Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil (left) tussles for the ball against Uruguay’s Federico Valverde. [AFP] Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after their game ended goalless on Saturday. Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in…
Bukayo Saka equalized and scored in the penalty shootout against Switzerland Bukayo Saka was the star as England staged a thrilling comeback against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. The match started with Switzerland taking an early lead through Breel Embolo, but…
Nairobi Governor Johson Sakaja has announced that the county government has postponed the introduction of a new Finance Bill 2024, emphasizing the need to listen to public feedback. He said the county will work with the existing Finance Act of 2023 until the next financial year when the county will draft a new bill. “We…
By LUKE ANAMI Somalia has paid $7.8 million, its full budget contribution dues for the financial year 2024/25. Mogadishu beat the Democratic Republic of Congo, which joined the bloc two years ago and is yet to contribute a cent. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government sent in $7,853,071 last month, just before the EAC budget was…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has expressed his thoughts on the region’s voting decisions in the 2022 General Elections, questioning why they did not support Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the Presidency. Speaking during the burial of Jimmy Wanjigi’s father at Kianjoya in Nyeri County, Kahiga pondered the region’s choice not to elect Odinga. Mutahi Kahiga…
Residents of Noonkopir village in Kitengela, Kajiado East Sub County, are up in arms over increased cases of insecurity despite a recently commissioned police post in the area. The abandoned police post has been in existence for eight years now. Distressed residents say insecurity incidents including theft, mugging, robbery, and rape have become rampant in…
Two years ago, the majority of residents of Gitimbine, Mjini, and Majengo, the underserved areas of Meru County, could not easily access crucial facilities like dispensaries, schools, and markets, especially in Meru town, due to the sorry state of the access roads at that time. This, however, is a thing of the past, especially after…
Action between Musingu School and Muyuki Boys.[Tim Sande, Facebook] Musingu School and Butere Girls High School are the 2024 Kakamega County Secondary School football champions. Musingu successfully defended their county gong after thrashing Munyuki Boys 3-1 in an entertaining final match staged at Mumias Sports Complex in Mumias, Kakamega County. Valentin Isalambo gave the Scorpions…
Firat was in South Africa in the stands to watch Emerging Stars’ performances at the 2024 COSAFA Cup in South Africa and hinted at being impressed by their performances Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has hinted at being impressed by some of the player performances he witnessed at the 2024 COSAFA Cup in South…
Several lawmakers from the National Assembly and Senate have this week opposed the proposed salary increases by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), slated to commence on July 1. However, Konoin Member of Parliament Nelson Koech has criticized his fellow lawmakers for what he deems insincerity. According to Koech, those rejecting the salary hikes are…
By SAMMY LUTTA For decades, the porous border between Kenya and Uganda has been characterised by armed conflicts, livestock raids and arms smuggling between herders as they compete for pasture and water. It becomes worse in times of drought. Mr Joseph Moit, a one-time participant in such raids remembers how one attack forced the other…
Narok County Senator Ledama Ole Kina has revealed his ambitious plans to eradicate corruption in the country should he take over the country’s leadership. In a statement shared via his official X account on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the outspoken senator highlighted that the country’s state of corruption is at an alarming rate as Ksh2…
Voting has already been taking place in France’s overseas territories France is voting in one of its most significant elections in years, with the far right hoping for a historic victory, but with political stalemate the more likely result. This is the first time the anti-immigration National Rally (RN) of Marine…
Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the 1500m finals during the Olympic trials at Nyayo Stadium last month.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] The world’s fastest athlete in the women’s 1500m, Faith Kipyegon is this evening set to fire a warning shot ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games as she races at the Paris Diamond League. Another 1500m world record might…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Washington, D.C on May 22, 2024. [PCS] The President is grounded. His penchant for notching up air miles has been tamed thanks to political upheaval that threatens his tenure in office. For the first time in many months, President…