Rescue teams searching through the rubble of the collapsed building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, have discovered three more bodies, nearly two weeks since the incident.Two of the bodies were spotted on Wednesday night, while a third was discovered at approximately 6:30 am on Thursday, November 5, as rescue teams continued efforts to retrieve them.
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Victor Wanyama Graduates from FIFA Players’ Executive Programme after 18-Month Intensive Training
Victor Wanyama has taken a major step beyond his playing days, completing the FIFA Players Executive Programme after 18 months of rigorous training.
The former Harambee Stars skipper received his certificate in Miami, United States of America, in June 2026, formally marking his entry into the world of football administration.
The programme, run by FIFA, is built specifically for active and retired players and coaches who are looking to shift into leadership and executive positions within the sport.
Graduates leave equipped with practical skills to manage football clubs, run leagues, or take up roles in football associations at the highest levels.
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By completing the course, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic midfielder now belongs to a select group of world-class former players and industry professionals who have gone through the same curriculum.
The programme blends virtual learning with in-person sessions and includes real-life football case studies, interactive presentations, and club visits to give participants direct exposure to how modern football organisations operate.
The curriculum Wanyama tackled was particularly demanding. His studies covered Football Management, with a focus on youth development and leadership, as well as a Financial Planning module delivered in collaboration with the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Both modules are considered cornerstones of the programme's offering for aspiring football executives.
Beyond technical football management, the programme placed considerable emphasis on the broader qualities needed to lead effectively off the pitch.
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Wanyama completed training in Physical and Mental Well-being, Personal Branding, Crisis Communication, and Philanthropy.
The goal was to ensure that graduates are not only capable administrators but also leaders who can create lasting social impact in their communities.
The 33-year-old Kenyan is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers the country has ever produced.
His club career took him from Celtic to Southampton, then Tottenham Hotspur, before spells in Major League Soccer with CF Montréal.
He also served as captain of the Harambee Stars national team, earning widespread respect across the continent.
His completion of the FIFA programme signals that Wanyama is positioning himself for a significant role in football's future, whether at club, league, or federation level.
See the certificate post that confirmed his graduation:
Wanyama recently visited Tottenham Hotspur's Hotspur Way training ground to join club legends and the men's first team for a special lunch ahead of the Premier League season.
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During his visit, the former midfielder watched the current squad train and shared insights and expectations with the players.
Wanyama expressed optimism about the squad's potential for the campaign, delighting fans online who fondly remembered his influential spell at the club.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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Kylian Mbappe Dropped by Chinese sponsors for Calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’
Kylian Mbappe has been dropped by two major brands in China after a video circulated online in which the French football superstar apparently joked about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.In China, jokes about Mao, the country’s founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remain a social taboo.
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Ndegwa Njiru reveals question that could make or break Nairobi governor candidates
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has raised a question that could shape the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, arguing that voters’ decisions may depend on which candidate can protect their livelihoods and which one threatens them with demolitions.
Njiru said in a statement shared on x account on thursday, November 5, 2026 the contest would ultimately come down to a concern familiar to thousands of Nairobi traders operating small kiosks and informal businesses: whether their sources of income would be protected or destroyed.
“The Nairobi gubernatorial election will be decided by one simple question: Who will protect my kiosk and who will demolish it?” Njiru said.
His remarks come amid growing political competition for Nairobi’s top county seat, with leaders positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election following Governor Johnson Sakaja’s move to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Njiru’s remarks highlight the tension between urban redevelopment and the livelihoods of residents who depend on informal businesses to survive.
A September 2026 survey by Haki Data Lab, the Legal Empowerment Hub and Mathare Social Justice Centre documented the economic impact of demolitions on 123 households in Mathare 3A.
The assessment found that 78.9 per cent of respondents experienced livelihood disruptions following demolitions along the Mathare River corridor.
The destruction of workplaces was the most frequently reported impact, while other residents lost customers, business equipment and income-generating opportunities.
The proportion of surveyed households earning less than Ksh5,000 monthly rose from 33.3 per cent before the demolitions to 54.5 per cent afterwards.
The findings underscore the challenges facing informal traders who rely on kiosks and roadside businesses to support their families.
The survey also found that 5.7 per cent of households reported having no income after the demolitions, compared with 0.8 per cent before the exercise.
Researchers warned that repeated displacement could make it harder for affected families to rebuild their livelihoods and recover financially.
For many traders, the threat of losing business premises goes beyond property destruction, potentially cutting off the daily income they depend on for food, rent and school fees.
Njiru’s remarks introduce a livelihood-focused question into the emerging gubernatorial contest, where candidates are expected to address housing, urban planning, infrastructure and the management of informal settlements.
The debate also comes as Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has hinted at a possible Nairobi gubernatorial bid following Sakaja’s move to ODM and other Nairobi Governorship hopefuls.
As political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 polls, the protection of traders’ livelihoods could become a significant issue for candidates seeking support from Nairobi’s informal economy.
The Mathare survey cautioned that its findings were specific to the households studied and should not automatically be generalised to all demolition exercises across the city.
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Boda boda rider arrested for killing girlfriend who had just returned from Saudi Arabia and stuffing her body in travel bag
Police in Katwe have arrested a boda boda rider suspected of murdering his girlfriend, a woman who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia, and hiding her body inside a travel bag at her home in Masajja, Wakiso District.The victim, identified as 34-year-old Lilian Katusiime, was found dead inside a large travel bag at her residence in Masajja Kibira B, Masajja Division, after neighbours became suspicious of her prolonged absence and noticed her boyfriend removing property from her shop.
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Private School Exposed in Mass KCSE Impersonation
A Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) impersonation case has exposed broader registration irregularities at a private school in Nakuru County, where 37 adults aged 20 to 48 were among 58 candidates registered for the national examinations.This comes as KCSE written papers enter day four on Thursday, November 5.
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How One Young Entrepreneur is Driving Kenya’s Fashion Revolution
While many entrepreneurs view Kenya’s dynamic fashion and creative scene with a sense of caution, Jeffrey Wilson is leaning in. Seven years ago, Wilson embarked on a quest to shift the narrative around local talent. His mission was to inspire Kenyans to buy local designs and, in doing so, spur exponential growth across the domestic fashion ecosystem.
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Tales of a Nyege Nyege first timer Vs a season veteran
If there is one thing everyone ought to do in their life, is to attend the famous Nyege Nyege festival at least once before fuel hits 10k.Just like a typical Matooke Republic citizen, Nyege Nyege has seen it all. From sudden bans and alarming international travel advisories to protests from self-appointed moralists, the festival has absorbed every blow and proved that nothing can stop the reggae.
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Kenya-Nigeria Polo Showdown: Tusker Malt Takes Title Sponsorship for Historic Simon Kuseyo Tournament
In SummaryVisiting players from Nigeria take on host Kenya in an international showdown at the Nairobi Polo Club, Jamhuri Park.Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) extends its partnership with the club, placing flagship premium brand Tusker Malt at the center as title sponsor.The annual weekend event pays tribute to Simon Kuseyo, a pioneer who reached a 5-goal handicap—the highest rank for a Kenyan player in his era.
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Bernice Saroni Raises Alarm After Son Junior Is Choked by Fellow Student in US School
US-based Kenyan social media personality Bernice Saroni has raised concerns over the safety of children in American schools after revealing that her son, Mr Mwangangi, popularly known as Junior, was attacked and choked by a fellow pupil.
In an emotional social media post on Thursday, November 5, 2026, Saroni recounted how a sixth-grade student allegedly attacked Junior from behind, leaving him struggling to breathe.
According to the mother of four, the incident stemmed from a disagreement involving a traffic cone about a week earlier. She explained that Junior had accidentally knocked down the cone, prompting the other student’s father to pick it up, after which her son apologised.
However, Saroni claimed the pupil appeared to have held a grudge over the incident before allegedly confronting and choking Junior days later.
“Today, my heart is broken as a mother. My baby, Mr. Mwangangi (Junior), was CHOKED at school by a 6th-grade student who attacked him from behind,” she wrote.
She further alleged that the student blamed Junior for angering his father while assaulting him.
“While choking my baby, he told him, ‘YOU MADE MY DAD ANGRY!’” she recounted.
Saroni thanked Junior’s friends for stepping in and rescuing him from the attack, revealing that her son later called her while crying and struggling to breathe.
“My baby called me crying, struggling to breathe, telling me, ‘Mommy, a kid choked me!’” she added.
Following the incident, Saroni said she immediately contacted the school to establish how her son had been attacked while under its care.
She claimed she was informed that teachers had been outside while the pupils were left unsupervised in the bus room.
According to the social media personality, the school principal initially said she was unaware of what had happened but promised to review CCTV footage.
Saroni said the principal later called her back and confirmed that the footage showed the sixth-grade student choking Junior.
The incident left her questioning the school’s supervision arrangements and the measures in place to protect pupils from violence.
“WHERE WERE THE TEACHERS? WHO WAS WATCHING OUR CHILDREN? HOW SAFE ARE OUR BABIES IN SCHOOL?” she posed.
Saroni, who is raising four Black sons in the United States, also expressed concern over what she described as hatred and violence directed at Black children.
She questioned why her son had to experience such an ordeal in an environment where children are supposed to feel protected.
“And as a Black mother raising four Black sons in America, I cannot help but ask: Why so much hatred? Why should our children have to experience this kind of violence?” she stated.
The mother maintained that regardless of the circumstances, no child deserved to be subjected to violence or made to feel unsafe at school.
“I don’t know what was in that child’s heart, but I know what happened to my son was WRONG,” she added.
Saroni further admitted that the experience had shaken her confidence in the school’s ability to protect her children, explaining that parents send their children to school trusting that they will be safe.
“No child deserves to go to school and come home traumatised. School should be a place of learning, not fear,” she said.
She vowed not to remain silent whenever the safety and wellbeing of her children were threatened.
“I WILL NOT KEEP QUIET WHEN IT COMES TO THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN!” Saroni declared.
She concluded her emotional message with a prayer for children, particularly those whose parents cannot always be physically present to protect them.