The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has flagged a Ksh.313.8 million tender awarded by Nairobi County for street lighting electrical materials. The EACC claims that the contract was irregularly granted to eight companies during the fiscal year ending in June 2023. The investigation revealed that the notification letters of intent to enter into the contract…
By FRED OLUOCH South Sudan is set to extend its transitional government for a third time, the result of missed targets in election preparations and a realistic assessment that elections are riskier now than later. Senior government officials gathered in Juba this week to ponder the problem, even as the UN Security Council was told…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has fired back at its immediate former Secretary General Cleophas Malala over claims that his outer was orchestrated by the party chairperson Cecily Mbarire and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. In a statement issued on Friday, August 16, 2024, that was signed by the UDA interim Secretary General…
A section of Kakamega leaders has welcomed President William Ruto in the county ahead of his visit scheduled for this Saturday. Led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, the leaders pledged support for Ruto’s broad based government saying that the Western region stands to benefit from various development projects. The President is set to launch Ksh2…
Muzala Samukonga will be aiming to challenge Quincy Hall in Lausanne after a stunning bronze medal finish in Paris Olympics. Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga will be looking to build on his Paris Olympics bronze medal performance when he takes on a star-studded field at the Wanda Diamond League in Lausanne on August 22. The 20-year-old sprinter,…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has announced a nationwide strike beginning August 26, 2024. Union Secretary-General Akello Misori explained that the strike results from the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) failure to honor its agreement. Kuppet’s National Governing Council (NGC) reached this decision after a meeting at the Kasarani Gymnasium on Thursday….
By XINHUA The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the current round of Israeli-Hamas conflict began on Oct. 7 has surpassed 40,000, Gaza-based health authorities confirmed on Thursday. With an additional 40 people killed over the past 24 hours, the death toll in Gaza has risen to…
Just two days after former Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Public Service and Human Capital Development Moses Kuria claimed that his successor Justin Muturi had not found it fit to call him for an official handover, he has finally handed over the ministry. Muturi on Friday, August 16, 2024, took to his official account to…
As the Premier League begins, here is all you need to know about the return of the three newly-promoted sides. The Premier League is warming up for the new season this weekend and three fresh faces are making their way into the top flight, promising an exciting mix of tradition, ambition, and surprise. Leicester City…
Cleophas Malala, recently removed as the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General, has accused senior party officials of plotting to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. In a press conference on Thursday, Malala pointed to Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire as the key figures behind his ouster. He described his dismissal as…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Sudan’s army chiefs this week responded to mounting humanitarian pressure by reopening a key border point, but then shut the door on dialogue that would guarantee a lasting ceasefire. The disparate decisions mark the military regime’s latest tactic to portray their rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as troublemakers…
In a dramatic shift within Kenya’s political landscape, the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), led by Eugene Wamalwa, has intensified its pressure on Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio coalition. The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) has resolved that Raila should exit the coalition following his recent alignment with President William Ruto’s government….
One of 1500M World Champion Faith Kipyego’s statues that had been erected in Eldoret town. [Courtesy, Meta] Just hours before Thursday’s elevation of Eldoret to Kenya’s fifth city, statues celebrating the town’s athletic prowess became the centre of a heated debate. Social media platforms buzzed with sharp criticism as photos of these athlete statues, prominently…
Liverpool have made a subtle change to their logo and here are the reasons why. Hours remain before Liverpool FC embark on a new Premier League season under the guidance of Dutch manager Arne Slot. The club has made a notable change to their iconic badge. The new crest, featuring a streamlined design with just…
On Wednesday, August 14, Kenya Railways launched its new premium class coaches on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger trains, marking a significant upgrade in its service offerings. The inaugural trip saw more than 20 Nairobi-based African ambassadors invited to experience the new service on a journey from Nairobi to Mombasa. Welcoming the ambassadors aboard,…