Letsile Tebogo continued his winning streak with a dominant victory in the men’s 100m at the Diamond League Meeting in Rome, shocking Christian Coleman, Fred Kerley, Ferdinand Omanyala and Co. Letsile Tebogo oozed class at the Diamond League Meeting in Rome, claiming top honours in the men’s 100m race. The Botswanan youngster clocked an impressive…
A woman faced charges on Friday for stealing from worshippers during church functions. Tabitha Auma Luta Okello appeared before Bungoma Resident Magistrate Harriet Getenga, where she faced eight counts of stealing from congregants’ handbags at GAK Church in the Oldrex area around 2:00 PM on June 30, 2024. Okello also faced charges for stealing a…
President William Ruto during in Ugunja during a thanksgiving ceremony for Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi President William Ruto has reiterated that the recent appointment of Cabinet Secretaries from Raila Odinga’s ODM party is a strategic move aimed at promoting national unity, peace, and prosperity. Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony for Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo…
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Teachers working in cities will be the greatest beneficiaries of the Sh13 billion salary and allowances adjustments implemented by the government in the final phase of the 2021-2025 pay deal. Details released by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) revealed that tutors in Nairobi, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru and Eldoret…
The men’s 5000m race at the Diamond League Meeting in Rome was Ethiopian dominated with Hagos Gebrhiwet taking the win. Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet was in a class of his own as he destroyed a strong field to win the men’s 5000m at the Diamond League Meeting in Rome. The Ethiopian star clocked 12:51.07 to cross…
Addressing the issue of mass failures in bar examinations is a key challenge that the new Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, plans to tackle following a recent meeting with stakeholders in the legal community. Oduor organized a consultative meeting on Wednesday, showing her commitment to resolving issues affecting law students. Law students have voiced concerns over…
Kenya Power announces power outage in various parts of the country except North Rift region and sections of Western region. In a statement, Kenya Power committed to restoring power to the affected areas even as they regretted the incident. “We regret any inconvenience caused and urge for patience from our customers…
Brittany Brown triumphs in the Rome Diamond League 200m outpacing Anavia Battle and Daryll Neita among a strong international field. Olympic 200m bronze medalist, Brittany Brown of the USA has beaten a field of elite competitors to secure first place in the 200 meters dash at the Rome Diamond League. Capturing first place with a…
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reflected on her brief tenure in President William Ruto’s cabinet, admitting that the doctors’ strike was the lowest point of her time at the ministry. As she handed over the office to her successor, Health CS Debra Mlongo Barasa, Nakhumicha expressed regret over the nationwide industrial action. “It was…
By MOSES K. GAHIGI Rwandan President Paul Kagame has sacked senior military officers in the latest purge of the country’s disciplined forces. Among those shown the door is Major General Martin Nzaramba, Colonel Dr Etienne Uwimana and 19 other senior and junior officers for misconduct. According to a statement released by Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF),…
Four officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) from Kakamega County spent the night in custody at Kakamega Police Station before being released on police bail. They are accused of inciting unrest at St. Monica Lubao Secondary School in Shinyalu Constituency. The four officials, Secretary-General Harrison Otota, Secondary Schools Secretary Livanze…
The Kenyan midfielder will take on some of Europe’s top teams such as Spurs, AS Roma and Galatasaray in the Europa League after his Swedish club landed a nightmare draw. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma will brush shoulders with top European sides such as Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma and Galatasaray in the Europa League. Ouma’s…
The government clarified that it will not require Kenyans to register for the new Maisha Card, nor will it link the card’s acquisition to the upcoming general elections. Instead, the government plans to utilize the advanced features of the new ID to encourage Kenyans to transition from their current identification documents to the digital version…
By APOLINARI TAIRO The High Court in Tanzania will decide who, between government administrators and the electoral commission, will conduct local elections, in a application filed by three activists. The court is due to sit on Monday next week to hear the petition challenging the supervision of the November 27 civic polls by regional and…
Public participation in the proposed Railways Bill 2024 on Friday, August 30, 2024, continued in Kitale, with individuals submitting their views on the bill which seeks to impose hefty punishment on petty offenders. Section C of the bill states that: “A person who steals spare parts or component of a train operation facility installed on…