Religious leaders in Siaya are urging the government to engage an international mediator to resolve the current impasse that has led young Kenyans to protest the passage of the finance bill. The Siaya Church Leaders’ Forum (SCLF) emphasized that the situation may escalate if not addressed urgently and asserted that the government can only succeed…
By The EastAfrican The African Union (AU) has backed the creation of a new force to replace the more than 10,000 troops of its peacekeeping mission due to leave Somalia by end of December. This comes amid signs and alarm that Shabaab extremists have grown stronger. There is good reason to be afraid, and Shabaab…
Joe Biden has described as a “dangerous precedent” a Supreme Court ruling giving former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution. The current US president said the judgement undermined the “rule of law” and was “a terrible disservice” to Americans. Earlier, Trump hailed the court’s decision as a “big win” for democracy. The justices…
Wawira Njiru CEO of Food for Education. Food for Education (F4E) has been named to the fourth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Time recognised F4E for its role in providing high-quality school feeding programs, ensuring millions of African children have access to a hot, affordable,…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 2, 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 2, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
AGC Tenwek Hospital is on the road to complete its state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), poised to be the largest of its kind in the region, so as to enhance healthcare in Kenya. The facility boasts an impressive 170-bed capacity, including a specialised 39-bed ICU, a cutting-edge Cath lab, advanced surgery and recovery rooms, and state-of-the-art…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 2, 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 2, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Dr Aggrey School basketball during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association basketball semifinal match Term One games in Machakos County. April 12, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] For the first time, the Coast secondary schools regional games will be held in Tana River County. After a thorough inspection by the association’s top brass led by chairperson Zuhura…
Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags march the streets of Nairobi on June 30, 2024, as they walk to Kenyatta National Hospital to donate blood in tribute to those killed during last week’s anti-Finance Bill protests. [John Muchucha, Standard] There is no let-up for disgruntled youthful protestors, who have insisted on their push for a…
Gambian youngster Yankuba Minteh has joined Brighton from Newcastle United with plans for long-term development and international experience highlighted. Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Gambia winger Yankuba Minteh from Newcastle United for a reported fee of £30 million. This move comes as a significant addition to the Seagulls’ squad, aiming to…
The government, through the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, has outlined the next steps for establishing a National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) to address various grievances that sparked nationwide anti-government protests last week. In a statement, Koskei announced that the forum will encompass all national-level umbrella organizations representing youth, civil society, religious groups, and professional…
By LUKE ANAMI The East African Community this week presented its budget, raising it 8.7 percent to $112.98 million, from $103 million last year. But partner states’ contributions have been reviewed from $73 million to $67.78 million. Internal revenues have therefore reduced to less than 40 percent of the total budget. The chairperson of the…
Two people have been confirmed dead after being involved in a grisly accident along Homa Bay-Rodi Road. The two, a motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger, died on the spot after being involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming trailer in the Kogwe area within Homa Bay Town Constituency. The two men were riding…
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate after scoring for England.[AFP] England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday. The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year…
Janet (not her real name) never knew that fate and destiny had conspired to throw her a twisted ephialtes her way, one that only hell could inspire. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For Janet (not her real name), one sunny day in January 2018, was just like any other. With Form One admissions underway, the rush to…