In 12 months since inception, The Partnership Africa has backtracked from the cautious baby steps taken by many start-ups by leapfrogging major players who have been dominant in the marketing and communication market in Kenya for decades. The ‘audacity’ tenet of this new company has won the hearts of major local and international brands in…
Celebrated Zimbabwe winger Khama Billiat is one of the players who poses a major threat to Kenya’s 2025 AFCON campaign. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has singled out former Mamelodi Sundowns winger Khama Billiat as a significant threat ahead of their opening match in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health Dr Deborah Mulongo Barasa on Monday met with the leadership of Kenya National Public Health Institute (NPHI) in a move geared towards solidfying Kenya’s pursuit of safeguarding lives by defending against existing and emerging public health threats. Dr Barasa while acknowledging the significant role played by NPHI to tackle public…
Teachers Service Commission CEO Nancy Macharia flanked by KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori and other union members during a press conference calling off teachers strike on Sept 2, 2024. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has suspended the tutors’ strike after a week of disruptions in secondary schools’ learning across…
Divock Origi is among the big losers of the summer transfer window as he is yet to secure a transfer away from Milan who have banished him from the squad, leaving him in limbo. Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is not the only player left in limbo following the closure of the summer transfer window as…
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has announced a nationwide crackdown to close down bars and other liquor dispensing outlets and the removal of billboards promoting alcoholic drinks located near learning institutions. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa said the crackdown would affect bars and liquor dispensing establishments located less…
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei was allegedly set on fire by her boyfriend. [File, Courtesy] Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei nursing burn wounds at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) after her boyfriend allegedly poured petrol on her and set her on fire. Police said Cheptegei, who competed in the women’s marathon at the 2024…
The three-time Olympic medallist was puzzled by the amount of hate Noah Lyles has been receiving and gave him advise on things he needs to change. Trinidadian retired sprinter Ato Boldon has advised Noah Lyles to watch his interaction with the public and his fellow competitors. The three-time Olympic bronze medallist, speaking in an interview…
David Mitei, aka Mea Barobaro, another tall man has claimed that Kenyan favorite Goliath Bradley Marongo, aka Mtall, is his son Mitei's mother, who accompanied him to the interview, claimed that she told him about her son's allegations Mitei, who seemed to enjoy being Bradley's 'father', urged him to walk home, where he had set…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has arrived in Beijing, China, accompanying President William Ruto, who is attending the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) 2024. During the visit, the First Lady will engage with development partners and investors targeting to amplify the economic empowerment of women in Kenya, build partnerships focused…
A Kenyan man allegedly killed his girlfriend in the country United States and then fleeing to Nairobi, he has been brought back to the country to face charges. Kelvin Kang'ethe, 40, allegedly killed Margaret Mbitu and left her body in her car, which was abandoned in a garage at Logan Airport, Massachusetts. Kang'ethe left Nairobi…
The retired Trinidadian sprinter has explained why Kishane Thompson might be the one to break the 100m world record and not Noah Lyles. Retired Trinidadian sprinter Ato Boldon has explained why Kishane Thompson might be the one to break the 100m world record as he ruled out Noah Lyles and some of his 100m rivals….
By Daily Monitor The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court in Kampala has remanded three anti-corruption activists to Luzira prison following their arrest for staging a nude protest at Parliament. The protestors, Norah Kobusingye, Praise Aloikin Opoloje, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo, were demonstrating against Speaker Anita Among, demanding her resignation. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi, the…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has suspended its nationwide strike following a day-long meeting with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Speaking at the TSC headquarters on Monday, September 2, 2024, KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori said that teachers all over the country should resume their duties even as they iron out the…
Justin Gatlin has explained the reason behind Dina Asher-Smith’s dismal performance at the Paris Olympics and singled out what makes her a special sprinter despite the setback. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has explained the reason behind Dina Asher-Smith’s poor show at the Paris Olympics and what makes her a special sprinter despite that. Speaking…