned a Swiss investor more than Sh18 million in a deal that never existed. The suspects, Seth Steve Okute and Kelvin Otieno Onyango, were picked up by detectives following a complaint filed by Swiss […] The post SETH STEVE OKUTE AND ‘SONKO’ ONYANGO IN SH18 MILLION FAKE GOLD SCAM AS SWISS INVESTOR LOSES BIG appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has stepped in to support security infrastructure with a KES 2.89 million boost towards the construction of barracks for the Border Police Unit in Kanyonyo. The support was officially handed over at the unit’s headquarters, where Border Police Unit Commandant Davies Lomwatu received the contribution on behalf of the unit. […] The post CO-OP BANK PUMPS KES 2.89 MILLION INTO BORDER POLICE BARRACKS IN KANYONYO appeared first on Kenya Today.

Searches for “best countries to live in” have exploded by a staggering 5,000 percent in just one month, as more UK residents actively explore life outside their home country. The shift is not just online curiosity. The number of UK taxpayers relocating abroad has more than doubled over the past three years, pointing to a […] The post BRITS FLEEING THE UK: SEARCHES TO MOVE ABROAD SURGE BY 5,000% AS AMSTERDAM, SINGAPORE TOP LIST appeared first on Kenya Today.

Fresh questions are emerging over a controversial fuel consignment linked to the vessel MT Paloma, with documents and industry accounts raising concerns about how the product entered the Kenyan market and whether safeguards worked as intended. At the center of the issue is cargo associated with One Petroleum Limited, a firm linked to businessman Mohammed […] The post EXPOSE: QUESTIONS MOUNT OVER MT PALOMA FUEL AS DOCUMENTS POINT TO EARLY BILLING AND SYSTEM-WIDE BLENDING appeared first on Kenya Today.

A man has been arraigned at the Milimani Magistrates Court over an alleged Sh51 million visa fraud case that prosecutors say targeted Kenyans seeking to travel to Canada. Brian Reeves Obare is accused of obtaining money by false pretences after allegedly promising to facilitate Canadian visas through purported links with embassy officials. The case has […] The post BRIAN REEVES OBARE IN COURT OVER ALLEGED SH51 MILLION CANADIAN VISA FRAUD SCHEME appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya has reinforced its role as a key partner to county governments after taking part in the 2026 Own Source Revenue (OSR) Conference, held in collaboration with the Council of Governors. The conference, themed “Land Taxation and Urban Planning for Sustainable County Revenues,” brought together leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore […] The post CO-OP BANK BACKS COUNTY REVENUE DRIVE AT 2026 OSR CONFERENCE appeared first on Kenya Today.

SportyBet has been named Operator of the Year at the 2026 Sports Betting East Africa + (SBEA+) Eventus Awards.  The recognition is reserved for the leading brand demonstrating standout performance, innovation and market presence across the region. The category evaluated operators on commercial success, market uptake, expansion, differentiation strategies, and product quality underscoring SportyBet’s strong […] The post SportyBet Named Operator of the Year at SBEA+ 2026 appeared first on Kenya Today.

  James Orengo: Decades in Power, Zero Tangible Development — The Record Speaks For over four decades, James Orengo has been a towering figure in Kenyan politics. First making his mark as the fiery Ugenya Member of Parliament and currently serving as the Governor of Siaya County since 2022, he has undeniably mastered the art […] The post James Orengo: Decades in Power, Zero Tangible Development — The Record Speaks appeared first on Kenya Today.

Yesterday’s demonstrations were meant to be a defining political moment. Opposition leaders had built them up as a nationwide show of resistance against the rising cost of living and growing economic frustration. The expectation was clear: large crowds, visible pressure, and a statement that could not be ignored. But when the day unfolded, the reality […] The post FAILED PROTESTS LAY BARE OPPOSITION’S STRUGGLE TO CONNECT WITH KENYANS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenya’s fragile economic recovery is facing fresh strain as global shocks and domestic challenges converge, threatening to undo gains made after a difficult period of financial instability. A new report by Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB), the Africa Economic Compass, shows that while the country has made significant progress in stabilising its economy, emerging risks are […] The post KENYA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY UNDER THREAT AS GLOBAL SHOCKS AND FLOODS PILE PRESSURE appeared first on Kenya Today.

Serious questions are now emerging around the operations of the Kwale County Assembly, with fresh allegations placing its Clerk, Fatuma Hassan Mwalupa, at the center of a growing storm over financial management and accountability. According to reports and whistleblower accounts, Mwalupa has maintained a firm grip over procurement and financial flows within the Assembly, allegedly […] The post EXPOSE: THE “UNTOUCHABLE” CLERK AT KWALE ASSEMBLY AND THE BILLIONS UNDER SHADOW appeared first on Kenya Today.

Gikuni United FC delivered a dramatic and hard-fought victory over Nairobi Prisons FC, sealing a 1–0 win in a tense FKF National Division II Metropolis League clash played on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Kirangari Polytechnic. The match was not just about football. It was a full community spectacle, powered by energy on the pitch […] The post “OGOPA GU!” SPORTYBET-BACKED CLASH LIGHTS UP KIRANGARI AS GIKUNI UNITED EDGE NAIROBI PRISONS appeared first on Kenya Today.

Live betting has changed how Kenyan football fans interact with the game. Instead of placing your bet before kickoff and waiting 90 minutes, in-play betting lets you react to what is actually happening on the pitch — a red card, a substitution, a momentum shift — and bet accordingly. This guide walks you through everything […] The post How to Live Bet on Football in Kenya: A Complete Guide for 2026  appeared first on Kenya Today.

In 2022, Gladys Wanga did not merely win an election; she engineered what political analysts still regard as one of the most disciplined and effective campaigns in recent Kenyan history. Her victory in Homa Bay County rested on three pillars of precision: a tightly unified coalition anchored by Raila Odinga, a powerful and historic gender […] The post The Unravelling of Power: How Gladys Wanga Lost Control of the Political and Communications Battlefield appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse is facing mounting political pressure in the Ukambani region, barely months after aligning himself with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). What was initially seen as a strategic political shift is now triggering open rebellion within party ranks. Senior UDA leaders from the region accuse Mutuse of hijacking party activities and […] The post MUTUSE IN TROUBLE: UDA MP ACCUSED OF DIVIDING PARTY, FACING RECALL THREATS appeared first on Kenya Today.

For over two decades, the Orange Democrratic Party (ODM) has been at the forefront of championing for the rights and justice for Kenyans. The colossus of Kenyan politics, the late Raila Odinga struddled Kenya, influencing both discouse and policy that are poor. When Kenyans faced issues, both government support and opposition cried to him for […] The post ODM Party at cross-roads: The Defining moment post-Raila Odinga appeared first on Kenya Today.

Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Felix K. Koskei has witnessed the commitment by Co-operative Bank of Kenya to invest KES 967.5 million in the development of the Taunet Small Hydropower Project in Nandi County. The project, valued at KES 1.7 billion, will see the construction of a 2.8-megawatt run-of-river hydropower plant aimed […] The post Co-operative Bank Commits KES 967.5 Million to Nandi Hydropower Project appeared first on Kenya Today.

Looking for the best betting sites in Kenya for 2026? Compare top bookmakers by M-Pesa payments, welcome bonuses, Aviator, casino games, mobile experience and trust. Kenya remains one of the most active betting markets in Africa. From football and virtuals to casino games and crash betting, local players now have more options than ever. A […] The post Best Betting Sites in Kenya for 2026 appeared first on Kenya Today.

What started as a shocking attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House, West End Mall, has now exploded into a full-blown political storm one that is shaking the foundations of Nyanza politics and raising uncomfortable questions about power, loyalty, and the rule of law. Kenyans woke up to disturbing footage: a sitting senator, […] The post Question over Kisumu Senator Ojienda’s Circle as DCI Nabs Suspects who Assaulted Godfrey Osostsi. appeared first on Kenya Today.

Detectives in Igembe North have arrested a suspected cyber fraudster believed to be behind a series of suspicious digital activities in the region. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation carried out by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) working jointly with Kenya Police Service officers. The suspect, identified as Morris Kithinji Tirimiti, was […] The post Detectives Arrest Cyber Fraud Suspect in Igembe North, Recover Dozens of SIM Cards appeared first on Kenya Today.

Police in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, have arrested a 56-year-old man suspected of attempting to traffic a child after members of the public raised alarm over his suspicious movements with a young boy. The suspect, identified as Gilbert Nyabuto, was arrested in Nyamira Village following an intelligence tip-off from residents who reported seeing an unfamiliar […] The post Suspected Child Trafficker Arrested in Trans Nzoia as Detectives Rescue Missing Boy appeared first on Kenya Today.

A widening investigation into Kenya’s petroleum sector has thrust Mombasa tycoon Mohamed Hussein Jaffer and his business network into the center of one of the most explosive energy scandals in recent years. Detectives are now closing in on more than twenty suspects linked to a controversial fuel consignment that authorities believe may have been fraudulently […] The post The Mohammed Jaffer Oil Web: Inside the Sh4.5 Billion Fake Fuel Scandal Rocking Kenya’s Energy Sector appeared first on Kenya Today.

Police in Makindu have dismantled an illegal donkey slaughter operation that authorities say was supplying meat to unsuspecting consumers in Nairobi. The operation, which followed intelligence reports from members of the public, led to the arrest of two suspects believed to be running the clandestine slaughter ring. Officers drawn from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […] The post Police Bust Illegal Donkey Slaughter Ring Supplying Meat to Nairobi appeared first on Kenya Today.

Kenyan security agencies have disrupted what investigators believe was part of a dangerous terror logistics network after recovering dozens of bales of suspected Al-Shabaab combat uniforms hidden within the busy Eastleigh business district in Nairobi. The intelligence-driven operation was carried out by a joint security team led by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […] The post Terror Supply Chain Exposed: Detectives Seize Suspected Al-Shabaab Combat Uniforms in Eastleigh Cargo Network Bust appeared first on Kenya Today.

A public claim by Kenyan technology entrepreneur Steve Muikia has ignited a heated debate about the origins and ownership of Pesalink, the widely used interbank digital payment system that allows instant transfers between bank accounts in Kenya. In a detailed public thread, Muikia alleges that the system he says he developed was ultimately taken over […] The post Pesalink Ownership War: Steve Muikia Claims Banks Seized His Payment System as Legal Battle Raises Questions appeared first on Kenya Today.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has taken an aggressive step in one of Kenya’s most controversial coastal land fraud cases by seeking court orders to block lawyer Adams Muthama from representing a group of suspects accused of orchestrating a Sh600 million fraudulent land sale in Diani, Kwale County. The move by the DCI signals that […] The post DCI Seeks to Block Lawyer Adams Muthama in Explosive Sh600 Million Diani Land Fraud Case Involving UK Nationals appeared first on Kenya Today.

A set of documents circulating on social media has reopened one of the most controversial financial disputes involving Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), raising uncomfortable questions about how a public infrastructure project worth hundreds of millions of dollars turned into a prolonged legal battle involving banks, contractors, and senior legal figures. The thread shared by Nairobi […] The post KPC Pipeline Billions Under Siege: The Zakhem–Ecobank Deal and the Documents Now Dragging Ahmednasir Into the Spotlight appeared first on Kenya Today.

President William Ruto’s dramatic purge in Kenya’s energy sector has exposed what investigators describe as a deeply entrenched network of politically connected businessmen, shadow companies, and compromised officials that allegedly manipulated oil supply contracts and siphoned millions from public resources, with fresh company registry documents now linking the scandal to a powerful Coast-based business family […] The post Mohamed Jaffer, Mujtaba Jaffer, Ali Abbas Jaffer and Mohamed Husein Jaffer Linked to ONE Petroleum in Ruto Energy Sector Scandal appeared first on Kenya Today.