Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala and 16 other individuals have been acquitted of corruption charges by a Malindi court. The decision, delivered by Malindi Chief Magistrate James Mwaniki, follows a request from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) to discontinue the proceedings. In a letter dated July 31, 2024, the ODPP…
Sébastien Ogier will be aiming for redemption at Rally Finland seeking victory after a strong second-place finish at Tet Rally Latvia. Eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier is ready to turn the tables at the upcoming Secto Rally Finland, after conceding to his teammate Kalle Rovanperä’s dominant performance at the Tet Rally Latvia. While Ogier graciously…
One of Faith Kipyegon’s key rivals has withdrawn from 1500m shifting Olympic race dynamics. Dutch long-distance star Sifan Hassan has decided to drop the 1,500 meters from her schedule at the Paris Olympics. This strategic shift will see her defending her Tokyo Olympic titles in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters while also debuting in the…
The Kenya National Highways Authority has announced a temporary closure of a section of the Mombasa Road for five days to allow for the completion of ongoing works. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, KeNHA said that the section of the Mombasa Road near Shell Petrol station would experience traffic disruptions. “The Kenya…
Spain and Japan progressed automatically after the world champions beat Brazil 2-0 in the other group fixture. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been eliminated from the women’s football event at the 2024 Paris Olympics after losing 3-1 to Japan in their final Group C game at La Beaujoire Stadium. The game kicked off with…
The government has issued a new directive for users of smoke detectors and X-ray machines used for scanning baggage. The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA), tasked with protecting people, property, and the environment from harmful radiation, has urged users to exercise caution. In a notice dated Tuesday, July 30, the authority instructed that all decommissioned…
A Magistrate Court in Nairobi has ordered Kevin Kang’ethe to be extradited to the United States of America to face murder charges. The decision follows an application that was filed by the prosecution side seeking Kang’ethe extradition to the US, where he is wanted on charges of murdering Margaret Mbitu in Massachusetts between October 30…
The Orange and Democratic Movement (ODM) party has confirmed the resignation of its four top officials following their nominations to cabinet. Through a statement, the opposition party said the four who were nominated by President William Ruto last week: Hassan Joho (Blue Economy), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum) and John Mbadi (Treasury)…
Experienced race walker Samuel Gathimba will begin the athletics programme for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics with hopes of righting past mistakes. Samuel Gathimba will be out to put Kenya on the map when the athletics programme begins at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday morning. Gathimba will feature in the 20km walk at…
Construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi is making significant strides, President William Ruto said yesterday. Ruto visited the site on Tuesday afternoon to review the progress and affirmed that the facility will be finished before the end of next year. The stadium is set to host some matches of the Africa Cup of…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024, following chaos that rocked its headquarters. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, UDA chairperson and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire said the Friday meeting would be crucial in coming up with decisions that…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary for Education Musalia Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed the Government’s commitment to bolstering Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions countrywide. Mudavadi, who is also the acting Cabinet Secretary for Education said in alignment with the evolving global landscape in science, technology, and innovation, the…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a past interview. [File, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka can not afford to bolt out of the troubled Azimio la Umoja One Kenya even after some acts of betrayal by some co-principals. While the disgruntled Azimio members have announced plans to exit from the coalition over the alleged betrayal by…
The Jamaican sprinter has maintained a low profile at the Paris Games focusing on training ahead of the crucial 100m event. Jamaica 100-meter national champion Kishane Thompson is maintaining a low profile at the Paris Games, despite the buzzing excitement surrounding the upcoming showdown in the Men’s 100m heats this Saturday. While other competitors have…
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, President William Ruto received the report from the Presidential Task Force on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations. The task force, led by former Gachoka MP and former NCCK Secretary-General Mutava Musyimi, delivered its comprehensive report to President Ruto, as announced by State House. The…