The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has handed over significant amounts of cash and properties acquired through corrupt means to various public institutions. During the ceremony, EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak highlighted the Commission’s efforts to recover corruptly acquired assets, emphasizing that these measures are essential in curbing corruption and ensuring public resources are…
ODM leader Raila Odinga (centre), Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi (left) and Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir during the Central Committee Meeting in Nairobi. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday began his retirement journey. Against pressure to pass the baton…
Arsenal are currently facing multiple injuries and absentee players heading to this season’s second London Derby. Time is ticking towards the second London derby. The first one saw Chelsea give up their lead to Crystal palace and now Arsenal and Tottenham plan to batter each other on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Arsenal captain…
Choosing the right contact center software solution is paramount for businesses looking to elevate customer interactions and streamline support operations. Such systems serve as the nerve center for managing customer communications across various channels. With technological advancements shaping customer expectations, your contact center software needs to be robust, adaptable, and feature-rich. To ensure your business…
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has reached a return-to-work deal with the government, ending their strike which kicked off on Tuesday night. During the negotiations, facilitated by the Ministry of Transport and union leaders, the union maintained that the return to work deal was not an agreement or endorsement of the proposed takeover of JKIA….
Kenya Airways plane at Jomo kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. [ Standard, File] Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Airways and Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) have agreed to resume work and expedite Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations following a meeting on Wednesday, September 11. The move comes after workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) staged…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has warned the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) about the recent hyena attacks in the county. During his address on Tuesday, September 10, Wamatangi stated that if KWS does not take action, local residents will take matters into their own hands to address the hyena crisis. “We have given KWS our final…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked politicians to stop engaging in unnecessary politicking, including interfering with key sectors like tea that could hamper higher income for thousands of farmers. Gachagua said it is wrong to politicise everything when Kenyans are waiting for the government to provide solutions to the economic difficulties facing them. Speaking in…
KAWU called off their strike after a private meeting with Transport CS Davis Chirchir, signaling a return to work KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema announced that workers will be allowed time to prepare before resuming work He said the agreement gives KAWU workers veto power over decisions regarding the agreement between Kenya Airports Authority and…
AFC Leopards coach Thomas Trucha has opened up about why he believes the charges he concocted off-season will totally be unstoppable against Gor Mahia this year. AFC Leopards head coach Thomas Trucha has issued a confident warning to rivals Gor Mahia ahead of this season’s highly anticipated Mashemeji derbies. After a promising start to the…
Officers from the office of the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) launched a detailed investigation into the fire tragedy at Hillside Endarasha School 21 students died from burn injuries, while several others sustained serious injuries and were admitted to hospitals in Nyeri and Nairobi counties The director of the school, David Kinyua, is among the…
At the world premiere of “The Wild Robot” in Toronto on Sunday, Lupita Nyong’o revealed that the DreamWorks animated sci-fi film explores both the positive and negative aspects of technology. Adapted from Peter Brown’s book series, the film tells the story of a shipwrecked robot who must adapt and survive on a remote, uninhabited island….
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has warned Lands Officers against soliciting bribes from innocent Kenyans before serving them. Speaking in South Imenti Constituency during the official opening of a Land Registry at Nkubu town, Ms Wahome said her Ministry will harshly deal with any officer incriminated in any kind of corruption. “We have agreed with…
ODM party leader Raila Odinga has handed over the leadership of the party to Kisumu Governor Anyang' Nyong'o to focus on his campaign for the AUC chairmanship ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna confirmed that Nyong'o will chair the Central Committee meetings in Raila's absence Sifuna assured ODM members to continue to be transparent in managing…
In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and daily activities such as cooking and heating. The risks are increased by the use of highly flammable materials in homes and the absence of fire prevention measures. A major fire in a Johannesburg building in 2023, for example,…