The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) has applauded President William Ruto’s decision to cancel the Privately Initiated Proposal (PIP) for the concessioning of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The association believes that this move is a step in the right direction towards a more transparent and inclusive approach to modernizing the airport. In a…
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, September 29, 2021. [FILE,Standard. ] Kenya Kwanza’s purge on leaders associated with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now extended to the Senate. Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga has now joined the plum Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC), replacing a Gachagua ally John Kinyua of Laikipia. In the changes announced by the Majority…
The government of Kenya and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating an ecosystem to enhance vaccine innovation and production capabilities. Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa said that the initiative would enable Kenya to move closer to vaccine self-sufficiency for the benefit of the country and…
The government of Kenya and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at creating an ecosystem to enhance vaccine innovation and production capabilities. Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa said that the initiative would enable Kenya to move closer to vaccine self-sufficiency for the benefit of the country and…
The government is using technology and innovation to create jobs and tackle the unemployment challenge in the country, President William Ruto has said. The President said Kenya is scaling up investments in innovation to not only position Kenya as a global innovation hub, but also support start up businesses and empower the youth. He said…
Nyeri Senator Wahome Wamatinga has been sworn in as the new Commissioner to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC). The swearing in ceremony was held at the PSC headquarters at County hall was presided over by Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula who is also the PSC chairman. Wamatinga replaces Laikipia Senator John Kinyua who…
A protester aims a rock at a Mozambique soldier as he attempts to disperse protesters as they clash with Mozambican riot police in Maputo on November 27, 2024. [AFP] Anti-government protesters and security forces clashed across Mozambique Wednesday with police reportedly killing two people and a military vehicle mowing down another at fresh demonstrations…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has hailed the impact of her father Willie for shaping her into becoming the dominating athlete she now is. At just 25, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has etched her name into track and field history, shattering records and redefining greatness in the 400m hurdles. While the influence of her esteemed coach Bob Kersee is undeniable,…
Noah Lyles has remained vague about his prospective clash against Tyreek Hill but expressed optimism that it would turn out like the ‘Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul’ fight. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has remained vague about his prospective race against the Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill as the race fast approaches. Noah…
U.S Head Women’s relay coach has admitted to being ‘disrespected’ in certain moments despite masterminding the 4 by 100 meter relay team led by the likes of Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson to back-to-back World and Olympic titles at the event. Team USA’s women’s relay head coach, Mechelle Lewis Freeman, has expressed deep frustration over…
Bolt has recounted feeling nervous before his historic 2008 Olympics despite breaking the 100m world record months earlier. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has become synonymous with Olympic greatness but even the fastest man in history was not immune to pre-race nerves. The 38-year-old former sprinter recently shared insights into his mindset leading up to…
A young man has recalled his last moments with his mother shortly before she was killed by lightning Kelizi Silunjili said despite warning that there is a storm coming, her mother insisted on finishing her farm work. He shared their last conversation, where the mother promised to accompany him to the farm the next day…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has disclosed that 5,931 Kenyans have secured an opportunity to work abroad after successful interviews. In a statement via his official X account on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Mutua stated that the working abroad national recruitment exercise launched ten days ago in an initiative by the government…
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula hosted a delegation of Doctoral Leadership students from USIU-Africa, led by Prof. Timothy Oketch, Dean of the Chandaria School of Business. The meeting delved into pressing issues affecting Kenya’s education sector, the Affordable Housing agenda, and the potential risks posed by gaps in the IEBC’s structure. Prof….
Government proposes a bill to amend the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund, introducing significant changes to its funding priorities. The government has proposed a bill to amend the functions of the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASD Fund) with the aim of narrowing its scope to focus exclusively on funding sports and arts…