jacob Icia

Multimedia Journalist, Sports Enthusiast, Passionate about IR, Peace & Conflict.All hope in the Lord Jesus. [email protected]

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

Forever an Arsenal legend.

Happy birthday, Arsene Wenger ❤️

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

Dr. Ombongi, @HumanitiesUoN has penned a tribute to Prof. Godfrey Muriuki~

The death of Professor Godfrey Muriuki in Nyeri on 15 October 2026 marks the passing of more than an eminent historian. It marks the departure of a scholar who helped give African history intellectual legitimacy, institutional permanence and a distinctly Kenyan voice.

Yet his greatest legacy may lie beyond his publications. For 54 years, he remained at the University of Nairobi, building an institution while nurturing generations of scholars.

Muriuki belonged to the pioneering generation of African historians who challenged colonial assumptions that Africa possessed neither a meaningful past nor the intellectual resources to interpret it. Their task was not merely to recover forgotten histories, but to restore historical agency to African peoples. Through scholarly rigour and intellectual patience, Muriuki helped establish the intellectual independence of African history.

Read the full tribute- https://t.co/egTG1aSFw3

#WeAreUoN

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

Thank you @DrOmbongi for this tribute. We now know much that we did not about Prof. G. Muriuki. We have read, through your lenses, brief history of a great historian. May he rest in eternal peace

[University of Nairobi @uonbi]

Dr. Ombongi, @HumanitiesUoN has penned a tribute to Prof. Godfrey Muriuki~

The death of Professor Godfrey Muriuki in Nyeri on 15 October 2026 marks the passing of more than an eminent historian. It marks the departure of a scholar who helped give African history intellectual legitimacy, institutional permanence and a distinctly Kenyan voice.

Yet his greatest legacy may lie beyond his publications. For 54 years, he remained at the University of Nairobi, building an institution while nurturing generations of scholars.

Muriuki belonged to the pioneering generation of African historians who challenged colonial assumptions that Africa possessed neither a meaningful past nor the intellectual resources to interpret it. Their task was not merely to recover forgotten histories, but to restore historical agency to African peoples. Through scholarly rigour and intellectual patience, Muriuki helped establish the intellectual independence of African history.

Read the full tribute- https://t.co/egTG1aSFw3

#WeAreUoN

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

Enhe...

[@MikeOkinyi HSC @MikeOkinyi]

New twist in the FKF NEC Saga: Women Rep Kerubo Momanyi has been offered the Deputy President position to cross over to the Hussein side (which need one more member to have quorum). Kerubo to be instaled on 13th of October meeting if she shows up.....

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

Mgeni njoo, mwenyeji apone

[Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya @ADAKKENYA]

🇰🇪 @wada_ama PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN KENYA | A NEW CHAPTER FOR CLEAN SPORT
Kenya this morning welcomed the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), Witold Bańka, as he begins a high-level two-day visit focused on strengthening Kenya’s anti-doping programme...

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

Who is that "18-member delegation?"

[Ole Teya @TeyaKevin]

Kenya U17 are set to depart for Spain on Wednesday or Thursday for the next phase of their World Cup preparations.

The travelling party will include 25 players, with Mwanakombo Bakari scheduled to join the squad in Morocco.

The team will be accompanied by 15 technical and support staff, while FKF will have an 18-member delegation.

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

Sad!

[Eric Njiru ⚽️ @EricNjiiru]

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has told a group of reporters in Nairobi that players haven't received allowances for four to five camps while he and his working staff don't have work permits in Kenya.

"For four to five camps, not receiving any cent of what was promised, of course as a human being you will be like, is it worth it? Is it okay for the national team?" the South African said.

"Therefore it becomes hard to manage players who have not been paid.”

"I don't want to be questioned by authorities on why I am in another country illegally.”

"I have no reason to be here because I am not legal to be here. Because it is a big problem to me, but it seems it is not a problem for the people we work for," the former Manchester United assistant coach said, as quoted by @Odhiambo_Brian1.

An FKF official told me the Harambee Stars' allowances are paid directly by the government while the work permit is “a work in progress” with “previous coaches experiencing the same challenge in the past”.

A Ministry of Sports official with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the allowances approval was done “several weeks ago” so they should reflect anytime now.

McCarthy has faced sharp criticism from Kenyan football fans who questioned why he's rarely seen in local matches. A lack of a work permit shouldn't be a reason not to go to Nyayo Stadium to watch Gor Mahia.

Kenya is set to play Eritrea on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium in the opening round of AFCON 2027 qualifiers but the team hadn’t trained by Wednesday morning due to a reported ‘go-slow’ over the allowances and issues.

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

SMH...

[Eric Njiru ⚽️ @EricNjiiru]

Lenkupae, Austo, Aldrine Kibet, Ochuoga, Wangaya etc did not make the Harambee Stars squad for next weekend’s AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Eritrea 🇪🇷 and Guinea 🇬🇳. Five Gor Mahia players make the squad.

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

This was another chance to expose your unfortunate bigotry, and you have done well Sir. Do you know more than @sebcoe & the Council knows? May God keep you in good health so that in 2029, you come and feel the warmth and greatness of Nairobi as Kenya beats your London again.

[Matt Lawton @Lawton_Times]

World Athletics have set new standards for sports governance under Seb Coe. But I fundamentally disagree with the decision by the WA Council to hand the 2029 World Championships to Nairobi ahead of London. My piece here:

https://t.co/SsnoDRhFgp

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

@MutwiriMutuota Makiwa tena... nazidi kukuombea faraja. Mzee na apate pumziko la amani, milele.

[Radio Citizen @RadioCitizenFM]

Hakuna kitu kinachouma kama kuona timu imeitwa kwenye ikulu kukutana na rais alafu wanagoma siku ya pili baadaye sababu ya marupurupu
#MichezoNaBurudani
#RadioNumberOne

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

@KorirOfficial @moyasa_ke @Glasgow_2026 @thecgf @athletics_kenya Kila la kheri Team Kenya

[Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya @ADAKKENYA]

2/2
...on the proposed amendments. Thank you to everyone who took part! 🙌

There's still time to have your say. Share your feedback here: https://t.co/LI0kjHgFXU

#PublicParticipation #PlayTrue

[Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya @ADAKKENYA]

1/2
With the revised World Anti-Doping Code taking effect on 1st January 2027, we're still engaging Kenyans to ensure the proposed changes reflect the views of our stakeholders.

Today, we heard valuable feedback from participants in Nyahururu, Kitui, and Kisumu...

[Champion Mutwiri Mutuota @MutwiriMutuota]

Good morning?

Make sure not to miss #TheFinalWhistle

The Special Programme that will countdown to the #FIFAWorldCup final.

Streaming live on @CGTNAfrica from 1300GMT (1600EAT)

[Champion Mutwiri Mutuota @MutwiriMutuota]

Please take care of our Bossard

Forever a Gunner

Forever our champion

[Barnaba Korir. @KorirOfficial]

Kaptagat Forest Marathon 2026.
Date: 11th July 2026.

Registration link: https://t.co/5qjbrlpgxP

#KaptagatMarathon #RoadToKaptagat #RunKaptagat

[Champion Mutwiri Mutuota @MutwiriMutuota]

It's on taanight at @citizentvkenya

Join us as we discuss the #FIFAWorldCup controversies with @OBurrows

[jacob Icia @icia_jacob]

@KorirOfficial @moyasa_ke @Waziri_Mvurya Congratulations!

In all labour there is profit [Proverbs 14:23]

[Champion Mutwiri Mutuota @MutwiriMutuota]

@Arsenal @icia_jacob Oh yes we deserve

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