‘I knew he had it in him!’-When Kishane Thompson’s mother revealed the untold story behind his success

A proud mother reflects on her son’s remarkable journey from small-town athlete to national champion and global sprint sensation. On a warm Friday night, June 28, Grace Allen could hardly contain her emotions as her son Kishane Thompson stormed to victory at the Jamaica National Championships at National Stadium, Kingston. The 23-year-old sprinter ran a…

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CS Muturi lauds President Ruto’s commitment to improving lives of service personnel

Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary, Justin Muturi has lauded President William Ruto for his commitment to improving the lives of service personnel through the establishment of the National Taskforce on the Improvement of Terms and Conditions for critical institutions. Speaking during the launch of the Strategic Framework for the National Police Service,…

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High Court Protects KWAL from Seizure of Alcoholic Beverages

The High Court has intervened to prevent the seizure of alcoholic products produced by Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) from the Kenyan market by state agencies. KWAL, a reputable manufacturer established in 1969, produces popular brands such as Hunters Choice whisky, Kibao vodka, Kingfisher, Viceroy brandy, Best Cream, Best Whisky, and Best Vodka. The company…

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Universities’ mess deepens over CBA, new funding plan

Kenya Universities Staff Union and University Academic Staff Union members at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology protest in Kakamega town on September 18, 2024. [By Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]  Workers in public universities have downed tools, signalling the deepening mess in institutions of higher learning. With students still grumbling over the new funding model…

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