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SOCIETY

Hio Ni Stadium Ama Tent, KOT Attack CS Ababu Namwamba On Madaraka Day.

Today, Kenya celebrates it's 60th maiden Madaraka celebrations. All roads lead to Embu, where the national event is held with the President expected to give out a speech regarding the high cost of living, Finance Bill and other critical matters affecting the nation currently. Kenyans on Twitter however have expressed their dissatisfaction towards CS Ababu Namwamba who claimed to have renovated Moi Stadium, Embu with a whooping 436 Million as previously stated by the Cabinet Secretary.

  4 days ago ago
Hio Ni Stadium Ama Tent, KOT Attack CS Ababu Namwamba On Madaraka Day.

POLITICS

CS Ababu Namwamba Hits Out at Azimio Leaders on What They're Pressuring President Ruto to do

Sports, Youth and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has come out to defend President William Ruto against criticism by the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance leaders over the cost of living. The Azimio team led by the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have been claiming that President Ruto is insensitive of the hard economic times, and he is adding more burden to Kenyans who are unable to put food on their tables.

  8 days ago ago
CS Ababu Namwamba Hits Out at Azimio Leaders on What They're Pressuring President Ruto to do

SPORTS

JUST IN: Good news to Kenyan sports as CS Namwamba makes big announcement

Cabinet secretary of sports Ababu Namwamba makes announcement about which is giving great hope in Kenyan sports. He has clearly stated what his ministry is putting in place to make Kenya global sporting arena for yet another time. Ababu said they are planning another massive rally to reinforce Kenya growth in sports which is happening spontaneously.

  17 days ago ago
JUST IN: Good news to Kenyan sports as CS Namwamba makes big announcement

POLITICS

Fearless Omtatah Finally Breaks Silence Hours After Namwamba Slams Him For Taking Ruto To Court

Following yesterday's announcement, Busia County Senator Okiyah Omtatah addressed the comments made by Ababu Namwamba and Moses Kuria on his threat to take Ruto's financial bill to court. Senator Okiyah Omtatah was advised by Ababu Namwamba to concentrate on the National Platform on the Senate floor in order to represent the people rather than pursuing the finance bill in court.

  7 days ago ago
Fearless Omtatah Finally Breaks Silence Hours After Namwamba Slams Him For Taking Ruto To Court

SPORTS

Mixed Reactions After Namwamba Revealed That Moi Stadium- Embu Costed Ksh476M For Renovations

Ababu Namwamba, Cabinet Secretary for Youth affairs, arts and Sports has lauded the Kenya Kwanza government for the swift renovation of Moi Stadium in Embu County under a fixed timeline. While addressing the media on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Namwamba stated that the stadium hosting this year's Madaraka Day Celebrations was renovated at a cost of Ksh476 million.

  4 days ago ago
Mixed Reactions After Namwamba Revealed That Moi Stadium- Embu Costed Ksh476M For Renovations

POLITICS

Azziad, Akothee, Wahu, Churchill Denied Talanta Hela Committee Appointments

TikToker Azziad Nasenya, musicians Akothee, Wahu Kagwi, and comedian Daniel 'Churchill' Ndambuki have been prohibited by Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba from accepting their nominations to the Talanta Hela Creatives Technical Committee. The Talanta Hela program, which Namwamba led with President William Ruto's support, was put on hold by the High Court on Monday.

  12 days ago ago
Azziad, Akothee, Wahu, Churchill Denied Talanta Hela Committee Appointments

SPORTS

Namwamba intervenes to lift ban on AFC Leopards fans for Mashemeji derby.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba and Information and Technology counterpart Eliud Owalo have lifted the ban on AFC Leopards fans, allowing them to attend the Sunday’s Mashemeji Derby at the Nyayo National Stadium. Owalo had requested Namwamba to intervene so that Leopards fans would not boycott the round 30 Football Kenya Federation Premier League match against their arch-rivals Gor Mahia.

  23 days ago ago
Namwamba intervenes to lift ban on AFC Leopards fans for Mashemeji derby.

SPORTS

Ruto dazzles with a Ksh 476M Moi Stadium built in just 15 weeks.

After opening Moi Stadium in Embu for Madaraka Day celebrations, President William Ruto's administration made significant progress in securing his legacy. Ababu Namwamba, the Sports Cabinet Secretary, told the media on May 31 that the refurbishment had cost the government Ksh476 million. Only 15 weeks were needed to complete the uplift, which established the standard for lengthy ongoing construction projects.

  4 days ago ago
Ruto dazzles with a Ksh 476M Moi Stadium built in just 15 weeks.

POLITICS

"Wale Wa Baba The 5th Walienda Wapi?" Ababu Namwamba Causes Laughter as He Asks This (Video)

Former Budalangi constituency member of Parliament hon Abani Namwamba has today caused laughter in his Budalangi constituency when he asked his supporters where these who wanted to stone him for supporting president William Ruto went to just after the August polls in the country. Namwamba is currently attending his home coming ceremony where the Thanksgiving ceremony is at Che's bay Port Victoria.

  5 months ago ago

ENTERTAINMENT

"You Are Such a Special Lady" Top CS Showers Martha Karua With Praises at Kasavuli's Mass Over This

Martha Karua was on Saturday, 14 January 2023, showered with praises during the requiem mass of the late veteran journalist Catherine Kasavuli in Vihiga County Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba lauded Martha Karua as one of the true friends who stood with Catherine Kasavuli until she breathed her last.

  4 months ago ago

POLITICS

Ababu Namwamba Reunites With MP Raphael Wanjala Six Years After Bitter Fallout

From left, sports cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba, Busia governor Paul Otuoma and Budalangi MP Raphael Wanjala After six years of not meeting eye to eye, fiery Budalangi member of parliament Raphael Wanjala and his predecessor Ababu Namwamba have finally buried the hatchet and vowed to work together for the benefit of area residents.

  5 months ago ago
Ababu Namwamba Reunites With MP Raphael Wanjala Six Years After Bitter Fallout

ENTERTAINMENT

"Set The Bar High" Kenyans Hearty Messages of Condolences to Catherine Kasavuli

Kenyans have taken to social media to mourn the death of top news anchor Catherine Kasavuli. The news coming as a disappointment after hearty prayers for her recovery. Her death has brought Kenyans together who are wishing the family of the late , good will. Kasavuli's ailment came to the limelight months ago after her station KBC urged Kenyans to donate blood for her at KNH.

  5 months ago ago

SPORTS

The NYS man who went viral for wiping CS Ababu Namwamba's shoes sponsored to attend World Cup final.

Mr. Dckson Loyerer an NYS graduate went viral on social media after he willingly wiped the shoes of the Sports and Culture CS Ababu Namwamba. Mr. Namwamba through his official Twitter page posted Dickson who accompanied him to the Qatar World Cup final match between Argentina and France. The trip to the Qatar finals comes days after CS Ababu Namwamba rewarded him with a job in his docket after the gesture that won the hearts of millions around the country.

  5 months ago ago
The NYS man who went viral for wiping CS Ababu Namwamba's shoes sponsored to attend World Cup final.

POLITICS

Photos: Top Leaders Grace C'S Ababu Namwamba's Grand Homecoming Ceremony in Budalangi

Sports cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba flanked by top government officials and guests at Che's Bay hotel along the shores of lake Victoria Months after his inauguration as youth, sports and culture cabinet secretary by President William Ruto, Ababu Namwamba has today retreated to his rural home in Budalangi to reunite with his community members and officially celebrate the honour to have him serve in the inaugural cabinet of the Kenya Kwanza government.

  5 months ago ago
Photos: Top Leaders Grace C'S Ababu Namwamba's Grand Homecoming Ceremony in Budalangi

SPORTS

Sports cabinet secretary states what he has told FIFA representatives after the meeting

Good afternoon and welcome to my daily sports updates.Tap on the follow link on the top right corner if you haven't done so to receive more news.Welcome. Sports cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba has been in the meeting with CAF and FIFA representatives who jetted in the country earlier today.

  4 months ago ago
Sports cabinet secretary states what he has told FIFA representatives after the meeting

POLITICS

"An Amazing Human Being" Ruto's Ally Ababu Namwamba Praises Karua During Kasavuli's Burial.

A close ally to President William Ruto who is the cabinet secretary for arts and sports honorable Ababu Namwamba has praised Narc Kenya and Azimio presidential running mate the honorable Martha Karua during the burial of the late Catherine Kasavuli in Vihiga. While delivering his tribute, Namwamba decided to applaud Karua for standing with the family of the late journalist especially during hard occasions which he now describes as showcasing good friendship.

  4 months ago ago

POLITICS

Details of CS Namwamba meeting with ODM Governor Barasa in Kakamega

Sports, culture and arts cabinet secretary Ababu Namwamba has today paid a courtesy call to Kakamega governor Fernandes Barasa at his Governor's office in Kakamega Town. Cabinet Secretary Namwamba who was accompanied by senior Ministry officials was warmly welcomed by Governor Barasa and his county government officials at the Governor's office.

  4 months ago ago
Details of CS Namwamba meeting with ODM Governor Barasa in Kakamega

SPORTS

CS Namwamba Hints at Kenya Bidding To Host World's Games

Ababu Namwamba, who serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, has informed the public that the government intends to submit a bid for the rights to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The bid made by Kenya to host the 2025 Championships, which was rejected by World Athletics due to the country's lack of adequate infrastructure, was given to the City of Tokyo, which will host the 2020 Summer Olympics.

  5 months ago ago
CS Namwamba Hints at Kenya Bidding To Host World's Games

JUSTICE

Great opportunities unlocked for Kenyan artists as a deal is struck with TRACE media.

Ababu Namwamba,cabinet secretary for youth affairs, sports and arts has today had a meeting with Ivy Chelimo and TRACE delegation.The meeting was purposely aimed at unlocking great opportunities for Kenyan artists.The CS says that they have made a deal with TRACE media to develop new talents and market kenyan content to a global audience.He also added that part of their grand plan is to monetise talents saying that TRACE will start with ten raw talents.

  5 months ago ago
Great opportunities unlocked for Kenyan artists as a deal is struck with TRACE media.

HEALTH

Kenyans React As Veteran News Anchor Dies After Battle With Cancer

Heartbreaking news just in this morning.Veteran news anchor Catherine Kasavuli is dead.Veteran journalist and Kenya’s first live news anchor Catherine Kasavuli is appealing for blood donation.She is admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) after being diagnosed with cervical cancer . Speaking on Saturday when he visited and said a prayer with Kasavuli at the Kenyatta National Hospital where she is recuperating, Namwamba termed her a trailblazer in Kenyan television who continues to inspire generations of female journalists.Catherine is the first female TV news anchor in the country, and is credited with breaking the glass ceiling for female TV journalists in the country .

  5 months ago ago
Kenyans React As Veteran News Anchor Dies After Battle With Cancer