People took part in drills ahead of the 20-year anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami Hundreds of Indonesians fled for higher ground Wednesday as they ran through disaster drills in the region worst hit by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami ahead of its 20th anniversary next month. Children burst down the stairs in a rush…
Tana River County is set to benefit from the Weather and Climate Information Services for Africa (WISER) Kenya project in an effort mitigate climate risks in the floods and drought prone county. Funded by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and coordinated by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center (ICPAC), the…
Real Madrid youngster Marc Cucalon has hanged the boots at just 19-years old, following a major injury setback. In a heartbreaking turn of events, 19-year-old Real Madrid youth midfielder Marc Cucalon has announced his retirement from professional football. After battling ongoing health issues and injury setbacks, Cucalon revealed his decision in an emotional letter on…
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has advised her followers to avoid giving power to people from poor backgrounds. Taking to her Instagram stories, Monroe, who has been a vocal critic of President William Ruto and his administration, noted that such leaders do not know what to do with the power given to them unless…
BCS Standard Chartered Bank has launched the 7th edition of the popular Standard Chartered Cup, a 5-a-side futsal tournament that celebrates the Bank’s partnership with Liverpool FC. This exciting event offers the winning team an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit Anfield Stadium in England and watch Liverpool FC play live in a Premier League match….
President William Ruto met with Nairobi MPs at State House Nairobi on Nov 12, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto is ramping up efforts to implement his Bottom Up Economic Transformation Plan (BETA) by enlisting economic consultants on short-term contracts. An advertisement by the State House Tuesday outlined a strategy to create a database of…
Nineteen-year-old Sharon Atieno was found dead after leaving her home to make a phone call on Thursday, November 7 His friend who lives together said the deceased was only worried about the memory of his mother's death which affected him a lot DCI detectives have launched an investigation into his death with an autopsy report…
Kenya Rugby Union is standing its ground over the contracts offered to Shujaa players as a number of senior players have boycotted training demanding for better terms ahead of the Dubai leg. Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is ready to proceed with youngsters in the 2024-25 World Rugby Sevens Series if the senior players will not…
Voters in Somaliland head to the polls on Wednesday to choose a president at a time when the breakaway Somali region sees international recognition within reach after three decades of de facto self-rule. Somaliland, which occupies a strategic position near the entryway to the Red Sea, declared independence from the Mogadishu government in 1991 but…
Akumu was dropped from the Harambee Stars final squad that travelled to Egypt, the last time Kenya played at the Africa Cup of Nations, and he is keen to right those wrongs this year. Harambee Stars midfielder Antony ‘Teddy’ Akumu has opened up about what qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) would…
The government affirms its commitment to delivering quality healthcare services across all facilities Nyeri is leading in the ongoing Social Health Authority (SHA) registration exercise. Although the county is yet to achieve its target, since the rollout of the mass registration, a total of 111,826 people have signed up against a population of 759,164, representing…
Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has highlighted the importance of providing ‘sea time’ experience for seafarers immediately after graduation to equip them with the required practical skills and hands-on exposure to transition efficiently into the maritime workforce. Graduates of the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watch-keeping for Seafarers (STCW)…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone nearly took a step back in her career facing coaching struggles and technical frustrations. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has become synonymous with excellence on the track. But few know the behind-the-scenes struggles that nearly forced the track sensation to step back from her sport. Between her setback at the 2019 World…
There have been rumors on social media that Diana Marua spat on one of her nannies, Irene Nekesa Irene however came forward and addressed the issue on her new YouTube channel, admitting that she is no longer working with the Bahati family The new YouTuber said that he parted ways with the Bahati family for…
Morocco is set to receive an immediate disbursement to the tune of $415 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) This follows the completion of the second review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) by the IMF Executive Board bringing total disbursement under the programme to $747 million. The funding is expected to enhance…