President William Ruto has vowed to consider appointing the former Gender cabinet secretary Aisha Jumwa in another government position. This is after Jumwa missed on the list of the reconstituted cabinet. President Ruto was responding to a plea by Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro to reconsider returning Jumwa to the Cabinet. “Aisha Jumwa is my sister…
Richard Odada has joined Scotland Premier League side from Philadelphia Union on a long term deal. Kenyan international Richard Odada has finally been unveiled at Scotland Premier League side Dundee United. The Harambee Stars midfielder joins The Terrors on a two-year deal, with the club holding an option for an additional year, from Major League…
Digital content creator and rapper Diana Marua has asked her female followers to embrace their body changes during pregnancy and after giving birth. Taking to her official Instagram page, Diana, on Friday, July 26, 2024, shared her throwback photo in the company of her husband Bahati and two unknown people with a touchy caption after she…
Nearly two years into President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration has made significant steps in fulfilling campaign promises. Efforts have particularly targeted service delivery to underserved and vulnerable areas, focusing on improving governance to ensure public safety and national security while creating a conducive environment for economic development….
The midfielder was named FKF Premier League MVP beating two finalists after leading Gor Mahia to a 21st league title. Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo was feted as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) in a colorful ceremony at Safari Park Hotel on Friday night. Odhiambo beat his counterpart Rooney Onyango and former Kariobangi Sharks’ Mark…
Kenya Power has issued a notice informing Kenyans of an expected blackout that will only affect Nairobi tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, 2024. In a statement shared on Friday, July 26, 2024, the utility company indicated that the blackout which is part of network maintenance will only affect part of Eastleigh in Nairobi. According to the…
The agriculture sector is not receiving the attention it deserves even as it is the key sector that holds promise to revamp Africa’s socio-economic transformation. “This sector is never been receiving the attention it deserves, because it is a strategic sector it is the mainstay of socioeconomic transformation on the continent, but we don’t seem…
Lyles set a new personal record of 9.81 at the London Diamond League last weekend, and is now looking in good shape to clinch the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has shared his thoughts on Noah Lyles’ recent personal best of 9.81 seconds, achieved at the London Diamond League…
The recent invasion of destructive migratory pests across some of the countries in the Horn of Africa including Kenya, has forced the Intergovernmental Authority Development – IGAD to nip in the bud the predisposing factors by targeting frontline member states. The measures were adopted during a four-day high-level ministerial meeting on enhancing regional cooperation to…
The Aiweave beds contain neither foam nor spring and are designed to suit the athletes’ height depending on their preference As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris approach, an old rumor about cardboard beds making a return to discourage intimacy among athletes has resurfaced. First introduced during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these beds, supposedly…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have seized a Browning pistol from a notorious gang that has been terrorizing residents of Ogembo Market in Kisii County. Acting on a tip-off, the DCI officers received information about a planned robbery by three armed criminals riding a red motorbike who intended to rob an…
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Wycliffe Oparanya. [File, Standard] Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has suffered a major setback after the High Court declined to unfreeze his assets in the ongoing graft probe in relation to the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion during his two-term tenure as the Kakamega Governor. Justice Esther Maina…
Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and four others have been released on a Ksh20,000 cash bail each, as police continue their investigation into allegations of publishing false information. Milimani Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe determined that the police application did not provide compelling reasons to deny the suspects bail for 21 days. Boniface Mwangi and…
Award-winning artists Nikita Kering’, Sanaipei Tnade, Savara, Bensoul and Samthing Soweto are some of the musicians set to headline the upcoming Blankets and Wine event scheduled for July 28. Since last year, Blankets and Wine has hosted four festival editions every 1st Sunday of each quarter and the last Sunday before Christmas at the Laureate…
Rowdy youths chase away War Memorial staff after barring them from accessing the hospital. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard] The staff and management of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru have been unable to access the facility despite court orders allowing them back to the premises. Members of staff attempted to regain access to the hospital but were…