A section of opposition leaders has voiced strong dissent against a proposal to extend the term limits of elected leaders, as well as the planned introduction of new tax measures. Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his DAP-K counterpart Eugene Wamalwa have cautioned that they will mobilise Kenyans to resist any attempt to extend the tenure…
Despite a narrow loss to Abdi Nageeye in the 2024 New York City Marathon, Evans Chebet remains grateful to the streets of New York as he eyes a grand return in 2025. After battling a niggling injury that saw him fail to defend his title at the 2023 New York City Marathon, Evans Chebet went…
Detectives have uncovered the true identity of a murder suspect, previously known as George Oduor Okoth, following a violent encounter that led to his death. The suspect, linked to multiple violent robberies, was gunned down by police after a pursuit, during which they recovered two firearms—one belonging to the late Willis Ayieko. The investigation revealed…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has raised concerns about the impeachment process of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, calling it flawed and unjust. Speaking on a local TV station on Monday, November 4, 2024, Senator Maanzo highlighted what he described as a lack of due process and fairness in Gachagua’s removal from office. Maanzo argued that…
Lilian Aluko, a former Radio 44 presenter, was found dead with stab wounds at her boyfriend's home in Kahawa West, Nairobi Her mother, Jane Akinyi, explained that her daughter left to visit her boyfriend, who is known to her but did not return Police confirmed the incident, revealing that Aluko suffered facial injuries and a…
Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye claimed victory in the edition of the 2024 New York City Marathon. The 2024 edition of the New York City Marathon saw new champions being crowned in the name of Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye. Sheila Chepkirui has been consistent since her debut at the 2022 Valencia Marathon but has…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused cartels of orchestrating the recent resistance to the rollout of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Mudavadi explained that much of the opposition stems from graft cartels trying to protect their interests associated with the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)….
Education CS Julius Ogamba supervises the distribution of Day 1 KCSE exam papers The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) theory examinations began on Monday, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba overseeing the distribution of papers at the Kibra DCC container. This year, a total of 965,501 candidates are registered for the exams across 10,754…
Nyeri Central Assistant County Commissioner, Sammy Nyaga (left) and Nyeri Central Sub-County Director of Education, Rose Boiyo (right) supervise the opening of a carton box containing the English Functional Skills paper. In the afternoon, the candidates will write Chemistry Paper 1. By Wangari Mwangi and Kuria Antony …
Harambee Starlets striker Esse Akida is still without a club since leaving Greek giants PAOK in July but she is not jumping at offers coming her way over a number of reasons. Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida is not in a hurry to join a new club if she does not get a well-paying offer….
An autopsy report has confirmed that content creator and influencer Tabitha Gatwiri died from suffocation. Conducted at the Kenyatta University Funeral Home, the report revealed that Gatwiri, 29, succumbed to positional asphyxia—a form of suffocation that occurs when a person’s position restricts their breathing. The report indicated that her death also involved brain edema, or…
Police in South Africa have forced 540 illegal miners out of an abandoned mine shaft and arrested them. Earlier this week, security forces blocked deliveries of food and water to the miners in a bid to push them out of the mine. The miners experienced “starvation and dehydration” and were forced to resurface, police say….
A total of 26,989 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates in Migori County will be sitting for their exams this morning. Migori County has 312 examination centres in 12 sub-counties, and 14 examination containers are spread throughout the county. Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua who oversaw the…
On Monday, November 4, national dailies widely reported the continued concern about the kidnappings and murders. Top news in today's newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation/The Standard.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation This newspaper reported that Mount Kenya leaders, who avoided hostile residents after voting to remove former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, are now planning a comeback in…
Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has begun his preparations for a promising 2025 season after a record-threatening 2024. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has already started preparing for the 2025 season and so far, things are looking up for him. Fresh from winning the men’s 2km race at the third Athletics Kenya cross country…