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- Inspector General of Police nominee Douglas Kanja yesterday spoke out for the first time on the June 25 events that saw scores of Gen Z protesters shot dead within the precincts of Parliament. Kanja, who was serving as the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Kenya Police Service at the time was taken…
- The Agriculture Food Authority (AFA) has recommended for suspension of sugar imports from the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) to allow for the mopping up of excess supply in the market. In a plan that looks set to rev up the nation’s foreign earnings, Kenya is planning to…
- National schools volleyball bronze medallists Nyabondo Boys have been stripped of their award by game officials for fielding ineligible players and were removed from their residential training camp in Kakamega. The team was training alongside other qualified national school teams to represent Kenya…
- Over seven million expectant mothers have benefitted from the Linda Mama programme since its inception in 2013, the Social Health Authority (SHA) says. Consequently, acting Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Elijah Wachira has called on mothers and those expecting to continue accessing…
- President William Ruto’s administration had been urged to deliver on its development agenda and policies it promised Kenyans. The counsel comes amidst measures taken by Ruto to form a broad-based government by incorporating a section of leaders from Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)…
- As the campaigns for the ODM Homa Bay branch chairperson’s intensify, the party has rubbished the appointment of Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang as the interim chairman. Through its twitter handle, the party flagged a letter dated August 14 and purportedly signed by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as…
- The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a manager at Equity Bank who is alleged to have stolen over Sh1.6 billion from the bank deepened yesterday after he failed to appear in court for the mention of the case. David Machiri Kimani was arrested on August 4, and brought to court under a…
- Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua yesterday urged the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU) to suspend a strike they have slated for Monday to allow dialogue while grievances are addressed. Mutua who met with oofiials of the trade union said the government was committed towards addressing the…
- Multiple Paralympic champion Samwel Mushai is keen to make up for missing the Tokyo Paralympic Games by bagging gold in the 1500 T11 race in Paris when the Games begin at the Stade de France on August 28. The 37-year-old who dominated the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil missed the Tokyo Games…
- A 17-year-old minor yesterday told a Mombasa court that suspected Shakahola massacre mastermind, Paul Mackenzie, facilitated the defilement of minors and sanctioned beatings of his followers by his close associates and bodyguards. The minor, who is under a witness protection program, was…
- Veteran Griffin Ligare has been honoured as the LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month (SPOM) for July 2024, following his pivotal role in leading Nairobi City Thunder to their first Kenya Basketball Federation Men’s Premier League title. The Thunder, under the captaincy of the 39-year-old Ligare…
- DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has endorsed Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. In a statement on Thursday, August 15, 2024, moments after meeting Tshisekedi, Raila said they discussed foundational issues of security, development, and…
- Gor Mahia head coach Leo Neiva has announced his squad for the upcoming CAF Champions League opening match in Juba. Among the players included is Harambee Stars attacker Austin Odhiambo, alongside new signings and promising Kenyan youngster Alphonce Omija. Gor Mahia new signings The squad also…
- Ousted United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala has said that a plan to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was initiated by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire. While reports of a potential impeachment motion against Gachagua had…
- Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, has called on private investors to support Kenyan athletes, highlighting the marketing potential and visibility they can provide. Speaking in Eldoret on August 15, 2024, during the awards ceremony for athletes…
- Police Inspector General nominee Douglas Kanja has pledged to safeguard government offices especially Parliament during protests if his nomination is approved. Speaking before the National Assembly Committee on Administration and Internal Security on Thursday, August 15, 2024, Kanja highlighted the…
- All mung beans (ndengu) farmers will be required to register with the relevant County Executive Committee (CEC) members if the Mung Beans Bill, 2022 is passed into law. According to Kitui Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, who is the bill sponsor, the registration is aimed at maintaining a register of all…
- President William Ruto expressed his confidence in Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Kipchumba Murkomen, during an awards ceremony for athletes in Eldoret on August 15. Ruto emphasized his belief in Murkomen’s ability to elevate the sports sector to new heights. Why…
- President William Ruto has officially elevated Eldoret town to become the country’s fifth city. The president signed the charter and pended the government seal conferring Eldoret to a city. The conferment ceremony was held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, on Thursday, August 15, 2024. It was…
- President William Ruto has defended Eliud Kipchoge’s legendary status after the marathoner failed to finish the race in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Kipvhoge, who was targeting a third consecutive Olympic medal, faltered in a race that was won by Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola, and Kenya’s Benson…
- President William Ruto has awarded Olympic medalists with cash rewards following their successful outing at the global showpiece. President Ruto awarded the athlete during a breakfast meeting held at the Eldoret State Lodge on Thursday, August 15, 2024. According to the dummy cheques displayed…
- Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with the athletes who took part in the just concluded Paris Olympic Games to invest well their earnings. The second in command indicated that the athletes secured some amount of money following their successful outing in the Olympic Games. Speaking…
- Concerned residents from Juja, Kiambu county have rejected plans to establish a Kenya Wildlife Service(KWS) camp in the constituency to deal with perennial hyena attacks that have left a trail of deaths and injuries among locals. Kalimoni MCA Godfrey Mucheke who is also the majority leader at the…
- A section of the mining-affected community in Kwale county is calling on the national government to consider returning the land to them after the closure of Base Titanium firm’s operations. The mineral company is expected to cease its activities by the end of December due to mineral depletion.…
- Acclaimed Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma will be among the list of distinguished authors set toattend the fourth edition of the Macondo Literary Festival next month, officials have announced.Macondo Book Society in collaboration with eKitabu, a publishing company that delivers accessibleprint,…
- With lung cancer cases rising in Kenya and globally, citizens have been urged to embrace the use of advanced imaging techniques like chest CT and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans for screening. These techniques can detect the disease early and evaluate how well treatments are working,…
- Gold medallist in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Faith Kipyegon has explained why her achievements are an inspiration to young girls and the future generation. The 30-year-old contributed two medals – a silver in the 5,000m and a gold in 1,500m – to Kenya’s tally of 11 trophies achieved in France…
- The High Court yesterday issued orders directing the Inspector General of Police to ensure that officers do not hide their identity or face when deployed to provide security during demonstrations. Justice Bahati Mwamuye also directed that police officers should, at all times, wear name tags and…
- Officials of a lecturers’ union yesterday threatened to call a protest over persistent salary delaysand failure by the government and university administrations to remit statutory deductions for public university staff. University employees are under financial strain because of the delays, said…
- Kylian Mbappe said there is ‘no limit’ to what he and Real Madrid can achieve together after he scored on his debut against Atalanta to help the club win a record sixth UEFA Super Cup. The France captain completed a long-awaited move years in the making when he joined Real this summer after a…
- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared a public health emergency across the continent due to the rapid spread of Mpox outbreak. Africa CDC is initiating “active engagement” with African Union member states to prevent the outbreak from escalating into another…
- Teaching and non-teaching staff at the financially troubled Moi University have petitioned President William Ruto to change its top management over poor leadership. The staff has asked the Head of State to move with speed and save the public institution from imminent collapse over massive…
- Life for Kwale persons living with disability at Dzombo in Lunga-Lunga sub-county is set to improve as the county government distributes 90 Galla goats. The initiative aims to support individuals with disabilities to improve their economic stability and food security. The Galla goats, known for…
- President William Ruto yesterday ordered withdrawal of all admission letters issued to students without using the newly developed needs-assessment tool that will guide how much fees each learner will berequired to pay. The President warned vice chancellors of public universities against what he…
- Impeached Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza will on Monday and Tuesday next week appear before senate plenary for the second time to defend her continued stay in office after senators rejected anattempt to have a select committee discuss her matter. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi who announced the dates…
- President William Ruto is once again on the spot over some of the unfulfilled pledges, among them compensation of victims of police brutality during the protests that were championed by the youth dubbed Generation Z. While outlining some of the measures aimed at containing public displeasure in his…
- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s lead bodyguard Papita Ranka has been named the new North Eastern Region Police commander in changes that affected over 15 senior police commanders. The Director of Logistics at the Administration Police Service (APS) headquarters Dr Masoud Mwinyi has also been…
- A 17-year-old teenage girl yesterday recounted how she was forced to fast for 38 days in Shakahola Forest in order to hasten her death. Testifying in the case where the Shakahola cult leader, Paul Mackenzie and his 94 followers are chargedwith the murder of over 400 people, the witness whose name…
- Lawmakers have blamed local politics working with criminals, cultural significance, inter communal conflicts and banditry as the reasons behind the insecurity in the six North Rift counties of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu and Laikipia. In a report detailing how the reasons…
- Here is what you need to know to get up to speed with today’s happenings. Eldoret City status conferment President William Ruto is expected to award a charter which will elevate Eldoret town to a city status. President Ruto is expected to award the charter to Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii. The…
- A director of Choice International forwarding Company, together with his two employees has been charged with being in possession of counterfeit goods worth Sh 874 944. Liu Yiman was charged alongside his employees Peter Munge and George Mugendi who are the employees. His fellow director, Cai Liang…
- The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has ordered the Director in Office of Prime Cabinet Secretary (OPCS) Press Service Salim Swaleh and four others to be charged with Sh5.8 million fraud. This is after the DPP declined a request by Swaleh and four others to review the police…
- Newly appointed Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has pledged to fast-track strategies for unlocking the immense potential of Kenya’s tourism sector. Speaking when she took over at the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife headquarters in Nairobi, Miano said she would lead…
- Revelations about the National Treasury’s decision to grant Blue Nile Rolling Mills massive tax exemptions show a troubling tendency to engage in irregularities that threaten the integrity of Kenya’s economic governance. At a time when tax revenue is in high demand, that Treasury officials…
- A former accountant at a State agency has been charged with fraudulent acquisition of public property amounting to Sh302 million. Humphrey Wende Abok was charged in a Milimani, Nairobi, anti-corruption court, with defrauding the State Department for Correctional Services by receiving payments for…
- Dorcas Oduor will become the first woman Attorney General after Parliament approved her nomination yesterday. MPs also endorsed the nomination of Beatrice Askul as the East African Community Affairs Cabinet Secretary, setting the stage for their swearing-in this morning. Lawmakers unanimously…
- The Kisumu county government has unveiled the Pap Konam Agricultural Training College, a Sh64 million project aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector in the region. The institution, located in Seme sub-county, is set to open its doors by the end of the year, marking a significant milestone…
- When Roberto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Kenyan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. For nearly two decades his business thrived as tourists arrived in droves to enjoy the pristine beach and sunny weather. The Tana Lodge…
- Monday marked International Youth Day. The youth, defined by the United Nations as those aged between 15 and 24, represent hope and are the architects of the future. The theme of this year’s event was “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”. Indeed, the recent…
- The supplementary budget passed after the 2024 Finance Bill was rejected and withdrawn was meant to enable the running of critical public services, including education. This gave hope to 46,000 patriotic youths serving as intern Junior Secondary School teachers across Kenya, especially because they…
