Gatlin has revealed how similar the current American 4 by 100m relay team is to the great record-breaking Jamaican men’s relay teams which were anchored by Usain Bolt. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has drawn a striking parallel between the current US women’s 4x100m relay team and the dominant Jamaican relay teams anchored by Usain…
The Ministry of Agriculture has refuted recent reports claiming that a shipment of fertilizer donated by the Russian Government to Kenya cannot be located. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that 564 tonnes of fertilizer donated by Russia went missing in transit. In response, the Ministry, through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), clarified that the…
By REUTERS Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a week of deadly clashes in anti-tax protests. Clouds of tear gas wafted over downtown Nairobi after protesters set fires on Waiyaki Way, the…
Nyali MP Mohamed Ali has urged Mombasa youth to avoid participating in anti-government protests, asserting that they have been taken over by individuals with heinous plans. Ali’s appeal followed a day of unprecedented chaos in Mombasa, where protests meant to be peaceful turned violent. Reports indicated that two people lost their lives, numerous others…
Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson Lyn Mengich.[Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has suspended plans to increase salaries for State officers, citing economic realities and budget constraints. SRC Chairperson Lyn Mengich, in a statement on Wednesday, July 3, said the decision was meant to ensure fiscal sustainability. “Therefore, in consultation with the…
Kenya had finished second in group B on Tuesday, but their fate was not in their hands, as both Namibia and Angola won their ties in group C to seal the remaining semi-final spots. Kenya’s Emerging Stars have been eliminated from the 2024 COSAFA Cup despite a strong performance that saw them finish second in…
The National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) claimed it paid out Kes.368 million in excess claims due to typing errors and cannot trace where the funds went. Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu exposed leakages within the Fund, revealing that in the year to June 2023, NHIF paid Kes.814.9 million in claims, while hospitals only billed Kes.447.12 million through…
By BOB KARASHANI Speculation is rising over the abrupt removal of Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Commissioner General Alphayo Kidata earlier this week against a backdrop of discontent among foreign investors and domestic traders over questionable taxation practices. President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Tuesday named Zanzibar revenue chief Yusuph Juma Mwenda as the new TRA boss…
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) announced Wednesday evening that the proposed increment of salaries for all state officers has been put on halt. SRC Chairpseon Lyn Mengich, in a statement noted that the decision was arrived at after extensive talks with the National Treasury “In consultation with the National Treasury, SRC freezes the upward…
Donyell Malenn (center) celebrates after scoring for Netherlands.[AFP] The Netherlands swept into their first European Championship quarter-final since 2008 as Donyell Malen scored twice in a 3-0 win over Romania in the last 16 on Tuesday. Cody Gakpo gave the Dutch an early lead but they were unable to convert pressure into a crucial second…
Protestors in Kisii town on July 2, 2024. Police engaged them in the better part of the afternoon. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] That there has been a spirited push by Gen Z to see change in country’s governance system is not in doubt. The last two weeks have seen an intensified revolt against unpopular government taxes,…
Kapen is set to put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the option of a third with Gor Mahia anytime within the week. Nairobi City Stars’ flying winger Samuel Kapen is set to be the fourth signing unveiled by Gor Mahia later this week as they set sights on beefing up their squad…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 3, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of the Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today July 3, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.