The family of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has begun the process of taking stock of his vast fortune following his death in a helicopter crash, raising fresh questions about his business interests in Kenya and his close relationship with President William Ruto.
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Kenya targets 16.8% growth in UK tourist arrivals
Kenya is targeting a 16.8% increase in tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom to 199,645 visitors by the end of 2026, as it steps up marketing efforts to strengthen its position in the European travel market.The target represents an increase from 170,936 British visitors recorded in 2025, with the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) seeking to convert growing interest in the destination into actual bookings.
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Unseen footage of Michael Carrick and Matheus Cunha incident emerges after Man Utd star’s red card against Roma
Footage from inside Old Trafford has shown Michael Carrick's surprising reaction to Matheus Cunha's actions after Manchester United's stunning win over Roma.
A spectacular 90 minutes at Old Trafford saw Manchester United come back from being 2-0 down after 14 mins to beat Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.
But, while the result puts an end to the club's dismal winless streak, it wasn't all good news as star forward Cunha received a red card that clearly hasn't gone down well with head coach Carrick.
Alongside captain Bruno Fernandes, who scored a penalty to take the score to 2-1, Cunha was vital to United's comeback as his two goals ended up being what won them the match at Old Trafford.
His first came in the 83rd minute with the winning goal coming just three minutes later as Cunha whipped the ball into the back of the net before taking his shirt off a celebrating with the home fans.
Of course, the Brazilian was then shown a yellow card for taking off his shirt, a decision he later will have regretted after being shown a second yellow card, this time for a late challenge on Leonardo Balerdi, and therefore being sent off.
But that didn't stop Cunha from sticking around to watch the rest of the match and later running onto the pitch to celebrate the win his teammates and the fans in the stadium.
However, not long after he started celebrating did a clearly angered Carrick grab him and seemingly tell him to leave the pitch immediately, with footage of the moment showing a frustrated Cunha walking off while his teammates celebrate.
Initially, some fans may assume that Carrick did this as a means of punishment for him getting a red card which will rule him out of the next Champions League fixture against Sporting CP on November 25.
However, it may instead me to try and help Cunha from receiving a further punishment from UEFA for re-entering the field of play after his red card.
Under Law 12 of the IFAB Laws of the Game, a player who has been sent off must leave the vicinity of the field of play and the technical area.
This means that a dismissed player, in this case Cunha, cannot simply return to the pitch, even after for celebrations after final whistle, without permission.
Therefore, Carrick may have been acting in Cunha's interest when telling him to get away from all the attention of the celebrations, rather than acting out in anger because of the red card.
That being said, it remains very possible that Cunha could still receive further punishment for his actions following the red card.
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Man Utd fans demand underused star starts every week after stunning comeback against Roma
Manchester United fans have singled out the one player that has to be given a more prominent role after Man United's stunning win over Roma.
United finally put an end to their dismal winless streak as they came back from being 2-0 down to Roma to win 3-2 following a spectacular second half at Old Trafford.
A penalty scored by captain Bruno Fernandes and a stunning brace from Matheus Cunha was enough to come back and secure a vital win, but neither man is the player getting all the praise on social media.
A crazy 30 minutes saw Fernandes miss a penalty before retaking it and scoring United's first goal before Cunha scored two and then picked up a second yellow card that will see him miss the next Champions League fixture.
But, the one thing that has got fans on social media talking is the performance of another player, Shea Lacey.
"Shea Lacey is a huge talent completely changed the intensity of the game," one fan wrote on X.
Another added: "Hope Michael Carrick has been watching this superb cameo from Shea Lacey. He should have started."
With one writing: "Shea Lacey must start more. He has talent, clearly. But he also takes risks in the final 3rd. He actually tries things. And he loves the club, which is more than can be said for many."
While one joked: "Lacey has to be first choice RW. Shea bad boy Lacey best scouser to grace the prem other than Rooney."
In what could be a decisive fixture for Carrick's future as head coach, United face Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday as their final fixture before the international break.
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Stop rising media attacks
The increasing attacks on journalists in the line of duty are alarming and could just get worse in the run-up to next year’s General Election.The Media Council of Kenya (MCK), which documented 47 cases of violations against journalists between July and September, has expressed concern over the apparent assault on media freedom, which is a constitutional right.
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Lift unfair Ebola travel restrictions on Kenya
The two Ebola deaths and at least eight confirmed cases are already presenting a big challenge for this country. The United States, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have already imposed travel restrictions on Kenya.Should this continue, the country risks being isolated despite its openness in dealing with this pandemic.
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Reason why Man Utd fans have green and gold balloons in Stretford End against Roma
Thousands of green and gold balloons were released at Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League clash with Roma – but why?
On Tuesday night, Manchester United welcome Serie A side Roma to Old Trafford for what feels like a pivotal match in what has so far been a dismal season.
But before the match even began, drama unfolded inside the stadium as United fans in the Stretford End released green and gold balloons as part of a protest against the club’s ownership.
Although many of United's fans have been directing their frustrations at the club's players and at head coach Michael Carrick, the majority of the anger has been directed at the club board.
For years, both Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family have become increasingly unpopular, and one fan group decided that they'd truly had enough and were going to make it known on Tuesday night.
In a protest against the Glazer family ownership, thousands of green and gold balloons – representing the club’s original colours – were released from the Stretford End as the Champions League music played.
Shortly after conceding the second goal of the evening, many of the fans then started throwing the deflated balloons onto the pitch at their own players, further showing their anger.
Plans for the protests are said to have been deliberately kept quiet unitl shortly before kick-off, partly to avoid online supporters picking it up, as the unnamed fan group wanted to make it clear the anger was from regular matchgoing fans.
They had hoped to bring a banner with them, reading 'No new stadium, we want new owners”, but they weren't allowed to do so because UEFA were 'unable to sanction the banner in time'.
A similar protest is believed to be planned for the weekend, as United face Aston Villa on Sunday at Old Trafford.
Another protest has recently gained traction on social media, suggesting fans all leave in the 21st minute of Sunday's match, signalling the 21 years of Glazer ownership.
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Winnie Asks Kenyans Which Party She Should Use in 2027 — Here Are Her Two Priorities
East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has sparked fresh political debate after launching an online poll asking Kenyans to advise her on the political direction she should take ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Winnie presented several options, including remaining in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), joining the broad-based government arrangement or moving to the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi Movement.
The poll has attracted attention as political realignments continue within ODM following disagreements over the party's relationship with President William Ruto's administration.
Winnie's question has also raised fresh speculation about her political ambitions, particularly after she expressed interest in contesting the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 elections.
Her possible move to Linda Mwananchi would be significant because the movement has attracted several leaders opposed to ODM's cooperation with the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The faction, associated with Sifuna, has been vocal in demanding that ODM maintains its independence and avoids entering political arrangements that could weaken its position ahead of the next election.
However, remaining in ODM would also carry political significance for Winnie, considering her family's long association with the party and the legacy of her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
The online poll comes amid growing uncertainty over the direction ODM will take as different factions push for competing political strategies.
Winnie's decision could therefore attract considerable attention from supporters who believe she has an important role to play in shaping the party's future.
Her political relationship with Sifuna and other Linda Mwananchi leaders will also be closely watched as the movement continues expanding its presence across the country.
Although the poll does not necessarily represent a final decision, it has opened a new conversation about her political future.
With the 2027 elections approaching, Kenyans will be waiting to see whether Winnie chooses ODM, Linda Mwananchi or another political arrangement.
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EXPOSED: Doctors Finally Reveal the Number of Times Dorita Was Stabbed in the Neck Before She Died
Medical experts have disclosed that 86-year-old Dorita Lasinder Macharia sustained several stab injuries to her neck before she was killed at her residence in Loresho, Nairobi.
Government pathologist Dr Bernard Midia conducted a postmortem examination at Lee Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 3, to establish what led to her death.
The elderly woman also had several other cuts on different parts of her body, indicating that she had been attacked using a sharp object.
The postmortem took more than two hours and was attended by medical experts and lawyers representing the family and the suspects.
Dorita was discovered dead at her Loresho home on Friday evening, October 30. Her killing prompted police investigations that resulted in the arrest of four people.
Although police had requested permission to detain them for 15 days, the court approved 10 days at Gigiri Police Station.
Investigators told the court that they needed more time to obtain CCTV recordings, question witnesses, and examine phone records that could provide important information about the events surrounding Dorita's death.
The detectives are continuing with their inquiries as they seek to establish the circumstances of the killing and identify those responsible.
Source: K24TV
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The biggest mistake some veteran politicians are making is idolizing Riggy G – Ledama Olekina
In his latest remarks, Ledama argued that some experienced politicians were wrongly idolising Gachagua instead of concentrating on building their own political influence and strengthening their support among Kenyans.
The senator's comments come at a time when opposition leaders are engaged in intense discussions over possible alliances and the search for a suitable presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Gachagua, popularly known as Riggy G, has increasingly positioned himself as an influential figure within the opposition following his fallout with President William Ruto.
His political activities have attracted several leaders, with some openly supporting his efforts to bring together different opposition formations ahead of the next elections.
However, Ledama's remarks suggest that not everyone is convinced by the growing political influence surrounding the former Deputy President.
The Narok senator appeared to caution experienced politicians against treating individual leaders as political saviours, arguing that doing so could undermine their independence and ability to make strategic decisions.
His comments are particularly significant given the ongoing disagreements among opposition figures over leadership, political influence and the distribution of responsibilities within a possible coalition.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi and other opposition leaders have featured prominently in discussions about the country's political future.
Meanwhile, Gachagua has continued engaging different political leaders as he seeks to consolidate support against Ruto's administration.
Ledama's latest position is likely to generate reactions, especially among supporters of the former Deputy President.
With the 2027 elections approaching, the debate over who controls the opposition and who deserves political loyalty is expected to intensify as different camps seek to strengthen their bargaining power.