Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has disclosed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s hand in engaging President William Ruto over anti-government protests. Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet during the burial of Mzee Chirchir Masit, former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Irene Masit’s father, Raila, revealed that Uhuru reached out to him and requested him to engage…
President William Ruto has asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation. The President appealed to leaders who do not support the broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism. He said the unity and transformation of the country are…
Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of the dangers raw meat and fish can pose to health, many consider fresh produce to be “safe”. But each year, one in ten people gets ill by…
Noah Lyles wrote off the threat of Canada after the US won the World Athletics Relays in Bahamas last April, only for them to be crowned Olympic champions in Paris, with his own country getting disqualified. Noah Lyles has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, and his recent performances at the Paris…
The Magistrate’s Court has approved the state’s request to detain two men allegedly found with hand grenades in a vehicle parked outside the home of businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi. The men will be held for seven days while investigations continue. Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi denied the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) request…
By REUTERS Talks to end Sudan’s 16-month war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will move forward this week, the US’s special envoy said, despite little sign from either party that they seek a peaceful resolution. The Sudanese army has all but rejected the invitation, while the RSF has continued its…
34 Africans have been nominated for the 2024 The Voice Achievers Award, which is set to be held in Nairobi on August 16, 2024. Established in the Netherlands in 2012, the award, a project of The Voice magazine, recognizes Africans and friends of Africa for outstanding achievements yearly. A couple of Kenyans have been featured…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now alleges that the broad-based government emulated by President William Ruto’s administration was originally his idea. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Monday, August 12, Kuria claimed he had urged President Ruto to include the opposition…
Gatlin has revealed the only way competitors can beat Noah Lyles after Letsile Tebogo managed to edge him out in the final of the 200m at the just-concluced Paris Olympics. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has offered expert analysis on how competitors can manage to get the better of Noah Lyles in future. Lyles managed…
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has detailed a step-by-step process for continuing students to apply for their subsequent loans using the mobile app. In a statement on Monday, August 12, HELB announced that the app facilitates both undergraduate and TVET subsequent loan applications. “Applying for your loan for the next academic year is straightforward….
By VICTOR KIPROP Dr Birungi Korutaro is an agribusiness specialist with more than 14 years of experience in markets development, value chain analysis and development, including formulating agriculture and tourism related investment operations in East and South Africa. Africa is now the most food import-dependent region in the world, dedicating more than 13 per cent…
Director Trevor has revealed that when it was time to say goodbye to his highly publicized romance with youTuber Eve Mungai, he packed his TV, his YouTube channels, and his sound system. In an interview with Obinna TV, the content creator humorously recounted how, when he moved out, the only things he took with him…
National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pledged to implement various cost-cutting measures and payroll reforms which will involve linking government payroll to an Integrated Financial Management Information System to eliminate ghost workers. He made the remarks as he officially took over from outgoing Cabinet Secretary for…
Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet, who finished the race in first place, celebrated with joy after the Women’s 10,000m Final.[AFP] Once again, Kenya topped the continent and ranked 17th globally with 11 medals (four gold, two silver and five bronze) at this year’s Paris Olympic Games. This was a fairly improved performance from 2020 Tokyo Games…
A supermarket attendant helps a customer shop for cooking oil in a supermarket. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard] Kenyans lost billions in the bungled State-backed edible oils scandal, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says. Gathungu is now calling on investigative agencies to conclude their probe to allow for the prosecution of culpable persons and entities. In her just-published special…