The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has announced a ban on importing second-hand vehicles registered in 2017, effective January 1, 2025. To avoid rejection, importers must ensure these vehicles arrive in the country by December 31, 2024. This move aligns with the Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Inspection of Road Vehicles (KS 1515:2000), which…
Tara Davis-Woodhall has shared a heartfelt and humorous moment with husband Hunter, blending Olympic grit with everyday joy. Olympics long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall has left fans in stitches with her latest playful exchange with husband Hunter Woodhall. The couple, who recently relocated to Kansas after their historic gold-medal victories at the 2024 Paris Olympics…
Three police officers were injured in an acid attack on Monday while pursuing a theft suspect in Nairobi’s Ngara area. Officers Moses Lelei, Tom Mbuku, and Joyce Otieno were investigating a suspect believed to be transporting stolen drugs from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) to Ngara Medical Centre, according to a police report. The suspect…
A little boy wrote a heartfelt and humorous letter to his girlfriend Liz taking the internet by storm He humorously compared Liz's anger to King Kong and gently advised her to be calm, accepting his love for her despite their spat. The letter has created a stir and admiration for the boy's emotional intelligence and…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has called on Kenyans living abroad to stop criticizing President William Ruto and his flagship projects. She defended Ruto’s efforts and urged citizens to show patience as the Kenya Kwanza administration works to fulfill its manifesto. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Passaris stressed that no…
The Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (MSS) and the Haitian National Police (HNP) have reopened the Liancourt Police Station, which has been shut for the last five years due to gang aggression. In a statement on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, MSS said the station was reopened following continuous day and night patrols in key…
Mary Moraa was among Kenyan athletes who enjoyed a good season in 2024 and it came with some bumper rewards in form of prize money. Mary Moraa has explained on numerous occasions how athletics changed her fortunes from a life of struggle to relative comfort. It is not hard to understand why given the millions…
The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has officially launched the rehabilitation of Nairobi’s road infrastructure by issuing tenders for major road repairs. This initiative aligns with President William Ruto’s commitment to enhancing Nairobi’s road network, following discussions with national government agencies and the Nairobi City County Government. Among the roads listed in KURA’s tender notice…
Riots broke out in the Nakuru county parliament after MCAs quarreled over the change in the leadership of the Parliament Kiamaina MCA Paul Warigi condemned the act after one MCA hit him on the head with an egg during the altercation. Another MCA claimed that the tension in the parliament was coming from headquarters as…
Raila Odinga's ambition to become the chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC) got a boost as Mauritius released its candidate and promised to support him The new Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navin Ramgoolam, made the decision when he spoke by phone with President William Ruto The change marks a change in Mauritius' foreign policy…
ODM member, Raphael Odieny displays his party membership certificate in Mombasa. The group claims the Party officials in Mombasa have disowned them, ahead of grassrooots elections. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] After several false starts, Raila Odinga’s ODM Party faces a litmus test today as it conducts its grassroots elections. The polls come amid reports of factional wars…
The Parliamentary Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs will next week vet Abdi Ahmed Mohamud for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). President William Ruto recently nominated Mohamud to succeed Twalib Mbarak, whose term ends in January 2025. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, November…
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On Wednesday, November 27, the daily newspapers focused on Kenyan politics as the battle between President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, continued. Kenyan newspaper headlines for Wednesday, November 27. Image/screen: Daily Nation, The Standard, Taifa Leo and People Daily.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation According to the newspaper, President William Ruto has vowed…
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is enhancing connectivity across its parks, reserves, and stations with a groundbreaking investment in satellite internet. Using savings from the 2023/2024 fiscal year, KWS aims to improve operational efficiency and enhance visitor experiences, even in remote areas, while supporting its commitment to sustainable conservation through technological innovation. In partnership with Karibu…