A petition has been filed in the Milimani High Court challenging the appointment of Hassan Joho as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs. The petition, filed by Caleb Ngwena through the Genesis for Human Rights Commission, alleges that Joho’s appointment was conducted illegally and unprocedurally, he lacks the necessary academic qualifications…
Derrick Gathegi is a Kenyan relative who drowned in Diani while on vacation with his girlfriend, Beth Linet Beth posted a message on social media to mourn her boyfriend, saying that she was now returning home alone. Derrick did not like to air his affairs in public, according to his social media accounts, and his…
Thompson has been blighted by injuries for most of his career and nearly pulled out of the 100m final at the Paris Olympics – which he won the silver medal – after feeling something in his hamstring. Kishane Thompson’s coach, Steven Francis, has disclosed a carefully crafted strategy aimed at ensuring the reigning Olympic silver…
Dadaab Member of Parliament (MP) Farah Maalim has called for the immediate dissolution of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC). Maalim criticized the commission, alleging that it has strayed from its original mission of integrating Kenyans and ensuring ethnic balance in the public sector. “NCIC should be disbanded as soon as possible. The body…
By REUTERS A fraction of available aid has passed through the Adre border crossing from Chad into Sudan’s hunger-ravaged Darfur region this week following a move by the Sudanese army to temporarily lift a ban on deliveries. The army’s rivals in the country’s devastating 16-month-old war control most of Darfur and the Adre crossing, the quickest way into the…
The DP also appreciated the work done by the officers in combating drugs and illicit brews Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) to closely supervise implementation of government programmes and projects in their areas of jurisdiction. The Deputy President said the officers are representatives of President William Ruto on the…
Taita Taveta County who battled Kilifi County to a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture.[Courtesy] Dola Super Cup football showpiece has reached the Grand Finale where eight sides are now battling at the Mombasa Sports Club.for the mouthwatering Sh1 million prize money on offer. The opening day of the packed inter-county fixtures saw Mombasa ‘A’…
Olympics 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin has lauded Noah Lyles for lifting the standards of track and field due to his outgoing personality and outspokenness. American sprinter Rai Benjamin has hailed Noah Lyles for improving the profile of track and field around the world. Lyles has been one of the most vocal athletes in recent…
Thirty Nairobi residents faced consequences for urinating and littering in the Central Business District (CBD) as part of the county government’s recent crackdown on minor offenses. Nairobi’s Environment Chief Officer, Geoffrey Mosiria, led enforcement teams on Monday night, patrolling CBD streets to catch offenders. Under the Nairobi Public Nuisance Act 2021, those caught urinating or…
By REUTERS Wearing a bulky protective suit and helmet, Mohamed Ahmed inches towards the truck where explosives wired to a mobile phone have been planted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. Fortunately for Ahmed, a police officer, this is a training exercise, and the device is a dummy. Mohamed Ahmed a bomb disposal expert from the Somali…
Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo has explained what he does outside the competition with other athletes in the race The Botswana athlete had a great run at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics in France The 200m Olympic champion shed more light on how he invests his money in other businesses Letsile Tebogo has moved on…
A businessman has been convicted by a Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court for giving a bribe to a female police officer. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the businessman identified as Paul Mwangi Warutere gave out a bribe of Ksh100,000. During the hearing, the court heard that the businessman gave out the…
Short video social platform, TikTok, has established its first safety advisory council in the sub-Saharan region. The Safety Advisory Council is tasked with enhancing safety among users and content creators on the platform. The council consists of Lillian Kariuki who is the Founder and Executive Director of Watoto Watch Network in Kenya, Prof Guy Berger of…
Ngara Sports Club B Captain Piyushkumar Patel receiving the NPCA Div 2 T-20 Floating Trophy from Sreenivas Thota, Vice Chairman of NPCA earlier in the year.[Courtesy] Piyush Kumar Patel’s Ngara Sports Club ‘B’ have dislodged Stray Lions C from the summit of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Division Two 50-Overs League table after beating Goan…
The veteran coach explained why the fast-rising sprinter is better placed to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record as he ruled out three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles. Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills believes Letsile Tebogo is in a better position to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record as he ruled out Noah Lyles…