# Khendo FM > One of Kenya’s fastest-rising vernacular radio stations — news, culture and commerce across Western Kenya and the North Rift. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/): the station, what is on air and the latest stories - [Live](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/live): the stream and what is playing now - [News](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news): Station news, community stories and the headlines that matter. - [Business](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/business): Markets, media and the technology reshaping how Kenya works. - [Lifestyle](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle): Entertainment, the good life and everything in between. - [Sports](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports): Football, athletics and rugby — from the county pitch to the world stage. - [Regional](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional): Local county coverage and the international stories Kenyans are talking about. ## Latest - [Affordable Housing Project to the People: Khendo FM Partners with Housing State Department](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/affordable-housing-project-to-the-people-khendo-fm-partners-with-housing-state-department): Khendo FM has successfully concluded a month-long media partnership with the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, executed through Apex Novelli Limited, to promote the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) across the Western and North Rift regions. - [Happy 4th Anniversary, Khendo FM — A Voice of the People, Powering the Next Chapter in Local Broadcasting!](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/happy-4th-anniversary-khendo-fm-a-voice-of-the-people-powering-the-next-chapter-in-local-broadcasting): Khendo FM, one of Kenya’s fastest-rising vernacular radio stations, marks its 4th anniversary on October 21, 2025 — a milestone that underscores its growing influence in the regional broadcast landscape. - [Serious allegations of misuse of CDF funds engulf John Chikati’s Tongaren Constituency](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/serious-allegations-of-misuse-of-cdf-funds-engulf-john-chikatis-tongaren-constituency): Serious allegations of misuse of CDF funds engulf John Chikati’s Tongaren Constituency. - [President Ruto: My critics are unfair, I will prove them wrong](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/president-ruto-my-critics-are-unfair-i-will-prove-them-wrong): President Ruto at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on December 12, 2024 President William Ruto used the occasion of Kenyans 61st Jamhuri Day, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on Thursday to fire back at his critics assuring the country, on another occasion, that he will deliver as per his government’s pledges. - [What are your Christmas plans this year? Share with us!](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/what-are-your-christmas-plans-this-year-share-with-us): A few days are left before Christmas Day. Different people have different plans. There are those in urban areas planning to travel and enjoy with their families. There are those who will travel out of the country. And yet there are those ‘without plans’. - [Brazilian forward Kayk joins Manchester City squad](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/brazilian-forward-kayk-joins-manchester-city-squad): It was announced in April that the Club had reached an agreement with Fluminense for the 18-year-old, who has now joined up with Pep Guardiola’s first team squad at the City Football Academy. - [Bar owners urge Uhuru for more time, want County taxes slashed](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/bar-owners-urge-uhuru-for-more-time-want-county-taxes-slashed): Bar owners want their operating hours extended beyond 7pm cutoff in order for them to recover from the adverse economic effects of Coronavirus lockdowns and closures. - [Luhya traditions that have graced the 2020 festivities](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/luhya-traditions-that-have-graced-the-2020-festivities): The Luhya community has always boasted in terms of culture and customs. Despite the Covid -19 pandemic most families had the chance to uphold the never changing traditions. The most common ones being celebrated in this year’s holiday festivities. - [Universities (Amendment) Bill introduced into the House for the Second Reading](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/news/universities-amendment-bill-introduced-into-the-house-for-the-second-reading): Tuesday afternoon, Leader of Majority at the National Assembly Amos Kimunya introduced the Universities (Amendment) Bill to the crucial second reading but the House suffered a quorum hitch. - [Questions as Governors ask for hefty sendoff perks](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/questions-as-governors-ask-for-hefty-sendoff-perks-2): Governors who have served for two terms may be paid as much as Sh11.1 million in lump sum and a proposed lifetime monthly pension of Sh739,200 if the 47 County Assemblies and the National Assemblies approve a bill fronted by County Assemblies Forum. - [Questions as Governors ask for hefty sendoff perks](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/questions-as-governors-ask-for-hefty-sendoff-perks): Governors who have served for two terms may be paid as much as Sh11.1 million in lump sum and a proposed lifetime monthly pension of Sh739,200 if the 47 County Assemblies and the National Assemblies approve a bill fronted by County Assemblies Forum. - [High court bars Ann Kananu nominee Mutunga Mutungi from being sworn in as Nairobi deputy governor](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/high-court-bars-ann-kananu-nominee-mutunga-mutungi-from-being-sworn-in-as-nairobi-deputy-governor): Following a constitutional petition filed by activist Okiya Omtatah at the High Court Friday morning challenging the eligibility of Paul Mutunga Mutungi to hold the office of the Deputy Governor of Nairobi City County on account of the on-going corruption cases against him in the Anti-Corruption… - [Justice at last for lawyer Willie Kimani? Court finds that police officers have case to answer](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/justice-at-last-for-lawyer-willie-kimani-court-finds-that-police-officers-have-case-to-answer): A Court in Nairobi has found that four police officers and another civilian have case to answer in murder of lawyer Willie Kimani, his client and a taxi driver. The case has been delayed for long long after he was abducted and killed 5 years ago. - [Fourteen people die in DR Congo after an illegal mine collapses on them](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/fourteen-people-die-in-dr-congo-after-an-illegal-mine-collapses-on-them): An official in the Democratic Republic (DR) of Congo has announced that at least 14 people have been killed after an illegal mine collapsed. - [Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/philippines-manny-pacquiao-to-run-for-president-in-2022): AFP: Philippine boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao declared Sunday he will run for president in 2022, ending months of speculation about whether the legendary fighter would seek the country’s top job. - [Ex Algeria President Bouteflika, 84, is dead](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/regional/ex-algeria-president-bouteflika-84-is-dead): Algeria’s former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who resigned in 2019 amid huge protests against his rule, died Friday aged 84, public television announced. - [Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor sets the new half marathon World record in Copenhagen, Denmark](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/kenyas-geoffrey-kamworor-sets-the-new-half-marathon-world-record-in-copenhagen-denmark): Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor set the new Half Marathon World record on Sunday in Copenhagen, Denmark and has kept the world of athletics talking He won the fifth edition of the Copenhagen Half Marathon in 57 minutes and 59 seconds smashing the previous time of 58.18 set by Abraham Kiptum in Valencia… - [Ruth Chepngetich scoops Kenya’s first gold in Doha marathon](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/ruth-chepngetich-scoops-kenyas-first-gold-in-doha-marathon): Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich won the women’s marathon at the World Championships as 28 of the 68 starters withdrew in grueling conditions in Doha. - [What you need to know about Luwi Hausa of the MARIA Series](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/what-you-need-to-know-about-luwi-hausa-of-the-maria-series): Maria is a local TV series which aired during the week on Citizen TV as from 7:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Two characters stand out from the Telenovela series Maria and Luwi. However in this case we look at the hopeless romantic Luwi Hausa, who acts as the guy in love with a ghetto orphaned girl Maria. - [Manchester United to complete Amad Diallo deal in January](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/manchester-united-to-complete-amad-diallo-deal-in-january): BBC SPORT – Manchester United are confident they will be allowed to complete the £19m signing of teenage Atalanta winger Amad Diallo at the beginning of January. - [Arsenal ready to ditch assists tactician Mesut Ozil after Unai Emery snubs him](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/arsenal-ready-to-ditch-assists-tactician-mesut-ozil-after-unai-emery-snubs-him): ARSENAL are finally ready to ditch Mesut Ozil by sending him out on loan – and will even pay for him to leave the club. The German playmaker, 30, is currently earning £350,000-a-week at the Emirates, despite barely playing. - [Adam Lallana salvages Liverpool a point after another clunky Old Trafford performance](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/adam-lallana-salvages-liverpool-a-point-after-another-clunky-old-trafford-performance): TELEGRAPH – W as it a sign of Liverpool’s title credentials that they could play so poorly and still show the spirit to come away from Old Trafford with a draw? - [AU hails US for ‘remarkable’ leadership on vaccine waiver](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/au-hails-us-for-remarkable-leadership-on-vaccine-waiver): AFP – The Africa Union’s health watchdog has praised the United States’ support for a waiver on patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines as a “remarkable expression of leadership”. - [Arsenal vs. Tottenham result: Gunners thrash Spurs and hold on for 3-1 London derby win](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/arsenal-vs-tottenham-result-gunners-thrash-spurs-and-hold-on-for-3-1-london-derby-win): SportingNews >>> Is Arsenal back? Mikel Arteta’s side showed few flaws in a 3-1 London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur, which allowed the Gunners to leapfrog their rivals in the Premier League standings. - [West Ham 2-3 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho is ‘back where he belongs’](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/west-ham-2-3-tottenham-jose-mourinho-is-back-where-he-belongs): BBC – It has been a long 11 months for Jose Mourinho. Sacked by Manchester United on 18 December 2018, Mourinho has not exactly disappeared from public life. There were a number of interviews, a few sponsorship commitments and those compelling appearances on Sky Sports’ football coverage. - [Manchester City team manager Pep Guardiola mother, 82, killed by coronavirus](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/manchester-city-team-manager-pep-guardiola-mother-82-killed-by-coronavirus): By AFP: Pep Guardiola’s 82-year-old mother has died after contracting coronavirus, Manchester City announced on Monday. “The Manchester City family are devastated to report the death today of Pep’s mother Dolors Sala Carrio in Manresa, Barcelona, after contracting coronavirus,” the Premier League… - [Arteta calls for temporary subs for head injuries](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/arteta-calls-for-temporary-subs-for-head-injuries): BBC SPORT— Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says concussion substitutions in football should be considered. The Gunners’ Brazil defender David Luiz will miss Thursday’s Europa League game against Rapid Vienna as he continues to recover from a clash of heads with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez on Sunday.… - [Olunga wins Golden boot, named J1-League MVP](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/olunga-wins-golden-boot-named-j1-league-mvp): Michael Olunga Posses with his awards after the ceremony GOAL.COM – Kenyan international Michael Olunga has been crowned as the J1-League’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the concluded 2020 season. - [Thomas Tuchel’s huge personal sacrifice takes Chelsea from crisis to Champions League final](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/thomas-tuchels-huge-personal-sacrifice-takes-chelsea-from-crisis-to-champions-league-final): FOOTBALL.LONDON: From a sporting perspective, Chelsea have qualified for their first Champions League final in nine years after beating Real Madrid 3-1 across two legs in the semi finals in a huge result for the club. - [Cheika calls up reinforcements from outside his RWC squad](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/cheika-calls-up-reinforcements-from-outside-his-rwc-squad): Australia head coach Michael Cheika may have named his Rugby World Cup squad last month, although he has already had to call in reinforcements to help ease the workload on his players ahead of the tournament. - [South African Select women team unveiled, excited ahead of Spanish team clash f](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/south-african-select-women-team-unveiled-excited-ahead-of-spanish-team-clash-f): Cape Town – Springbok Women’s coach Stanley Raubenheimer and assistant coach Lungisa Kama shared the players’ excitement ahead of Saturday’s match between the SA Select Women and the Spain Invitational XV in Despatch and said they were looking forward to seeing the young team in action. - [Rugby legend Gareth Thomas reveals his HIV positive diagnosis after years of secrecy](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/rugby-legend-gareth-thomas-reveals-his-hiv-positive-diagnosis-after-years-of-secrecy): MIRROR: Rugby legend Gareth Thomas today reveals his torment after keeping his HIV positive diagnosis a secret for years. In a candid and emotional interview, he tells the Sunday Mirror how he sobbed in the arms of a doctor, feared he would die – and felt like ending it all by driving over a clif… - [Argentina coach Mario Ledesma sorry for heat of the moment ‘small nation’ ref jibe](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/sports/argentina-coach-mario-ledesma-sorry-for-heat-of-the-moment-small-nation-ref-jibe): Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma apologised on Monday for his heat-of-the-moment criticism of the referee after his side lost to France 23-21 in agonising last-minute fashion at the weekend. - [ou Didn’t Know? It’s The #NoNewFriends Season](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/ou-didnt-know-its-the-nonewfriends-season): What happens in the age of #Nonewfriends. Is it just another antisocial media cry for help? Or do we just say it to validate a weakening bond? - [8 Unbelievable Reasons Why You Should Sleep Naked](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/8-unbelievable-reasons-why-you-should-sleep-naked): Would you believe me if I told you that you can lose weight, improve your appearance, make more money, reduce stress and anxiety just by taking off your clothes when going to bed? While there are other ways to achieve the above, let’s focus on this one simple method! - [18 tips on how to love a successful career woman](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/18-tips-on-how-to-love-a-successful-career-woman): 1. Don’t pursue her for her money or to make yourself look good by having her as a trophy. When she finds out you are using her, she will cut you off instantly. She is not afraid to protect herself 2. Don’t expect her to slow down her career growth. - [Five Things You Can Do as a Couple Instead of Binge Watching TV Shows](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/five-things-you-can-do-as-a-couple-instead-of-binge-watching-tv-shows): Talk! Instead of spending an entire day in silence with your eyes glued to the TV, switch off that television and engage in actual conversation. Talk about each other’s dreams, interests, inspirations and goals. You’d be surprised how much you’d learn about each other. - [17 Lessons that men need to learn about women](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/17-lessons-that-men-need-to-learn-about-women): 1. Women fall in love with words. Words communicate your intentions and why you do what you do with her. Which is why it is important for her to hear you say you love her. Verbalize affection. 2. Women stay in love when your actions match your words. - [Best dating advice from experts: Trying blacks and Africans?](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/best-dating-advice-from-experts-trying-blacks-and-africans): Review Breakdown: Black Dating Sites: Courtesy Looking for the best dating sites and apps to meet black singles? Below is a summary of our top picks, with key data points and links to each dating service. - [Cheating dilemma: Would you forgive your partner if you caught him or her cheating on you?](https://www.khendofm.co.ke/lifestyle/cheating-dilemma-would-you-forgive-your-partner-if-you-caught-him-or-her-cheating-on-you): Most of you will bear with me that if there is one thing that has the power to wipe off many years of happiness and shatter your dreams and love life definitely infidelity will always top a list of all things.