George Aladwa led ODM Nairobi county officials in seeking support for Governor James Orengo to succeed incumbent party leader Raila Odinga The national chairmen led by Fernandez Barasa said that Raila is still the leader of the party, and therefore the position is not open. Barasa outlined a series of meetings that will include the…
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi moved to court for settlement after a massive raid on his home by the police last month The court barred law enforcers from entering Wanjigi's Muthaiga home, and further ordered them to return millions worth of jewelery and other valuables. Wanjigi's house was raided by officers who were running after the tycoon-turned-politician…
Maurizio Pochettino lands new job as USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has been appointed as the new head coach of the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT). The announcement, made on September 10, 2024, marks the end of a prolonged search for a new leader following Gregg Berhalter’s departure earlier this year. The 52-year-old Argentine replaces…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced the government’s plans to launch nationwide roadshows aimed at raising awareness of overseas job opportunities. He made this announcement during a meeting with the International Labour Organisation on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Mutua emphasized that the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is also working to…
Kenya Power has tried to rid itself of accusations of irresponsibility that may have caused the fire at Hillside Endarasha College 21 students died, and several others were injured, with some quarters attributing the fire to a suspected electrical fault. In its initial investigation, Kenya Power said its power supply to the school was stable…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba now says there is more than meets the eye in the recent spate of hyena attacks in Kiambu County which has left families devastated. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Wamuchomba said she suspected that some government officials were engaged in sinister dealings which involved letting the carnivores on…
Members of the Kenya Airports Workers Union (KAWU) went on strike to prevent the implementation of Adani's plan to manage JKIA Kenya Airways reported flight delays and possible cancellations following the strike on Wednesday, September 11 Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at the airport while KQ promised to monitor the situation and provide a solution…
British luxury retailer Harrods has begun selling peaches from Japan’s Fukushima region as part of efforts to restore trust in produce grown there following 2011’s nuclear disaster. The sale of the fruit at Harrods for £80 ($104) per box of three marks the first time peaches from Fukushima have been available in a European store….
President William Ruto is delighted his ambitious Affordable Housing Plan will transform informal settlements into farms of the future In Kibera township in Nairobi, construction is going on in phases; for example, Soweto East is set to have more than 4,000 units Ruto's government aims to install about one million affordable units by the end…
Hundreds of passengers left stranded at JKIA as airport workers strike over proposed takeover of Adani Group The strike, which began at midnight on September 11, disrupted travel plans for many passengers, with videos of the chaos being widely circulated online. Airport workers, represented by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), are protesting the possible…
Andre Onana’s visit to Uganda sparks wild scenes of fan chaos after Cameroon’s 0-0 draw, leaving security scrambling. Crazy scenes were unfolding at Uganda’s Nelson Mandela Stadium as Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana attempted to make his exit after a dramatic 0-0 draw between Cameroon and Zimbabwe in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. Onana,…
On Wednesday, September 11, local newspapers discussed various topics, including the political situation in the country and the situation at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), where the Adani Group's takeover continues to cause turmoil. The front pages of the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: Screengrabs from Daily Nation, Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Elsewhere,…
The High Court has temporarily suspended the proposed lease of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Indian conglomerate Adani Enterprises. In an urgent case, the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) challenged the plans that would allow Adani to operate JKIA for 30 years. The two organizations argue that…
Kenya Power has announced a temporary blackout scheduled to affect several areas across Nairobi, Kisii, Homa Bay, Migori, Nyeri, Kirinyanga, Laikiapia, Embu and Garissa counties on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The utility company attributed this interruption to routine network maintenance. In Nairobi County, the affected areas include Kasarani and parts of Waiyaki Way. Specifically, residents along…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania September 11, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today September 11, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.