Exit of Samia’s deputy at CCM – last of a dynamic trio – signals season of intrigue

By BOB KARASHANI The July 29 departure of Samia Suluhu Hassan’s deputy from the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), following the sacking of two party stalwarts from the cabinet, signals sweeping changes in Tanzania’s leadership ranks ahead of the forthcoming elections. Political heavyweight Abdulrahman Kinana resigned as the ruling party’s vice chairperson, citing the need to…

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Esther Passaris Justifies Mkokoteni Branding Amid Backlash

Nairobi County Women Representative Esther Passaris has addressed criticism regarding the branding of a mkokoteni (pulling cart) distributed by her foundation, The Passaris Foundation. The controversy arose when an X user, Suddy Soud, tweeted a photo of a man pulling a mkokoteni bearing Passaris’ name and questioned the necessity of such branding. “Mama County, what’s…

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The Junior winner prize was captured by Jastej Sehmi

Shell Vivo golf tournament overall winner Raphael Kimani. [Mose Sammy, Standard] During the Shell Vivo Golf Day at Nakuru Golf Club last weekend, local golfer Raphael Kimani demonstrated his exceptional skills and course knowledge to secure a convincing victory. Despite the challenging conditions, Kimani’s expertise as a greenkeeper allowed him to amass an impressive 41…

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Event guide for Tuesday 30 July

Fourteen gold medals up for grabs at Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring Simone Biles and Suni Lee in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics finals. Fourteen gold medal events are set to take place on Tuesday at the Paris 2024 Olympics, capturing global attention with thrilling competitions in various disciplines. Among the most anticipated events of the day are…

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Oparanya Defends Opposition’s Role in Government of National Unity

Wycliffe Oparanya, the nominee for Cabinet Secretary for Enterprise and MSMEs, emphasized that key opposition figures nominated to join Kenya’s Kwanza government have not switched parties from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Oparanya, who also serves as the ODM deputy leader, clarified that party members joining President William Ruto’s government after parliamentary approval will serve…

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Kenya formally submits Raila AUC chair application

By HARRY MISIKO Kenya on Monday formally submitted Raila Odinga’s application for the top job at the African Union Commission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The application was lodged by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singo’ei to the Office of the Legal Counsel of the African Union through the Dean of Eastern Region Dharmraj Busgeeth, who is…

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ODM nominees challenged to use dockets to change lives

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appointees to the cabinet have been challenged to use their dockets to positively change the lives of Kenyans. Gem Member of Parliament, Elisha Ochieng Odhiambo, who welcomed president William Ruto’s recent appointment of ODM members into his cabinet, said the dockets that the nominees from the opposition party have been…

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St Mary’s Yala eye return to East Africa Games

Abel Oyaro of St Mary’s Yala (right) leaves Maseno players for dead during the Nyanza Region finals.[Sammy Omingo,Standard[ St Mary’s School Yala are determined to return to the East Africa Games, setting their sights on the KSSSA national finals set to commence on Sunday at Kisii School. With a renewed sense of purpose and rigorous…

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