Lebanon, once a peaceful haven for Kenyan students, has become a no-go zone Mary Wanjiku, one of the Kenyan students in Beirut, revealed that they hear explosions and gunshots every day. He expressed concern that he lacks food and essential supplies, but there are no signs of evacuation Beirut – As the conflict between Israel…
Julien Alfred and Shanieka Ricketts headline nominees for the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards, celebrating Caribbean athletic excellence. Olympics 100m champion Julien Alfred and Olympic silver medallist Shanieka Ricketts are among a stellar list of athletes nominated for the first-ever Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) Sports Awards, set to take place on October 19…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has been sacked after 31 ward representatives voted to send him home The governor faced many accusations, including misconduct, abuse of office and violation of the constitution. Ward representatives continued with the motion to expel him despite the court order obtained by the governor Most of the County Assembly Kericho they…
The Tea Board of Kenya is going to carry out fresh audit to two tea factories after farmers expressed dissatisfied with the bonus of between Ksh 46-52 given to them. Tea board of Kenya chairman Jacob Kamau Kahiu assured farmers after holding two meetings with respective stakeholders at the Thumaita and Kimunye factories where he said the…
Harambee Stars will discover their group opponents for the 2025 CHAN qualifiers as they prepare to co-host the tournament. Kenya will learn their group opponents for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers when the draw is held on October 9. According to a statement by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the highly anticipated…
A small businessman was found dead inside his shop in Kakamega on Tuesday, October 1 The Chief of Kambiri area, Caleb Natiri, confirmed the sad incident, revealing that the woman suffered depression after losing a bet of KSh 60,000 Witnesses said that shortly before his death, the businessman appeared nervous while serving customers Kakamega –…
Governor Muthomi Njuki The controversial Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) continues to generate more heat than light with the Council of Governors (COG) accusing the government of bypassing them in its implementation. The Council noted that no single County had signed the Intergovernmental Participatory Agreement (IPA) with the Ministry of Health as the rollout exercise…
LA 2028 Olympics Head of HR has resigned after four months following other key leadership departures amid controversy. Los Angeles 2028 Olympics Head of HR Kristina Guillen has stepped down from her role just two weeks after the departure of the Chief Legal Officer Tanja Olano marking another significant leadership change within the LA28 team….
Digital nomad professionals and long-connection travellers will now be able to explore Kenya’s unique tourism offerings more conveniently following President William Ruto’s announcement of a Digital Nomad Work Permit and an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for transit and long-connection travellers. In a first for Kenya’s tourism industry, the President said these new initiatives aim to…
Benni McCarthy believes Erik is tactically excellent but lacks some passion and intensity to reach his full potential. Former Manchester United assistant coach Benni McCarthy has spoken out against Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag amid his uncertain future at Old Trafford. McCarthy said Ten Hag does not show enough passion compared to other coaches….
Livestock officers from Uasin Gishu undertake livestock vaccination that targets more than 800,000 heard against FMD Uasin Gishu County aims to vaccinate over 800,000 heads of cattle against foot and mouth disease (FMD). The mass vaccination exercise began Wednesday at Mugundoi and Nairiri cattle dips in the Cheptiret/Kipchamo ward of Kesses Sub-County, led by County…
After a successful four-year partnership, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce parts ways with her coach amid injury struggles and tension. Five-time 100m world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made the decision to part ways with her coach, Reynaldo Walcott, after four years of working together. The news of the split has come as a surprise to many in the…
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has appeared before Wednesday’s National Assembly Plenary Sitting to respond several questions from legislators starting with Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi on NEMA’s licensing of residential properties along Othaya Road in Kileleshwa, Nairobi County without due consideration of the construction’s environmental impact. Duale is also expected to…
Elders in Siaya are appealing to the government to increase the monthly stipend they receive under the Inua Jamii programme to enable them to meet basic obligations. The elders, through the Chairman of the Siaya County Older Persons Organisation (SCOPO), George Odhiambo Were, at the same time, challenged the government to come up with a…
Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) looks on as he takes part in a training session on the eve of a UEFA Champions League football match against Lille LOSC. [AFP] Kylian Mbappe has recovered faster than expected from a thigh injury but Real Madrid will take no risks with the fitness of the France…