The Olympics is set to begin in 3 days The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to showcase a remarkable cohort of teenage athletes, each poised to make a significant impact across various sports. Here’s a glimpse into some of the standout teenagers who will be competing on the grand stage: Sky Brown (Great Britain)-Skateboarding Age:…
JKIA. PHOTO | File Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said the government has no plans to sell Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). While appearing before the Budget Committee of the National Assembly on Monday, Mudavadi said the government is only keen on ensuring the facility is modernized to cement the aerodrome’s position as an…
Parents are confident as educational arrangements align with their daughters’ FIFA U-17 World Cup participation in the Dominican Republic. Kenya’s Junior Starlets are set to make a historic appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic from October 16 to November 3. This achievement, however, presents a unique challenge as the…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has denied allegations that it is negotiating with the Kenya Kwanza administration to form a coalition government. The party stated that any member who agrees to be appointed as a Cabinet Secretary or to any government position will do so at their own discretion. “As a party, we wish…
President William Ruto has made additional changes to his Cabinet picks, appointing Soipan Tuya as the Cabinet Secretary for Defence and relocating Aden Duale to the Ministry of Environment. The changes were communicated to Parliament on Tuesday afternoon by Speaker Moses Wetangula. President Ruto nominated the first batch of 11 Cabinet Secretaries last week. The…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has backed the statement by his Secretary General Edwin Sifuna as he issued a stern warning to ODM members, urging them not to join the government. In responding to queries about members of ODM who are said to join the cabinet to be announced by the President,…
Migori Women Representative Fatuma Mohammad has launched a bursary and sanitary towel kitty to boost girls’ retention in school. In keeping with the initiative launched by County Women MPs across the country, Fatuma stated that the initiative will enable school-going girls to access education for the betterment of future generations. While launching the initiative at…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 24, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of the Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today July 24, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
The COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) Agreement, will come into force on Thursday, 25th July, 2024 following the attainment of the required threshold. According to EAC, for the Agreement to take effect, at least 14 out of the 29 Member/Partner States needed to deposit their Instruments of Ratification. The entry into force of the…
IGAD has reaffirmed commitment to supporting member states in enhancing disaster preparedness and response mechanisms to prevent such tragedies in the future. In a statement, IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu extended his condolences to families affected by landslides in Southern Ethiopia as he urged citizens to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols to protect…
The world is at a critical moment that will determine whether world leaders meet their commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. This is according to a new report ‘The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a Crossroads’ released Tuesday by UNAIDS. The report brings together new data and case studies which…
An anti-riot police officer takes on a youthful protester blowing his trumpet along Kenyatta Avenue during the Anti-government protest on July 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] One person was shot dead while most businesses remained closed as Generation Z protesters returned to the streets across the country Tuesday. Police had a difficult time dealing with…
Ex-Tusker coach Robert Matano has dismissed his detractors who claim he uses black magic to win matches. Former Tusker coach Robert Matano has termed allegations that he uses black magic to win matches baseless. The veteran coach has made headlines in the past over ‘juju’ use and even had a spat with former AFC Leopards…
River Plate fans chanted a racist song when Enzo Fernandez paid a visit to their stadium following recent controversy with French players. Enzo Fernandez, the Chelsea midfielder recently embroiled in a racism scandal, was celebrated at his boyhood club River Plate amidst ongoing controversy. The 23-year-old Argentine, who was part of Argentina’s Copa America-winning squad,…
Kenya Railways (KR) has announced exciting features for travelers on the soon-to-be-launched premium class coaches of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger train. The revelation came in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. In its announcement, KR highlighted that passengers will enjoy a host of luxurious amenities designed to make…