By REUTERS The death toll from two landslides in southern Ethiopia has jumped to 229 and could rise further as the search for survivors and casualties continued into a second day, a government official said on Tuesday. Following heavy rain, a landslide buried people in Gofa zone in Southern Ethiopia regional state on Sunday night,…
Shujaa’s mistakes in the second half cost them dear as they fell short 31-12 in their opening Pool B match of the Paris 2024 Olympic games on Wednesday. The Kenya National Men’s 7s side, Shujaa, put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short, losing 31-12 to Argentina in their opening Pool B match at…
The Harambee Stars defender has been linked with a move to Serie A giants AS Roma but is part of the Reims set-up for their pre-season tour in Japan. Kenyan international Joseph Okumu featured for 63 minutes as his club Stade de Reims played to a 1-1 stalemate against Jubilo Iwata at Yamaha Stadium on…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have apprehended a suspected four-man gang linked to car-breaking in Lang’ata Estate, Nairobi, and stealing Ksh850,000. According to DCI’s statement on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, the four were rounded up following a series of investigations conducted by detectives involving the car-breaking incident. The four have been identified…
Kenyan players have missed out on Tanzanian Premier League awards nominations but the former Harambee Starlets and Sofapaka coach is shortlisted for coach of the Season. Kenyan players in Tanzania have been left disappointed as they missed out on nominations for the NBC Premier League 2023 awards. The Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) revealed the shortlisted…
Five civilians are nursing serious injuries following an explosion that occurred at a hotel in Mandera County on Wednesday. Mandera County Police Commander Samuel Mutunga confirmed the incident, which took place around 12:10 pm on Wednesday. According to Mutunga, the attacker placed a paper bag containing an improvised explosive device (IED) outside the hotel. The suspicious…
Kenya Simbas team take to the pitch against Senegal.[Courtesy] Kenya Simbas saw their hopes of qualifying for the 2027 Rugby World Cup vanish after suffering a 20-12 defeat to Algeria in the Rugby Africa Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Despite a strong start and enjoying a 12-8 halftime lead, the Simbas were unable to score in…
Four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have been nominated among six others as nominees for Cabinet Secretary positions in the Kenya Kwanza government. The Four ODM members are Wycliffe Oparanya, who has been nominated as Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Hassan Joho (Mining Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs), James Opiyo Wandayi (Energy…
Shujaa co captains Vincent Onyala (L) and Tony Omondi.[World Rugby] Kenya Sevens began their Paris Olympics campaign on a challenging note, succumbing to a 31-12 defeat against Argentina at the Stade de France on Wednesday. Despite a promising start, Shujaa struggled to maintain momentum and were outplayed by the South Americans in the second half….
Shujaa’s mistakes in the second half cost them dear as they fell short 31-12 in their opening Pool B match of the Paris 2024 Olympic games on Wednesday. The Kenya National Men’s 7s side, Shujaa, put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short, losing 31-12 to Argentina in their opening Pool B match at…
By REUTERS A Ugandan magistrate’s court has charged at least 42 youths for offences allegedly committed during a banned anti-corruption protest on Tuesday and remanded them in custody. Protesters marched on different streets in the capital Kampala on Tuesday shouting slogans and holding placards denouncing corruption by lawmakers. At least 42 protesters were charged and remanded when…
Spain have lost only once in their opening matches across 5 Olympic games, while France take on Spain. Spain’s Olympic football team will kick off their campaign against Uzbekistan, marking the start of their journey to add Olympic gold to their recent European Championship success. The match holds special significance for Uzbekistan, making their historic…
France are aiming to win the Gold medal on home soil. France, buoyed by recent friendly victories and historical success, face the USA, seeking their first-ever Olympic football medal. Hosted in the iconic settings of Paris, this match promises intrigue as both teams look to make a statement in their opening fixture. Under the guidance…
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By REUTERS By The EastAfrican Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated four senior ranking members of the opposition ODM party as part of his new broad-based government following sustained countrywide protests that have disrupted economic activities. The President on Wednesday nominated ODM’s John Mbadi to Cabinet Secretary National Treasury; Opiyo Wandayi to Energy and Petroleum;…