President William Ruto and State Department for Citizen Services Principal Secretary Julius Kibet Bitok during the first anniversary of the e-Citizen Directorate, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi. [File, Standard] The High Court in Nairobi has blocked 34 government agencies and parastatals from shifting their services and payment to e-Citizen. Justice Bahati Mwamuye issued…
Just last year, Olympic champion Masai Russell was still plying her trade at Kentucky Track and field yet to turn professional. Masai Russell, the 100m hurdles Olympic champion, has been named the USA Track and Field (USATF) Breakthrough Performer of the Year following an extraordinary debut professional season. The 23-year-old hurdler’s rise from collegiate standout…
Starlet Wahu was found dead, and Victor Matara was later arrested after seeking medical treatment at the hospital The prosecution gathered 14 witnesses including Wahu's brother, Julius Njoroge, who identified his body Another brother of the late socialite, Pastor Victor Kanyari, was overcome with emotion during a court hearing recently The trial of the murder…
Dubbed the ‘Legends Edition’ this year’s Jamuhuri Day celebrations line-up will pay homage to iconic Kenyan musicians who dominated the airwaves in the early 2000s. Set to take place at the Uhuru Gardens, the stage will feature performances from celebrated Genge artists, including Mejja, Jua Cali, DNA, Mr Lenny, Madtraxx, MajiMaji, and the dynamic trio…
Diamond, Rayvanny and Zuchu being among the Tanzanian stars who were leading the Furaha festival at the Furaha City Festival Willy Paul disagreed with the Tanzanian star and accused the organizers of the festival for giving priority to Tanzanian artists Diamond, Rayvanny and Zuchu were among the Tanzanian stars who were leading the Furaha festival…
A local publication has reported that last-minute government involvement and disruptions played a significant role in FKF election outcomes. If there was any lingering doubt about the intense competition ahead of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections on December 6, 2024, the events leading up to the vote made it abundantly clear. With two main…
Nick Mwendwa has opposed the election of Hussein Mohammed as the former President of the Kenya Football Federation Mohammed defeated Mwendwa's candidate, Doris Petra, in the election held at the Kasarani Gymnasium on December 7 Mwendwa has asked the world football federation FIFA to intervene and check the mistakes he claimed were made Outgoing Football…
Nigeria has secured $2.2 billion from a group of lenders led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support construction of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Nigeria Phase II. The SAPZs which are established in areas with high agricultural production potential are expected to help transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector. “The Nigeria SAPZ II project will…
Mumias East Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has given a glimpse of the mansion he is constructing in his village. The lawmaker in a video shared via his official Instagram account showed the progress of the project whose foundation is almost done. Salasya also encouraged Kenyans to always remember to build a house…
President William Ruto stressed that livestock vaccines will improve animal health and increase meat exports Apart from 22 million cows, the president also said 50 million sheep and goats will be vaccinated against diseases such as legs and lips Ruto's remarks came after Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused the first Kenyan administration of developing…
A lawyer representing several alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs says the potential number of civil legal cases against the musician “is probably in the 300 range”. Tony Buzbee told the BBC his team had received about 3,000 calls since he held a news conference calling for clients in October. He has already issued 20…
Isaac Otesa traveled to Nairobi after Bradley Marongo appeared in large numbers due to his height His hopes of getting brand endorsements were dashed, and he returned to Bungoma Otesa returned to Nairobi, where his misery worsened, but Geoffery Mosiria stepped in Isaac Otesa, a young man from Bungoma county who is famous for his…
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has dragged Kenya and Uganda to the East African Court He claimed that Kenya violated the 2010 Constitution and the East African Community Convention for alleged involvement in what he claims was kidnapping abroad. Kizza called for a permanent injunction against Kenya to stop managing or assisting in the forcible…
2022 Uasin Gishu County gubernatorial candidate Kiprotich Bundotich, alias Buzeki, has opposed the vaccination drive for cows championed by President William Ruto. Buzeki said that the process is shrouded in opaqueness and that the government should keep the vaccination drive away from farmers. “I am a cow, dude! UDA is lacking transparency concerning this vaccination….
The inaugural edition of Nomadic Arts Festival by Content House Kenya took place at the Chandaria Auditorium, Visa Oshwal Center, in Westlands, Nairobi. The festival brought a number of artists and entertainers from Northern Kenya and Nairobi in a celebration of diverse art and culture, through powerful music performances, some laced with storytelling sessions responding…