By REUTERS Days before a nationwide protest over bad governance and a high cost of living, Nigeria is offering its young people jobs in the state-oil company and billions of naira worth of grants among other incentives to discourage the action. Nigerian activists have been looking to emulate youth-led protests elsewhere in Africa which have rocked…
//PHOTO: Courtesy President William Ruto has extended his condolences to the people of Ethiopia for the loss of lives in the Gozdi Kebele landslide. He assured Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Kenya’s support during this difficult time. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families,” he said. The devastating landslide has so far claimed…
Athletics legend Kipchoge Keino joins Team Kenya members for a group photo alongside officials at the High Performance Training Centre in Eldoret last Friday. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] A cozy haven nestled in an expansive farm on the outskirts of Eldoret, the City of Champions once again played host to the country’s Olympic-bound stars. It is…
The former Gor Mahia and Kaizer Chiefs man had been a free agent for seven months after ending a forgettable spell in Japan with Sagan Tosu. Harambee Stars defensive midfielder Anthony Akumu Agay has found a new club in the Persian Gulf Pro League, ending a night-mareish 20-month spell in his career. The former Gor…
By BOB KARASHANI With election season fast approaching, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan this week displayed a rare streak of ruthlessness to quell disruptive internal politicking within her government, dismissing two of her key Cabinet members and several parastatal heads for apparently straying off course. On July 21, the President sacked the Minister for Foreign…
Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has addressed the backlash following her controversial comments about Kenya’s population growth and its impact on the country’s economic challenges. Passaris’s remarks, made during an interview on K24 TV on Monday, July 22, 2024, attributed Kenya’s economic difficulties to overpopulation, sparking a heated debate. “Life has become more expensive…
The government has procured 2.5 million bags of subsidized fertilizer for distribution to farmers during the short rains season. Agriculture Principal Secretary (PS) Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh said the fertilizer was already in National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) stores adding that the ministry was in the process of issuing E-Vouchers to farmers to secure the fertilizer…
France’s delegation sail in a boat along the river Seine during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024.[AFP] The concept had been derided as overly ambitious and the location criticised as a prime security risk. But after years of preparation, France breathe a sigh of relief yesterday…
Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli addresses a plenary session at the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. [The Standard] COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has endorsed President William Ruto’s decision to nominate four top ODM leaders to his Cabinet, citing their competence. Atwoli also urged the President to appoint young people to the remaining positions. Speaking at…
Odada has followed in Victor Wanyama’s footsteps when he left Belgium for Celtic by joining Scottish top-flight side Dundee United Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada has explained why he he opted to join Dundee United on a permanent basis from Philadelphia Union following a loan-spell in Denmark last season. Odada has found it difficult to…
By REUTERS Police in Uganda arrested 104 people during anti-corruption protests this week and almost all of them have been charged with public order offences, a police statement said late on Friday. The government’s response to the street protests drew criticism from rights campaigners and the United States, which said it was “concerned” by the arrests of…
The National Rainbow Coalition (Narc) Kenya party leader Martha Karua rejects her endorsement for the position of Attorney General (AG) by an X user on Saturday, July 27, 2024. The netizen, @PeterKariukiKe while outlining her qualifications, stated that Karua is highly qualified for the position. Karuiki further added that the Kenya Kwanza government needs her…
The iconic archaeological Gede ruins in Kilifi County has been recognized as a World Heritage Site under the United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Culture, Arts and Heritage Principal Secretary Ummi Bashir said the recognition highlights Gedi’s cultural significance and rich history. “This new inscription means Kenya now has 8 UNESCO World heritage sites, up…
The Paris 2024 Olympics will spotlight athletics with new events and a focus on gender equality in a historic setting. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games officially kicked off with a grand opening ceremony on July 26 setting the stage for the highly anticipated athletics competitions that are set to commence shortly thereafter. As the quintessential…
By MOSES K. GAHIGI Rwandan President Paul Kagame this week sacked Public Service and Labour minister Dr Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya over “matters of accountability” from the time she was Minister of Environment, for which she is being investigated. The Rwanda Investigations Bureau (RIB) said it is investigating the minister, permanent secretary in the Environment ministry Patrick Karere, and other individuals in connection to mismanagement of forestry and environmental…