By REUTERS Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire founder and owner of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at Le Bourget airport outside Paris shortly after landing on a private jet late on Saturday and placed in custody, three sources told Reuters. The arrest of the 39-year-old technology billionaire prompted on Sunday a warning from Moscow…
Agents mandated by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to collect taxes on its behalf are set for a major reprieve in the proposed waiver plan on delayed remittances. The proposal contained in the Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 will also help traders and businesses avoid penalties on delayed payments. The Bill sponsored by Leader…
Alfred Leku (cenetr) of Kenya Police in action. [Kenya Police} Kenya Police FC have advanced to the next round of Confederation cup after knocking out Ethiopia Coffee 1-0 in a pulsating clash staged at Abebe Bikila Stadium on Sunday. A star-studded team skippered by Musa Mohammed latched in a first-half goal from Toha Rashid. A…
Diribe Weteji and Frewenyi Hailu of Ethiopia beat Britain’s Georgia Bell in tactical women’s 1500m race at Silesia Diamond League. Olympic bronze medalist Georgia Bell fell short to Ethiopian duo of Diribe Welteji and Frewenyi Hailu in the 1500m race of the Silesia Diamond League classic that took place on Sunday afternoon. Bell, who recently…
By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Two things happened in Sudan this week. The military government announced it had opened a new inlet for humanitarian supplies, douling them and partially alleviating blockages to IDP camps. But Khartoum also received new weaponry from Russia and Iran, two of its allies it picked up after war erupted in April last…
President William Ruto has explained why students joining private universities will not qualify for government scholarships in this new funding model. Speaking on Sunday, August 25, 2024, the H**d of State explained that students joining private institutions of higher learning will only access loans. In a town hall meeting, Ruto highlighted that most private universities…
Gor Mahia FC thrashed minnows El Merreikh Bentiu of South Sudan 5-1 in the CAF Champions League 1st preliminary return leg played on Sunday at the Nyayo stadium, to book a date with defending Champions Al Ahly SC from Egypt in the last preliminary round. Rooney Onyango scored a brace, adding to a goal each…
James Orengo previously opposed the idea of a national unity government promoted by President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga The boss of Siaya county supported the Kenyan youth who were protesting against the Ruto government demanding change in the political administration in the country But in changing his stance, Orengo praised Ruto for…
On Sunday, August 25, the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) called off their planned industrial action KNUT General Secretary Collina Oyuu said the decision to end the strike meant giving the Teachers Recruitment Commission (TSC) time to deal with the union's main demands Oyuu said the union will return to its original position if…
Noni Madueke of Chelsea scores duirng the EPL match against Wolves.[AFP] Noni Madueke hit a hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolves 6-2 to give Enzo Maresca his first Premier League win as Blues boss, while Newcastle rescued a controversial 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Sunday. Maresca suffered a 2-0 loss against Manchester City last weekend in…
According to President William Ruto, Raila Odinga is the right candidate to be the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The President mentioned Raila's experience and his understanding of issues concerning the continent, and put him ahead of others Raila has more than 19 heads of African countries who have announced their support for…
Clayton has set a new personal best 100m record after getting over the line first in an epic photo-finish in Silesia. Jamaica’s Tia Clayton delivered a standout performance at the Silesia Diamond League classic on Sunday afternoon, setting a new personal best of 10.83 seconds in the 100m. The 19-year-old sprinter narrowly edged out Ivory…
By REUTERS American rapper Macklemore said he has cancelled his October show in Dubai in protest over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) support for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a warring party in the country’s civil war. “The current situation in Sudan is urgent, horrific and it’s going largely unnoticed globally. I’m following the lead of Sudanese…
Kibera-bred rapper Stephen Otieno Adera famously known as Stevo Simple Boy has embarked on a talent scouting journey days after signing his first artiste. In an undated video, the energetic rapper and Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) of Simple Boy Entertainment recording label disclosed that he was looking for talents inside the church with his…
Kenya Police FC defeated host Ethiopia Coffee by a solitary goal in a thrilling match held at Abebe Bikila Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to advance to the Confederation Cup’s final preliminary round. A star-studded team skippered by Musa Mohammed latched in a first-half goal from Toha Rashid. A throw in from Baraka Badi…