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- Like father like son, goes the saying that aptly defines Kenyan politics that seem to have revolved around the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga family for decades. The biological son of the former Vice President, opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga and former Prime Minister like his father in life grabs…
- Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are undeniably the backbone of Kenya’s economy, significantly contributing to economic prosperity and social well-being. These enterprises play a crucial role in fostering innovation and introducing new ideas into the market, thereby enhancing economic…
- Kenya’s recent shift to a New Funding Model (NFM) for university education has been, for all reasons and purposes, well intended. The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and the Universities Fund (UF) have been tasked with implementing this model, which aims to classify government-sponsored…
- Residents of Green Park Estate in Athi River have got a reprieve after the Court of Appeal ruled that their homes are not built on riparian land. ‘ A three-judge Bench led by Kathurima M’Inoti, Hellen Omondi and Imaana Laibuta found that Superior Homes estate had followed all the procedures before…
- Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njuguna Ndung’u’s call for a swift exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list highlights the urgent need for Kenya to address its deficiencies in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks. His concerns, based on…
- The government yesterday got a reprieve after the Supreme Court issued a conservatory order staying the lower court’s decision that declared the Finance Act 2023 unconstitutional. The National Treasury Cabinet Secretary had moved to the apex court seeking to have the Court of Appeal’s ruling…
- A 32-year-old housewife found guilty of murder by an Eldoret court was yesterday handed a lesser sentence after apologizing to her father-in-law over a domestic feud that resulted in the brutal killing of her estranged husband five years ago. Abigael Yego (pictured) is said to have stabbed…
- Seasoned netball national team coach Peninah Nyakundi is facing a selection headache with a tight deadline of five days ahead of the 2024 Mirxes Nations Cup, scheduled for September 1-7 at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. At the moment, the Kenya Netball Federation is yet to announce the team’s…
- Sports Disputes Tribunal (SDT) has trashed a contempt case filed against Football Kenya Federation (FKF) office bearers. The matter was lodged by sports journalist Milton Nyakundi, who questioned why FKF continued to operate and receive funding from the government and other organisations even after…
- The Formula 1 season resumes with this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, the first of 10 races that remain in this year’s calendar.Our F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your questions going into the race at Zandvoort… Assuming Max Verstappen’s current lead is unassailable, who is likely to end up as…
- Long jumper Samson Ojuka is confident of a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games where he will be making a debut after staging an impact at the world championships. The fourth year law student at Kenyatta University yesterday told People Sport that he was enjoying his training in…
- Kenya’s school ball games teams, competing in the 21st edition of the East Africa Schools Championship in Uganda, excelled, securing victories against the hosts. The national boys’ rugby 15’s champions, Embu’s All Saints’, narrowly defeated Uganda’s Mary’s Kisubi 24-23. On the second day of the EA…
- KCB RFC 7s head coach Andrew Amonde is upbeat as his team prepares for the Kabeberi 7s, the fourth leg of the National Sevens Circuit, set for this weekend in Nairobi. Despite a challenging performance at the Dala 7s in Kisumu, where KCB finished fifth, Amonde remains hopeful. KCB’s campaign at…
- Baldev Chager resisted a stiff challenge to clinch the 2024 Mini East African Safari Classic Rally, driving a Porsche 911 with Kavit Dave as his navigator. Chager was fastest in five out of the eight competitive stages over the three days of rallying. Ian Duncan and Jaspal Matharu finished in…
- A survey conducted by Standard Monitoring and Assessment of Relief and Transitions (SMART) has revealed that Turkana County Global Acute malnutrition has reduced. The latest SMART survey has shown that county’s Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) rate decreased by up to five points percentage from the…
- One of Kenya’s high-end schools that administers international curriculum is in the eye of a storm after a London based examination body cancelled test results of all students in the 2023/2024 academic year. Students at the Light International School who sat for their International General…
- A USA-based Kenyan educationist and motivational speaker Dr Vincent Kituku has appealed to the government to find a quick and lasting solution to the planned teachers’ strike when schools reopen for the third term. Dr Kituku said if the planned strike is not averted, it will impact negatively on…
- Members of Parliament (MPs) grilled Education Principal Secretary for State Department of Higher Education and Research Beatrice Muganda over the controversial university funding model. On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the MPs raised concerns about the…
- Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) officials in Nyeri County have told parents not to take their children to institutions of learning when the third term commences next week. Addressing a press conference in Nyeri on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, union officials led by branch…
- The government will ensure a transparent recruitment of commissioners for the positions that are due to become vacant in constitutional commissions, President William Ruto has said. The President said the recruitment to positions of responsibility must demonstrate true fidelity to the rule of law.…
- The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has ordered the recall of a drug manufactured by an Indian firm. In a statement on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the board revealed that it has ordered the withdrawal of S-PRAZO (Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules 40mg) Batch No SPZ-302 Manufactured by…
- Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League side AFC Leopards have extended the contract of goalkeeper Levis Omondi Opiyo. According to Ingwe’s club statement on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Opiyo has extended his stay at the dens for another year. The contract extension means Opiyo will stand…
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, held a meeting with the leadership of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) in Nairobi. CS Mutua has taken to his official social media handles to share some of the details of the meeting. Mutua on NSSF’s initiatives In a statement…
- A German court has rejected an appeal by a 99-year-old woman who was convicted of being an accessory to more than 10,000 murders in her role as a secretary to the SS commander of the Nazis’ Stutthof concentration camp during World War II. The ruling on Tuesday by the Federal Court of Justice in…
- Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah has backed the ongoing public scrutiny of government projects across the country. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Senator Omtatah emphasized the crucial role of public oversight in ensuring the government is held accountable for…
- Former Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) head of investigations, Francis Musyoki, yesterday faced scrutiny in court over his failure to pursue several leads that could have clarified the source of Sh53 million that ARA seeks to forfeit to the State. Advocate Ndegwa Njiru questioned Musyoki regarding ARA…
- Kenya’s public transport sector is on the cusp of paralysis, with 400 matatu saccos threatening to strike following the government’s decision to place Invesco Assurance Company Limited, the Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) insurer, under statutory management. This move has led to significant…
- Kenyan men have been advised to go for regular medical checkups to enable them to detect health risks at an early stage. Dr Pauline Wangui, the head of non-communicable diseases at Gatundu Level Five Hospital in Kiambu County noted with concern that men have been shunning medical screenings, a poor…
- As the alarming surge in Mpox cases continues to spread across parts of Africa, including Kenya, a Kilifi-based medical devices manufacturer, Revital Healthcare, is on the brink of a significant breakthrough. The company is nearing the development of the continent’s first rapid diagnostic testing…
- As the world celebrates World Mosquito Day today, scientists have introduced a revolutionary technology that could conserve mosquitoes instead of killing them while eliminating some of the diseases transmitted by mosquitos. Known as gene drive technology, this innovative approach promises to…
- Tower of Babel. This refers to the biblical story found in the Book of Genesis. In the biblical narrative, after the Great Flood, people—Noah’s descendants spoke a single language and migrated to the land of Shinar (Babylonia). Overly ambitious, they decided to build a tower that would reach the…
- The mystery of the disappearance of a manager at Equity Bank who is alleged to have stolen over Sh 1.6 billion took another turn yesterday with his lawyers filing an application before the High Court seeking habeas corpus. Lawyers, led by Ndegwa Njiru and Alex Gatundu, moved to the High Court…
- Controversial businessman Jimi Wanjigi was yesterday arrested after he honoured a summons and presented himself before the detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). The detectives said he was being investigated over illegal possession of six firearms, and that the arrest…
- Youths in Machakos County are now part of a multi-sectoral forum on peace and security following an initiative by County Commissioner Josephine Ouko. Ouko has established a County Multi-Sectoral Coordination and Collaboration Forum on peace and security which will help build bridges among…
- Nyanza scholars have paid tribute to distinguished scientist Prof Kawango Agot (pictured) known for her extensive work in HIV prevention and public health for decades. Colleagues and friends reminisced about Prof Agot’s passionate advocacy for HIV prevention terming her a dedicated mentor to many…
- The government yesterday raised alarm over a spike in Mpox cases, saying at least 20 suspected victims could be freely mingling with the public. At a press conference yesterday, the Ministry of Health said it was currently screening 10 of the samples collected to be able to confirm whether they…
- Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza operates with impunity, disrespects the constitution and all those who work under her and hence is unfit to hold office, Members of the County Assembly averred yesterday. Defending the governor’s third impeachment, the MCAs told the Senate that they had enough evidence…
- A section of Kwale leaders have strongly criticized the proposed plan by the Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) to charge tolls on the newly launched multi-billion shilling Dongo Kundu bypass. Led by Nominated Senator Raphael Chimera, they said that the tolling policy will impose an…
- Mercy Chepkemoi will be banking on her world cross-country experience ahead of the World Under-20 Athletics Championships set for Lima, Peru, next week. Born in 2005, Chepkemoi will compete in both the 5,000m and 3,000m events when the Championships kick off from August 27 through August 31 at the…
- Business people in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, have been urged to ensure the town successfully hosts the County Assemblies Sports Association (CASA) games slated for late next month. County Speaker Lantano Nabaala further stated that if Nyahururu fails to host the sports extravaganza due to lack of…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Jimi Wanjigi in court Safina Party leader and businessman Jimi Wanjigi is set to appear in court this morning following his arrest and detention on Monday, August 19, 2024. Wanjigi was arrested at the Directorate of Criminal…
- Former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Sam Nyamweya has urged stakeholders to allow the process of holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) to proceed without interruption, insisting it is the only way to resolve the current impasse in Kenyan football. After months of uncertainty, FKF has…
- Kenya’s para-athlete Nancy Chelang’at Koech feels very much fit and prepared compared to 2021 when she won bronze, the only medal for Team Kenya at the Tokyo Summer Games. Chelangat who will be competing in the women 1500m T11 race, yesterday told People Sport that she had improved on her personal…
- Proceedings against embattled Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, which started at the Senate yesterday, have raised important questions about what infringements ought to be considered impeachable. This will be important going forward because there is a risk of watering down impeachment proceedings to…
- President William Ruto’s bid to form a broad-based government is far from resolving Kenya’s political and economic crisis. The Kenya Kwanza administration should be under no illusion that its desperate decision to co-opt Opposition Raila Odinga’s allies into the Cabinet has received popular…
- Last week’s crackdown by Officials of the Nairobi County government on popular food kiosks within the Central Business District (CBD) has reignited debate on the need for the authorities to redeem the city’s lost glory. The Nairobi City of yesteryears that was once dubbed “the green city in the sun…
- A Nairobi businessman has filed a case at the Small Claims Court in Nairobi against National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula over a Sh298,000 debt he allegedly has refused to settle. The businessman, Isokat Bethwel, through his lawyer Ashioya Mogire filed a claim seeking court’s intervention to…
- The government has been asked to offer scholarships to students doing medical courses in private universities. Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Board Chairman Prof Simon Gicharu says since the course is offered only in a limited number of universities, learners should be allowed to…
- As schools re-open for the Third Term on Monday next week, a showdown is expected between the government and teachers’ unions over unmet promises. Yesterday, the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) announced plans to join the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) in what may…
- The Anti-Corruption Court yesterday ordered businessman Yagnesh Devani to deposit a cash bail of Sh5 million to secure his release after denying charges of fraudulently disposing of mortgaged petroleum products in September 2008. In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki on Milimani Anti-…
