Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha reflected on her brief tenure in President William Ruto’s cabinet, admitting that the doctors’ strike was the lowest point of her time at the ministry. As she handed over the office to her successor, Health CS Debra Mlongo Barasa, Nakhumicha expressed regret over the nationwide industrial action. “It was…
By MOSES K. GAHIGI Rwandan President Paul Kagame has sacked senior military officers in the latest purge of the country’s disciplined forces. Among those shown the door is Major General Martin Nzaramba, Colonel Dr Etienne Uwimana and 19 other senior and junior officers for misconduct. According to a statement released by Rwanda Defense Forces (RDF),…
Four officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) from Kakamega County spent the night in custody at Kakamega Police Station before being released on police bail. They are accused of inciting unrest at St. Monica Lubao Secondary School in Shinyalu Constituency. The four officials, Secretary-General Harrison Otota, Secondary Schools Secretary Livanze…
The Kenyan midfielder will take on some of Europe’s top teams such as Spurs, AS Roma and Galatasaray in the Europa League after his Swedish club landed a nightmare draw. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma will brush shoulders with top European sides such as Tottenham Hotspur, AS Roma and Galatasaray in the Europa League. Ouma’s…
The government clarified that it will not require Kenyans to register for the new Maisha Card, nor will it link the card’s acquisition to the upcoming general elections. Instead, the government plans to utilize the advanced features of the new ID to encourage Kenyans to transition from their current identification documents to the digital version…
By APOLINARI TAIRO The High Court in Tanzania will decide who, between government administrators and the electoral commission, will conduct local elections, in a application filed by three activists. The court is due to sit on Monday next week to hear the petition challenging the supervision of the November 27 civic polls by regional and…
Public participation in the proposed Railways Bill 2024 on Friday, August 30, 2024, continued in Kitale, with individuals submitting their views on the bill which seeks to impose hefty punishment on petty offenders. Section C of the bill states that: “A person who steals spare parts or component of a train operation facility installed on…
Stevo Simple Boy's life has changed over the past few months, leading to claims that he has joined the Illuminati The musician, who has always maintained his position as a Christian, addressed the rumors that flew against him Stevo noted that he was still a Christian and had not joined the group, revealing how many…
The spouse to the Prime Cabinet Secretary Tessie Mudavadi has called youth in the country to exploit online platforms to do business and create jobs and wealth for a robust economy. Mudavadi says social media, while ubiquitously used for information and entertainment, can as well help savvy users to develop and expand markets for skills…
The accident happened on Tuesday, August 27, and involved a new Range Rover that was being delivered to its owner. The accident was caused by a Range Rover colliding with an Isuzu Canter, resulting in the death of two people on the spot and others being injured It has now been revealed that the female…
(Center) Executive Director of HAKI Africa Hussein Khalid accompanied by families of Kware Killings and Voices of Community Activists and leaders of Africa when they called out on the state for frustrating the retrieving of bodies from the Kware dumpsite at Mukuru kwa Njenga on August 30, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] The families of Kenyans murdered and dumped in…
The entire Kenya Rallies Commission, including prominent figures like WRC winner Ian Duncan, resigned on August 30 due to internal conflicts and a lack of effective leadership within the Kenya Motorsport Federation, which has eroded trust among stakeholders and negatively impacted the sport in Kenya. The entire Kenya Rallies Commission resigned on Friday, August 30,…
Nairobi County has partnered with the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) to enhance its legal services by hiring 46 lawyers directly. This initiative, announced by Governor Johnson Sakaja on Thursday, is designed to reduce the county’s pending legal bills and curb excessive legal costs. Governor Sakaja emphasized that the county aims to streamline its legal…
A video of Meru's grandmother trying to speak English has gone viral on social media and sparked laughter among Kenyans In the tape, the lady at the beginning asks which language to use between Meru, Kiswahili and English He begins by greeting in English but quickly admits that he prefers to speak in Meru, prompting…
Over 100 players are set to participate in this weekend’s NCBA Gpolf series leg at Nyayuki Sports Club. The fourth last leg on the circuit returns to the Central Kenya town for the first time on Saturfay in two years. So far over 2,000 golfers, majorly amateurs, have taken part in the NCBA Bank supported…