A Kenyan mother was shocked after her housekeeper allegedly turned on the heater in the children's bedroom and moved it near the curtains The maid claimed that the woman's six-year-old son was responsible for turning on the heater and moving it near the curtains. After reviewing the CCTV footage, the mother realized that it was…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has committed to cascade Climate Information Services (CIS) to subcounties in all the 47 counties, while tapping essential indigenous knowledge and co-producing climate information with local communities. So far, only fifteen counties have developed their CIS Plans, representing 63pc of the national target, based on local needs…
The 2011 World 100m champion has revealed why he believes his namesake Ackeem Blake will be a force to be reckon with in future. Jamaican sprint legend Yohan Blake, known for his record-breaking speed as the second-fastest man in history over both 100 meters (9.69 seconds) and 200 meters (19.26 seconds), has highlighted the rising…
As Americans vote for their next president on Tuesday, the usual dividing line is often that of the party: Democrat vs Republican. But there are other issues that could play a decisive role in the mind of voters to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Several opinion polls indicate that…
President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live in a complex and dynamic…
Gabby Thomas has been humorously called out by Ilona Maher after suggesting they run a marathon together sparking laughs online as the Olympians embraced unique roles at the NYC Marathon. American rugby union player Ilona Maher has humorously voiced her doubts about running a marathon following an Instagram poll by fellow Olympian Gabby Thomas that…
Sudan has cancelled a port deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an apparent protest against Abu Dhabi’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group engaged in a deadly conflict with government forces. Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim said his country had cancelled a memorandum of understanding with the UAE to…
The Kenya Landscape Actors’ Platform (KenLAP) is backing streamlining of various laws regulating the country’s landscape in a bid to mobile sufficient resources to support landscape restoration. According to the platform, the country’s landscape is currently facing severe degradation as a result of among others, climate change, unsustainable land use practices, population increase and deforestation….
UASU Secretary General Dr Constantine Wasonga. [File, Standard] Members of Parliament are making a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sh13.8 billion pay dispute involving lecturers of public universities. The Dons are on strike pushing for better pay. The strike so far has paralysed learning in all public universities across the country, throwing graduation plans into…
A family in Tigania West region is in mourning after losing their son who was expected to take his KCSE exam The candidate was reported to have died around midnight, a few hours before the exam began Within the same neighborhood, two female candidates who were pregnant gave birth at Meru Hospital Sad events befell…
Marinakis had been given a five match ban for spitting on the floor as the match officials walked past following Forest’s 1-0 Premier League defeat by Fulham at the City Ground on September 28. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lost his appeal against a five-game stadium ban. The 57-year-old was found guilty of improper…
Reigning Chicago marathon champion and world record holder over the distance, Ruth Chepngetich is the only Kenyan finalist shortlisted for the athlete of the year award in the list released on Monday evening by World Athletics. The top two leading athletes in each category—track, field, and out of stadium—have been chosen from the first round…
Singer Nadia Mukami suffered an asthma attack following her OctoberFest performance at the weekend The mother of one shared her gratitude for her team's quick response to the emergency The beautiful musician announced his retirement from music until October 15 to prioritize his health Popular singer Nadia Mukami has revealed that she will leave the…
Faith Kipyegon will not be defending her Women’s Track Athlete of the Year title despite shattering the 1500 meter World & Olympic record, as well as complete a hat-trick of Olympic gold medals in that event. Faith Kipyegon will not defend her Women’s Track Athlete of the year title after missing out on the top…
Salwa Abdallah was recuperating from a caesarean section and tending to her one-month old baby when soldiers from the Rapid Support Forces barged into her home in Sudan’s eastern El Gezira state late last month. They accused her of loyalty to the army and its allies, their rivals in an 18-month war. “They said ‘You killed…