Treasury CS John Mbadi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU, has cautioned the newly appointed Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi against a potential dalliance with IMF. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli observed that an agreement with the Monetary Fund without a proper scrutiny of the conditionalities would lead to dire…
Ferdinand Omanyala has reacted to his performance at the Paris Olympic Games, where he bowed out of the men’s 100m title contention after finishing eighth in the semifinal. Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has opened up about the unexpected flop at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Commonwealth Games champion had an unceremonious exit from…
President William Ruto has strongly defended his broad-based government against critics, urging a focus on national unity over individual or political interests. Speaking in Keumbu, Kisii County, on Tuesday, Ruto underscored the importance of prioritizing the country’s welfare above all else. Ruto addressed concerns from some leaders who oppose his efforts to unite Kenyans under…
By DAVID MUCHUNGUH Nation Media Group journalist Rukia Bulle is the 2024 winner of the prestigious BBC Komla Dumor Award. The announcement was made on the BBC website Wednesday morning. Ms Bulle is the third Kenyan to win the award since its establishment in 2015 in honour of the late Ghanaian broadcaster and BBC journalist…
Zari Hassan and her husband, Shakib Cham Lutaaya, have taken their marital feud public, exchanging sharp words online in the wake of tension brought on by the unexpected visit of Diamond Platnumz. The controversy began when Diamond, who is the father of Zari’s daughter Tiffah, surprised her at the family’s South African mansion for her…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has strongly condemned an incident where a group of unidentified gunmen ambushed a truck along the Kenya-Ethiopian border, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people. Authorities have reported that two others were seriously injured in the attack, which took place on the Eledimtu-Forole Road in Marsabit…
Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s huge homecoming, referring to the Botswanan wunderkind as Nelson Mandela. Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s heroic welcome to Botswana following his impeccable performance at the Paris Olympic Games. Tebogo became the first African to win an Olympic gold medal in the 200m, beating Kenny Bednarek and…
Kisii Governor Simba Arati has announced that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is ready to collaborate with President William Ruto. During a ceremony in Kisii on Tuesday, where he joined Ruto for the groundbreaking of the Kisii Cancer Centre, Arati urged Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to continue supporting the President. He warned that if the…
Veteran musician David Mathenge widely known as Nameless has shared his wife Rosemary Wahu Kagwe’s throwback photo while she was still in campus at the University of Nairobi with a sweet message reminiscing their love journey. Gushing over her beauty, Nameless through his Instagram account disclosed that he would stare at his wife’s photo with…
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) has issued a seven-day strike notice over delay and non-payment of their full salaries. Addressing a presser after a meeting of the National Executive Committee, Secretary-General Constantine Wesonga Wednesday announced that the notice takes effect immediately threatening to paralyse learning next month in all public universities when new and…
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A Bill to regulate the prices of essential commodities has been presented to the Senate. The Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, aims to ensure that these goods remain affordable for all Kenyans, especially low-income earners. If passed, the Bill will…
Paris Olympics 2024 highlighted top sprinters showcasing dramatic races and new records in the 100m by athletes from varied nations. The world’s fastest humans showcased their speed and stamina at the Paris Olympics, but the echelon of sprinting talent extends beyond the Olympic track. As 2024 progresses, these top athletes continue to dominate the 100m…
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Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) chairperson Omboko Milemba has announced that teachers will begin their strike on August 24, 2024. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Milemba said that schools will remain closed adding that the unresolved issues and lack of commitments from the government…