A new report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that projects worth at least Kes. 12 billion across about 10 counties have stalled, fallen behind schedule, or remained idle after completion, denying residents the anticipated benefits. The report highlights that these stalled projects include the construction of health centers, roads, early childhood education (ECDE) classrooms, residences…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has questioned the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) plans to introduce tolls on major highways across the country. In a statement shared on his X account, Sifuna revealed his plans to summon KeNHA officials to the Senate to justify their proposal of tolling roads built with taxpayer money years ago. The…
The Public Relations and Communication Management Bill is currently under review by the Communication, Innovation, and Information Committee. Key professional bodies, including the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), appeared before the committee to express their support for…
St Mary’s Yala star Abel Oyaro (right) in action against Maseno.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] As the East Africa Secondary School Games kick off next week in Mbale, Uganda, the spotlight in rugby Sevens will be on four Kenyan schools. Saint Mary’s School Yala, Vihiga High School, and Kisii School, Friends School Bwake—will be vying for the vacant…
Eliud Kipchoge wore a high-tech cooling headband at the 2024 Paris Olympics to enhance performance and maintain body temperature. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge turned heads not only for his incredible performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics but also for his choice of headgear—a cutting-edge cooling headband developed by Omius. This is not just…
Kenyans now have the opportunity to lower their electricity bills by selling excess power to Kenya Power, thanks to the newly implemented Energy (Net-Metering) Regulations, 2024. These regulations, which were gazetted in June by the former Energy CS, allow individuals who generate their own electricity and are connected to the national power grid to sell…
Masai Russell was is an Olympic gold medallist at the 100m women’s hurdles Masai Russell, born on June 17, 2000, in Potomac, Maryland, has become a prominent figure in track and field, especially after her spectacular performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Known for her prowess in the 100-meter hurdles, Russell’s rise in the athletics…
Governor Anne Waiguru says the county has intensified fight against lifestyle diseases by encouraging production and consumption of fish. Waiguru said statistics from the Ministry of Health shows that the county has been ranked as having the highest prevalence of diabetes and hypertension due to consumption of starch and red meat. Speaking at Kangai while…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam August 14, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today August 14, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Botswana’s Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo credits his success to a unique, tradition-rooted diet inspired by his late mother. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has taken the world by storm not only with his blistering speed but also with his unique approach to nutrition which starkly contrasts with his American rivals like Noah Lyles. While…
President William Ruto Tuesday afternoon presided over the ground breaking ceremony of Nyaribari Masaba Affordable Housing project in Nyaribari Masaba Constituency, Kisii County. According to a statement by the Ministry of Lands and Housing, the 244-housing unit project shall integrate social housing, affordable housing, and market housing units and will comprise five blocks of apartments….
A look a Manchester United’s transfer activity so far this summer. Manchester United’s summer transfer activity has intensified as the club gears up for the new Premier League season. Over the weekend, Manchester United made significant strides by agreeing to sign Bayern Munich’s defensive duo, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, for a combined £51.5…
Nicholas Mudungwe – Executive Director, ALLPI. The Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) is targeting to unlock the continent’s leather sector by addressing key challenges facing development of the industry. Through the Regional Leather Value Chain Strategy Validation Workshop which has kicked off in Nairobi bringing together countries under the Common Market for Eastern…
Fabio Carvalho signed for Brentford on a 5 year deal, marking the end of a nightmare two-year spell at the club Fabio Carvalho’s recent transfer from Liverpool to Brentford has not only marked a new chapter in his career but also brought a touch of controversy. The 21-year-old Portuguese winger completed his £27.5 million move…
The National Assembly Committee on Education has expressed its displeasure after the Commissioners of the Commission for University Education (CUE) failed to appear for the second time to answer critical questions about the state of higher education in the country. The meeting follows inspection visits conducted by lawmakers on April 2024 to various universities across…