On July 7, Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service, issued a confidential memo directing Service Commissions and state officeholders to ensure compliance with President Ruto’s recent directive banning state officers and public servants from participating in Harambees. Koskei emphasized the directive, declaring, “No State officer and public servant shall participate in public collections (Harambees) henceforth.”…
Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi. Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has refuted extortion claims leveled against by the Tatu City management. The Governor accused the company of attempting to tarnish his name and that of Kiambu county officials by implicating them in extortion allegations. Speaking during a press conference held at the County headquarters, Wamatangi demanded…
Ng’iya Girls center Tracy Sally (left) in action against Asumbi Girls during Nyanza Region secondary school games at Kisii School.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] Ng’iya Girls are through to the Nyanza Region Secondary School basketball 3×3 quarterfinals. The Siaya County champions saw off Oyugi Ogango 21-5 after humbling Homa Bay County champions 16-8 in their opening match. Speaking…
President Ruto dismissed all Cabinet Secretaries, including Sports CS Ababu Namwamba, just hours after Ababu had a crucial conversation with Harambee Stars head coach Firat. On Thursday afternoon, President William Ruto shocked the nation by dismissing all Cabinet Secretaries and the Attorney General with immediate effect, leaving only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet…
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A bank teller has been charged at Milimani Law Courts with stealing Ksh2.5 million. In a statement, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) said the accused, Joseph Musembi Mutuku, was arraigned after investigations established that during his time of employment he purportedly misappropriated funds. In addition, DPP revealed that Mutuku was employed at Co-operative Bank…
Former Cabinet Secretaries have expressed gratitude to President William Ruto for the opportunity to serve during the initial two years of the Kenya Kwanza administration. President Ruto dissolved his cabinet Thursday afternoon, dismissing all CSs and the Attorney General, except for Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi. Former Defence CS Adan Duale, previously…
Ambira boys football player vies for the ball against Tonga secondary player during Nyanza Regional Secondary school games at Kisii School.[Sammy Omingo, Standard] Ambira High School announced their return to the regional showpiece by edging out Homa Bay’s Tonga High School 1-0 in their opening Group B match of the Nyanza Region Secondary School football…
Cameron Wiley will join Chelsea from Atlanta United Chelsea Football Club has solidified their commitment to youth and future talent with the acquisition of Cameron Wiley from Atlanta United. The 19-year-old left-back has signed a substantial seven-year deal with the Blues, marking another significant investment in emerging stars this transfer window. Wiley’s journey to Stamford…
Kelvin Mang’are, accused of breaking into Parliament four times between April and July 2024 and vandalizing electrical switches valued at Kes.2.6 million, faces charges related to theft and unlawful entry. Authorities allege that Mang’are illegally entered the Parliament building on April 23 and May 20, 2024, contravening Section 306 (a) of the Penal Code. During…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has revealed that they had begun their investigations on what transpired leading to the death of a senior accountant of Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. In a statement released on Thursday, July 11, 2024, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) stated that two suspects had been arraigned in court…
President William Ruto on Thursday outlined key achievements of the Kenya kwanza government since assuming power in September 2022. Speaking during an address to the nation at State House Nairobi, President Ruto detailed the progress made under the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), cornerstone of their 2022 general election campaign. Ruto said the government…
Maseno School’s Martins Robert (right) tries to evade a tackle from Washington Otieno during their match against Otieno Oyoo.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] Otieno Oyoo High School will face off Cardinal Otunga in the Nyanza Region Secondary School rugby quarterfinals to be played at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho on Thursday. This is after the Boaz Adit inspired outfit made…
President William Ruto and some of the members of his cabinet. [PCS] President William Ruto has dissolved his first Cabinet, while choosing to retain only his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi who doubles up as the CS Foreign Affairs. The new development follows the recent youth-led protests meant to oppose tax…
Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Shericka Jackson are among the sprint stars who have benefited greatly from the SPRINT docuseries, gaining a huge number of followers on the social media handles. Noah Lyle, Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson are among the sprinting stars who have reaped a huge following from the…