Road Repairs and Beautification to Transform Mombasa Road in Kes.42 Million Project

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will invest Kes.42 million in the beautification of Mombasa Road, covering the stretch from Athi River to Westlands. KeNHA Director-General Kungu Ndung’u announced this development to Parliament, confirming that two contractors have been hired to complete the project. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional…

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Kenya, Tanzania on trial in regional court

The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is hearing cases challenging the domestic laws and legal directives in Kenya and Tanzania that are deemed injurious to the fundamental rights of citizens. Tanzania’s directive on compulsory pregnancy tests for schoolgirls and the disbarment of Kenyan Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi from the Supreme Court of Kenya are…

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Billions at centre of Gachagua-Ruto fallout

President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] The political marriage between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua is irretrievably broken. At the heart of the discordant union where the partners are in a bruising battle are billions of shillings and unrealized campaign pledges. These, insiders say, have broken the friendship…

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KES13 Million Cannabis Haul Set Ablaze in Kisumu (Photos)

Authorities destroyed a drug haul valued at approximately Kes.13.14 million in Kisumu on Wednesday, led by DCI Regional Coordinator for Nyanza, Mr. Lenny Kisaka OGW. He collaborated with security teams from Kisumu County and Sub County, as well as officers from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution…

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600 more Kenyan police officers to leave for Haiti in November

An additional 600 Kenyan police officers undergoing training will be deployed to Haiti in November as part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, President William Ruto has announced.  Speaking during a joint press conference at State House, Nairobi, with visiting Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille, President Ruto reiterated Kenya’s commitment to the mission in…

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Turaco celebrates milestone achievement in technology

Turaco insurance technology company has announced a milestone achievement surpassing 2.5 million customers across four markets and 1.5 new clients in the past one year. This remarkable expansion demonstrates the rising need for easily available and reasonably priced insurance throughout Africa. Turaco credits its expansion to its primary focus on its end users, the majority…

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‘When I look like that, know I ain’t playing no games’ – Masai Russell on the ‘beast mode’ that won her Olympic gold

Masai Russell has revealed the mental tactic that made her deliver in the races that really matterd during the 2024 season, including the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reigning Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has opened up about the mental strategies that helped her secure victory in the races that truly mattered…

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Ruto Finalizes Agreement with NBA for Major Basketball Initiative in Kenya

President William Ruto has reached a significant agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to construct 100 basketball courts across Kenya. Ruto announced that the NBA will build these courts in schools and communities nationwide over the next decade, following feasibility studies to determine suitable locations. The President emphasized that this initiative aims to nurture…

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Sudan warlord accuses Egypt of targeting RSF troops

The leader of the Rapid Support Forces, Lt-Gen Mohamed Hamdan Daglo “Hemedti,” has accused Egypt of launching airstrikes against his forces, potentially roping Cairo into this 18-month conflict. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been fighting the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) since April 2023, a war that has killed some 18,000 people displaced more than…

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Raila among top contenders to replace Gachagua

A new survey by market research firm Infotrak has revealed that Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition, is among the most preferred candidates to replace Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua if his impeachment succeeds. The poll, conducted on October 9, 2024, through Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews (CATI) across Kenya’s eight regions, highlighted key contenders for the…

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