Kelvin Koech advances to the 800m semifinals at the World U20 Championships, while Phanuel Kipkosgei narrowly misses out Kenyan duo Phanuel Kipkosgei and Kelvin Koech took to the track with high hopes in the men’s 800m heats on Tuesday at the World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Peru. While Koech delivered a stellar performance, ensuring…
Committee Chairperson Hon. Musa Sirma (Eldama Ravine) MPs from the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) Committee of the National Assembly have challenged the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry to consider expanding the scope of Climate Change Mitigation measures that can be legally executed through the NG-CDF Kitty. Speaking during a meeting to…
Sarah Moraa advances to the 800m semis, but teammate Janet Jepkemoi exits after finishing last in her heat. Mary Moraa’s cousin, Sarah Moraa, will be a lone ranger in the semi-finals of the women’s 800m after her teammate, Janet Jepkemoi, exited at the preliminary stage of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. To…
Marco Joseph's widow has asked fans to pray for her as she tries to come to terms with her husband's death Joan wrote a sad message on the internet asking God to protect their three children, a move that broke the hearts of fans The soloist of Zabron Singers died on August 21 while receiving…
By REUTERS A United Nations Security Council committee is considering sanctioning two generals with Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for threatening the country’s peace, security, or stability, including through violence and human rights abuses. If the men are designated, it would be the first UN sanctions imposed over the current war in Sudan, which erupted in…
Farmers, food and feeds producers in Kenya could see a significant reduction in fees charged by various government agencies if the Foods and Feed Safety Control Coordination Bill 2023 currently before the Senate is enacted. According to Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Ronoh Kenya’s food and feed safety is currently being handled by various agencies…
Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond has received the nation’s highest honor and special rewards after winning the country’s first Olympic gold. Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond-Gadson has been honored with the nation’s highest accolades after securing Dominica’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Thea’s exceptional performance has not only brought immense…
At least two people died in an accident involving a Ranger Rover and an FRR Isuzu canter on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway It has emerged that the Ranger Rover driven by Jamal Mubarak was new and belonged to a customer in Nairobi The police report states that the Ranger Rover driver was trying to overtake another…
Edward Nandwa Otundo was arrested while the other managed to evade capture DCI detectives along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway have arrested one person ferrying suspected ethanol. Acting on a tip-off, the intelligence-led operation intercepted two tanker trucks carrying ethanol on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway and successfully apprehended one driver. “Acting on a tip-off regarding tanker trucks with…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit out at President Yoweri Museveni for attacking Embakasi East MP Babu Owino over claims of interference in Ugandan politics. Sifuna’s comments followed Museveni’s accusations that Owino was involved in Ugandan affairs. “Whatever beef [President] Museveni has with Babu Owino, I strongly object…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has shared his next big move after dominating the track hinting at a high-profile collaboration. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is not just running the track these days—he is also running toward a new passion. Fresh off his standout performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he captured gold in the…
A leaked WhatsApp chat showed a man named Martin flirting with someone's woman The woman, Betty Bayo, did not accept his offer to rent and build a house for her The screenshot prompted gospel singer Betty Bayo to respond, introducing her husband Gospel singer Betty Bayo has spoken after an online chat WhatsApp associated with…
In a surprising turn of events, Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino responded sharply to recent comments made by Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni. The exchange occurred after Museveni criticized Babu during a high-profile event at State House, Nairobi, on August 27, 2024, where Raila Odinga officially launched his bid for the African Union…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka attended the official launch of ODM leader Raila Odinga's bid to become the chairman of the African Union Commission at the Nairobi House However, Kalonzo and other Azimio leaders held a press conference where they endorsed Raila's candidacy Kalonzo explained that he boycotted the event on purpose to show Kenyans that…
ailway safety Engineer Jonathan Kilelo speaking in Nanyuki on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 during a public participation on Railway Bill 2024. The Ministry of Roads and Transport has introduced the Railway Bill 2024, aimed at curbing railway infrastructure vandalism and enhancing safety in the sector. The bill proposes stringent penalties for any interference with railway…