By REUTERS Israel’s foreign minister said on Wednesday that he was barring United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres from entering the country because he had not “unequivocally” condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel. Iran fired more than 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday amid an escalation in fighting between its proxy in Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel. Many were intercepted mid-air…
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai Kericho Governor Eric Mutai has been impeached despite having secured a court order earlier in the day to stop the impeachment proceedings. In a heated afternoon session at the Kericho County Assembly, a total of 31 MCAs voted in favour of removing the governor from office, while 16 MCAs boycotted the…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai before the Senate Standing Committee on National Cohesion, Equal Opportunities and Regional Integration at Bunge Towers,Nairobi on August 23, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has been impeached. Mutai’s fate was sealed after the 31 Members of the County Assembly who debated his ouster motion unanimously voted in support. This is despite…
Nike has honorred World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson with a special tribute for her incredible 2024 Olympics performance and resilience. World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has been honored with a special tribute by Nike in recognition of her exceptional performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Texas native was celebrated by the sportswear giant just…
Comedian Eric Omondi has announced plans to organize Heroes' Day in parallel with honoring fallen protesters He asked for suggestions for a suitable venue to facilitate quick booking ahead of the event scheduled for October 12 Many Kenyans have recommended Uhuru Park and Nyayo Stadium, while others have praised him for his bold plan A…
By REUTERS Mozambicans will vote next week in presidential and legislative elections that are almost certain to extend the ruling Frelimo party’s half century in power, as it battles a long-running Islamist insurgency in one of Africa’s largest gas fields. Ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo, a former radio announcer and law lecturer, is widely expected…
Hundreds of patients with chronic illnesses in Nakuru faced significant challenges on Wednesday in accessing cancer and dialysis treatments, as many facilities rejected NHIF cards and demanded cash payments. A media spot check revealed the distress of cash-strapped patients seeking dialysis, stranded in hospitals as they scrambled to raise the necessary funds for their treatments….
The government, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, in partnership with M/S Kings Developers Limited, has embarked on the development of Ruiru Boma Estate. The project is among the many affordable houses that the government is working towards across the country to enable more Kenyans to own homes. The 1050 housing units…
Bradley Marongo sparked mixed reactions after a video of him flirting with a white man went viral online In the video, the man was sitting on Marongo's lap, and the two were seen enjoying syrup using the same straw Some Kenyans seemed to be shocked by the news, some wanting to know exactly what the…
Erik Ten Hag has made it clear what exactly Manchester United’s problem is. Manchester United have produced a reel of underperformances in recent weeks with a 3-0 battering at home to Tottenham being the latest of their misery. Bruno Fernandes got sent off in that match after a rough challenge on James Maddison that the…
More than 290 members of parliament supported the motion to dismiss Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua presented on Tuesday, October 1 Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro did not sign the motion, despite the support of Kenyan MPs Kwanza Before the motion was presented, Gachagua praised Nyoro as a respectful and intelligent leader who avoids engaging…
By REUTERS Rising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with global airlines diverting or cancelling flights on Wednesday and regional airports, including Lebanon, Israel and Kuwait, showing long delays, according to FlightRadar24 data. Concern over travel disruption as the conflict intensifies also knocked shares in the travel and airline sectors. Iran…
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic attends a press conference at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 2, 2024. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) Novak Djokovic said Wednesday that he hoped current world number one Jannik Sinner’s steroid case would be “resolved as soon as possible”, as he again bemoaned the tennis anti-doping system’s…
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has announced a 28-man provisional squad for crucial AFCON qualifiers against Cameroon. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named a provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers double-header against Cameroon. The highly anticipated matches are scheduled for October 11 in Douala, Cameroon and…
The Government has emphasized on the need to broaden the base for inclusion of women at all levels of peace and security efforts. Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi said that women should not only serve as participants but as leaders and decision-makers. He said Governments must build on this legacy, to ensure that African women…