Photo Courtesy Kenya could prohibit the imports of food products from other countries which have been cultivated using pesticides withdrawn for use in Kenya. According to the Pesticide Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Frederick Muchiri, these are some of the proposed amendments in the Pest Control Products Act which will enhance the country’s food…
Ruud Gullit has explained why Joshua Zirkzee should have never joined Manchester United After hanging up his boots in 2023, Zlatan Ibrahimovic quickly transitioned into an senior advisory role with AC Milan, the club he holds dear to his heart. His vast experience and competitive spirit are being harnessed to influence key decisions at the…
A German national has come forward with allegations of fraud against a prominent Kenyan businesswoman and politician. Uwe Heinz Odenthal claims he was deceived out of €1 million (approximately Sh142 million) in a petroleum investment scheme that promised substantial returns. The deal, which was struck in early 2023, involved Trojan Six Oil 2019 Ltd, a…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By MERCY SIMIYU This past week, panic has gripped East Africans in the Middle East as Lebanon came under a hail of fire from Israel and tensions between Tel Aviv and Iran reached a crescendo. The Kenyan government has been struggling to get its nationals to register for evacuation, as some are locked inside compounds by their employers. This crisis has lifted the veil on the problem of securing citizens…
Alfred Mutua, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection and former Governor of Machakos County, has publicly announced his support for the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling for an urgent need for better leadership in the country. Speaking at a public forum in Machakos on Friday, October 4, 2024, Mutua said that…
A meeting between Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Planning John Mbadi and county governors ended without an agreement on the revenue-sharing formula for the 2024/25 financial year. The Council of Governors (COG) rejected the National Treasury’s proposed allocation of Ksh380 billion, insisting on the previously agreed amount of Ksh400 billion. They argued that any…
The anticipated public participation to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua turned chaotic in Nanyuki as residents expressed divided opinions. The hundreds of residents who had flocked the Nanyuki CDF hall on Friday began chanting and disrupting the meeting which had kicked off well. A section were calling for…
The widow of late athlete Kelvin Kiptum, Asenath Rotich, has been sharing her family moments with Kenyans recently People in the networks have been encouraging the young widow to strengthen herself in life and trust in God because he has a special purpose for her Asenath has also been uploading videos of herself enjoying songs…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [DPCS] The High Court in Kerugoya has ordered that public participation regarding the motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua be organised in each constituency. In his ruling, Justice Richard Mwongo directed the National Assembly and other respondents to facilitate public hearings at the constituency level instead of the county level….
Alexis Ohanian, the mam behind the Athlos women’s-only track event, has shared the similarities between Sha’Carri Richardson’s story and his while expressing his admiration for the sprinter. Alexis Ohanian, the brains behind the recently held Athlos women’s-only track event, has revealed his admiration for Sha’Carri Richardson and how her story mirrors his. Richardson is one…
In a chilling revelation before a Mombasa court, survivors of the Shakahola massacre have shed light on the manipulative tactics employed by Paul Mackenzie, the alleged mastermind behind one of Kenya’s most horrific cult incidents. Mackenzie, along with 95 co-accused, faces charges including terrorism, child cruelty, radicalization, murder, and violations of the Basic Education Act….
Members of the National Assembly are rallying behind a motion sponsored by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie advocating for the establishment of a science museum. The motion which seeks to address the lack of a dedicated science museum in East Africa, that would consolidate indigenous scientific and technological innovations for research, training, and public engagement…
The Jamaican sprint legend has reacted to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Rasheed Broadbell leaving the Elite Performance Track and Field Club. Jamaican sprint legend Bertland Cameron has weighed in on the surprising departures of two prominent athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Rasheed Broadbell, from the Reynaldo Walcott-led Elite Performance Track and Field Club. Both athletes have decided…
Kenya stands on the brink of a revolutionary advancement in HIV prevention and treatment, as Gilead Sciences’ groundbreaking drug lenacapavir moves closer to widespread availability. This innovative medication, which can be administered as an injection just twice a year, promises to serve both as a preventive vaccine and an antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, offering new hope…
Fans of American R&B artiste Chris Brown were left stunned after tickets for the artiste’s December concert in South Africa sold out in under two hours. The 35-year-old singer is set to hold the concert dubbed ‘Live in Johanessburg, Breezy in South Africa’ at the FNB stadium in South Africa on December 14 & 15….