Prisons Crowned Japanese Ambassador's Cup Champions: Prisons emerged as the overall champions of the 2026 Japanese Ambassador's Cup national judo tournament held at Kasarani Gymnasium on Saturday. Meanwhile, record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia extended their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League to nine points after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Mathare United. The Zetech University Sparks also kicked off their Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League campaign with a thrilling 51-50 overtime victory against Strathmore University Swords.

Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno Dies in Helicopter Crash: Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johanna Ngeno was among six people killed in a helicopter crash on Saturday in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. The crash occurred at approximately 4:45 pm, killing all six individuals on board. President William Ruto led the country in mourning the tragic death of the MP who served three consecutive terms. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has demanded a thorough investigation into the crash, suggesting that Ngeno faced threats. Six people were confirmed dead following the crash of a private helicopter operating a routine charter flight. Family Appeals for Government Help After Child Swept Away by Floods in Nairobi: A family in Nairobi's Highrise estate is appealing to the government for assistance in retrieving the body of their child who was swept away by floodwaters on Friday. The 17-year-old student was swept away after falling into an open sewer in Nairobi West, triggering a search operation. A similar incident occurred near Nyayo Highrise Estate where another 17-year-old was swept away by a flooded river, with search operations ongoing. These flooding incidents highlight ongoing safety concerns in Nairobi's drainage and infrastructure systems during the rainy season. Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno Among Six Killed in Nandi Helicopter Crash: Tragedy struck in Nandi County when a helicopter crashed, resulting in the deaths of six people, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno. Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen mourned the passing of the Baringo South MP following the crash in Mosop, Nandi County. Speaker Moses Wetangula officially announced the tragic death of the lawmaker in the helicopter accident. This marks a significant loss in Kenya's political landscape.