By SAMMY LUTTA Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya’s Turkana County is the only home Rose Chelia has known for the past 22 years. She fled the Second Sudanese Civil War (which eventually led to the secession of South Sudan in 2011) and found refuge at this camp in north-western part of Kenya. For her, being…
Residents from Kapchorua ward in Nandi Hills constituency have staged protests over what they said was an exploitation of casual workers by Kapchorua Tea Factory. Speaking to K24 Digital on July 8, 2024, the residents alleged that the factory exploited them by paying them low wages, sending them to work long hours without allowances, and…
Lungalunga detectives in Kwale County have launched a manhunt for suspects after the brutal murder of an 87-year-old woman at Mwololo village. According to a report made by the village chairperson, the elderly woman was found deceased in her home, with multiple machete wounds. Her only goat was also stolen during the incident. “We are…
Pratik Sanghrajka in action during the Moyo Casino Golf tournament at Sigona Golf Club, on Saturday. [Mose Sammy, Standard] While most players his age would be struggling with form, 72-year-old Haren Patel is not. His performance on the golf course has been exemplary, if not soul-soothing. At the Sigona Golf Club, Patel proved that age…
Intern doctors and other medical practitioners protest outside the Ministry of Health headquarters in Nairobi. [Robert Tomno, Standard] Kenya’s healthcare system faces renewed crisis as hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns descended on the Ministry of Health headquarters Monday, demanding immediate posting of interns and the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha. The…
The two top 400m runners will face off in an exciting race previewing a potential Olympic showdown this summer. On the heels of breaking the Irish 100m record Rhasidat Adeleke is setting her sights on improving her personal best in the 400m at the Monaco Diamond League event. The competition, set for Friday, July 12,…
Police in Molo sub-county have made significant progress in recovering stolen property and apprehending 14 individuals involved in the theft and destruction of MP Kuria Kimani’s property during recent youth-led anti-government protests. Molo Sub-County Police Commander (SCPC) Timon Odingo confirmed the arrests, noting that they have already recovered a portion of the stolen livestock and…
By REUTERS The Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a United Nations report seen by Reuters on Monday said, as escalating clashes there fuel fears of a new all-out conflict. Uganda denied involvement, saying it is cooperating closely with the Congolese government forces. The…
President William Ruto has suffered a major blow after a High Court temporarily suspended the public debt audit taskforce he formed through a gazette notice on Friday, July 5, 2024. In his ruling, Justice Lawrence Mugambi barred the taskforce from carrying out its activities following an application challenging the legality of the taskforce by a…
In a show of frustration, medical professionals set up camp outside Nairobi’s Afya House on Monday, urging the government to honour its commitment to post medical interns under the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). After a day of picketing at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Upper Hill, the health workers persisted into the night,…
St Jospeh Boy’s Kitale captain celebrates with the Trans Nzoia County title.[Olics,Facebbok] St Joseph’s Boys Kitale and Wiyeta Girls were crowned the Trans Nzoia County Secondary Schools football champions. St Joseph’s coached by Cosmas Nabungolo beat reigning national champions St Anthony Boys Kitalepopularly known as Solidarity Boys 2-0. It was a sweet revenge for St…
Rally Poland saw Thierry Neuville impressed by Martiņs Sesks’ debut performance highlighting the rookie’s quick adaptation and skill on gravel. Belgian rally driver Thierry Neuville has expressed his admiration for the performance of FIA World Rally Championship newcomer Martiņs Sesks at the Rally Poland. Despite it being his first time competing in such a high-caliber…
Second Lady Pastor Dorcas Rigathi has affirmed her resolve to continue her projects despite the budget for her office being scrapped. On Friday, President William Ruto eliminated the budgetary allocation for the office of the First Lady, as well as for the spouses of the Deputy President and the Prime Cabinet Secretary. He stated that…
By SAM KIPLAGAT A Kenyan court has ruled that the fatal shooting of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif by a police officer in 2022 was arbitrary and unconstitutional. High Court Judge Stella Mutuku on Monday found that the killing that happened on October 23, 2022 violated the scribe’s right to life, right to equal benefit and protection of the law,…
Celebrity stylist Brian Babu has shed light on the payment he received for his involvement in the latest Team Kenya Olympics kit project. Sharing on his X account on July 8, 2024, Babu said that he had been swamped with calls following the online discussions surrounding the Olympic kits. According to Babu, he accepted a…