//PHOTO: Courtesy University lecturers have called off their strike following the government’s decision to fully implement their 2021–2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which is valued at Ksh9.7 billion. The deal signed Saturday by Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) will be implemented in three phases. The first batch…
The United States reaffirms its support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as a serious, credible, and realistic solution to the issue of the Moroccan Sahara, said U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, on Friday in Rabat. Washington D.C. continues to support the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for the Sahara, Staffan…
President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u, in Embu County. Centre is the deputy president Kithure Kindiki. [PCS] President William Ruto is learning the hard way and very publicly that personnel is policy. From the day he took office, he has repeatedly demonstrated that appointments are not his…
epa11699295 Red Bull racing driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands in action during the Formula One Grand Prix of Sao Paulo at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace race track in Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 03 November 2024. EPA/Andre Coelho Motorsport fans, gear up for the 22nd round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, the Las…
Shabana secured a crucial FKF Premier League win against Murang’a Seal showcasing resilience and clinical finishing in a competitive clash. Shabana picked up their second win of the FKF Premier League season after beating Murang’a Seal 1-0 at St. Sebastian Park on Saturday afternoon. The win sees Shabana climb to 11th on the table showcasing…
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale says the cutting down of trees in Karura Forest is part ongoing restoration efforts. In a statement, Duale clarified the restoration process involves clear-felling and removing eucalyptus trees by licensed timber industry investors, contrary to claims of illegal logging in the forest. “For years, Karura has been dominated by 70%…
Ott Tänak extended his Rally Japan lead on Saturday, but all eyes were on team-mate Thierry Neuville as he charged up the leaderboard to put himself within touching distance of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship crown. Neuville, often referred to as the WRC’s “nearly-man,” is finally within reach of shaking off that label…
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has wowed fans with recent gesture, extending an olive branch for upcoming athletes to navigate challenges in their transition. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is stepping up to guide upcoming athletes through one of the most challenging phases of their careers, transitioning from collegiate track and field to the professional circuit. After…
Australian prodigy Gout Gout has yet again earned high praise and compared to another legendary sprinter, not the usual Usain Bolt. Australian sprinting prodigy Gout Gout is surely destined for greatness as he has since been compared to another successful athlete and it’s not Usain Bolt. Gout Gout came into the limelight for all the…
_Heads of the multi-sectoral team of the Mombasa Port and Northern Corridor Community Charter (MPNCCC) at a media briefing at the Internal Container Depot in Nairobi. Kenya Bureau of Standards has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Mombasa Port and Northern Corridor Community Charter (MPNCCC), emphasizing its pivotal role in meeting its Charter obligations. According…
Tebogo is among the Olympic champions and is guaranteed an automatic spot at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in 2026. Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo has set his sights on the newly announced World Athletics Ultimate Championship, expressing his enthusiasm for the high-stakes competition. World Athletics unveiled the roadmap for the event on Friday, marking…
The Wajir County Government through the Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services in collaboration with Wajir South Development Association (WASDA) has rolled out a mass livestock vaccination and treatment program. Speaking in Wajir during the launch, the Chief Officer for Livestock and Veterinary Services Omar Adan stated that the campaign aims to vaccinate over 120,000…
Recce squard combing the Dusit D2 hotel on 15th January, 2018. [File, Standard] In the early 2010s, police officers, from time to time, would raid the Musa Mosque (or Masjid Musa) following intelligence reports that it was a hotbed of radicalisation. Inside the building were children and young adults, including the late controversial preacher Aboud…
The 22-year-old’s murderer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, was sentenced to life without parole for her brutal killing on the University of Georgia campus. Nine months after cross-country runner Laken Riley was killed on the University of Georgia Athens campus, her family can now sigh in relief after justice was served and her murderer has been sentenced…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has assured his constituents and followers that neither wealth nor popularity has altered his personality. In a statement shared via his Instagram on Saturday, November 23, 2024, the legislator noted that he remains grounded despite his position. Salasya shared a video alongside a video of himself interacting…