By REUTERS Cameroonian President Paul Biya secured approval from lawmakers on Tuesday to delay parliamentary and local elections until 2026, a move opposition parties fear could make it harder for them to mount a challenge in next year’s presidential election. Lawmakers in Biya’s Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement have a majority in the National Assembly and…
Activist Boniface Mwangi has said the Gen Zs have been denied access to a venue in Mombasa County where the youth had planned to carry out an event to celebrate protestors killed during the anti-government demos. In a statement on X, the activist said that the County had hinted at providing the venue following an…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to the Copa America final with a 2-0 win over Canada. The 37-year-old scored six minutes into the second half to double Argentina’s lead when he deflected an effort from Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez past Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez had given the…
Netherlands captain Van Dijk and his England counterpart Harry Kane. [ AFP] England take on the Netherlands tonight in Dortmund in a Euro 2024 semi-final clash, bidding to lift a major trophy for the first time since the 1966 World Cup. Here AFP Sport looks at five of the key battles in the game with the Three…
President William Ruto signs new IEBC bill which was developed from NADCO report into law at KICC on July 09,2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The signing into law of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) (Amendment) Bill 2024 by President William Ruto has kick-started the rigorous process of appointing new commissioners at the agency. Ruto,…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 10, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today July 10, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
The former Mathare United player has revealed the logistical challenges faced by Harambee Stars at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunis. Retired Harambee Stars midfielder Walter Odede has opened up about the challenges faced by the Kenyan national team during the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. Kenya, making their first appearance…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 10, 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 10, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Bishop Allan Kiuna of the Jubilee Christian Church (JCC) has lost his fight to cancer. News of his death broke on social media on Monday afternoon. Earlier this year, Bishop Kiuna made the revelation that he had been fighting cancer in the US for most of 2023, but had returned home cancer-free. For his welcome…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has revealed she lost more than 1o,000 followers on her Instagram account following her support for the controversial Finance Bill 2024 which has since been withdrawn. During a senate motion on the state of the nation, the senator said her commitment to support the government’s position had caused her problems with…
A security guard stationed at Java House Kimathi Street who got fired for allegedly sheltering and shielding members of the public during the GenZ demonstrations has been reinstated. This follows intervention by the Private Security Regulatory Authority (PASRA) which also saw Vincent Chepkwony awarded with the highest honour, commendation and recognition for a private security…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon reacts after winning and beating the world record in women’s 1500m. [AFP] It looks like it is just the beginning for Kenya’s golden girl, Faith Kipyegon after breaking her own 1500m World Record at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday evening. The athletics world continues to scramble for superlatives to describe the…
Dadaab MP Farah Maalim. [KTN News] Dadaab MP Farah Maalim has distanced himself from an undated viral video depicting him making inflammatory statements while discrediting the Kenyan Gen Z movement. According to the lawmaker, the video was taken at a recent book launch event he attended in Somalia but has been manipulated to distort the…
Faith Kipyegon has broken her own 1,500m world record just weeks ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics – where she has set her sights on her third consecutive gold over the distance. No athlete in history has won three Olympic 1,500m titles and it would make 2024 a huge year for the Kenyan star, who…
Jacob Onyango, who is linked with a move to Kenya Police to replace Tito Okello, scored the only goal as Sofapaka beat Naivas 1-0 in the first leg of the FKFPL relegation playoff last Saturday. Jacob Onyango has reflected on his crucial contribution to Sofapaka’s fight to retain their topflight status after his goal brought…