Coast Regional Commissioner Rhodah Onyancha Kwale County is all set to host the 61st Mashujaa Day National Celebrations on Sunday at the newly built 10,200 seater capacity Kwale Stadium. While briefing the media Coast Regional Commissioner Rhodah Onyancha accompanied by the government’s spokesperson and a host of Principal Secretaries assured residents and visitors that…
No official activities around Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, as seen on October 19, 2024. Elvis Ogina, Standard] The swearing-in of Kithure Kindiki will not take place today as initially thought. A spot check by The Standard on Saturday morning found little activity at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, the proposed venue for the ceremony. As of Friday evening,…
Pep Guardiola’s days seem numbered as the club pushes to convince him to pen an extension to his stay at Manchester City Pep Guardiola has caused a stir among Manchester City fans by admitting that “a part of me is leaving” as he navigates the final year of his contract with the club. The 53-year-old…
The African Union’s next Commission may have to carry the can of dealing with conflicts, a result of failure by the continental bloc to end violence in spite of a goal it set itself a decade ago. A new report on the workings of the African Union in solving armed conflict on the continent says…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been crowned as Africa’s leading airport at the 2024 World Travel Awards. In a statement shared by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), JKIA emerged as the winner beating other airports in the continent which were nominated in that category. JKIA was nominated alongside Cape Town International Airport (South Africa),…
Recent narratives from Western media paint a bleak picture of China’s economic trajectory, often attributing its supposed decline to overcapacity and diminishing growth. However, this view is far from accurate. A closer look at the data and economic indicators reveals that China remains a powerhouse, steadily advancing toward its goal of becoming the largest economy…
The Maasai parents who witnessed your son graduating felt proud and rushed to hug him while crying As relatives and friends tried to pull them apart, mother and son stuck together, prompting others to join them in a massive group hug. Other people who saw the video shared that such events are very emotional, and…
Tottenham tells their fans to behave themselves during their early kick-off match against West Ham Tottenham Hotspur has issued a stern warning to its supporters regarding the use of offensive chants ahead of their Premier League match against West Ham United. The club’s concerns were sparked by recent incidents where fans sang discriminatory songs during…
Sudan’s war is a battle between two protagonists: The Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). But there are various other groups, mostly civilian-led that could have had an influence on the direction of the conflict. And 18 months since the conflict erupted, why have some of these groups paled in influence or…
Industry players have underscored the need to bridge the gap between students and the job market by applying classroom learning to real-world problems. Speaking at a career fair at Zetech University, Wambui Macharia the Manager People and Talent Development, emphasized the importance of partnerships between universities and industry stakeholders to ensure students are career-ready. Her…
Former Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha opened up about the emotional challenges she has faced since leaving office During the funeral of Governor Ken Lusaka's mother, Nakhumicha asked Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit to keep her in his prayers Nakhumicha reflected on the difficult transition from a high-ranking government official to living as an ordinary citizen Despite…
Asbel Kiprop Kiprono and Maureen Jepkoech claimed victories in the men’s and women’s 10km senior races at the first Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Machakos. Maureen Jepkoech and Asbel Kiprop Kipron reigned supreme in the 10km senior races at the first Cross Country Series-Machakos at the Machakos Teachers College. The men’s race saw Asbel…
His ouster could have significant impact on not just internal Kenyan politics, but possibly also reshape the country’s East African and global approach Kenya’s Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua was swiftly removed from office in the first hour of daylight- working day Friday after he was impeached in a midnight vote in the Senate on…
Over 120 companies have been dissolved and their names struck off from the countries’ register of companies. In the Kenya Gazette notice dated Friday, October 18, 2024, the Registrar of Companies Joyce Koech, explained that the firms failed to show cause on why they should not be dissolved prompting the latest action. Before dissolution, the…
The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) has accredited KCA University’s Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) to undertake ethics reviews of research projects in the social sciences. This accreditation, awarded under the number NACOSTI/NSEC/AC/04524, will be valid for a period of three (3) years, to October 2027. With the help of…