By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Sudan’s army delegation has rejected proposals involving regional bloc, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) and the United Arab Emirates in the upcoming dialogue in Switzerland this week. The move is the latest condition imposed by the junta under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and may jolt the dialogue pushed by the United States to…
A former staffer at the State Department of Correctional Services has been charged with the fraudulent acquisition of at least Ksh302 million. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Humphrey Wende, together with 13 others, is suspected of having defrauded the state department of Ksh301,908,000 intended for goods that…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed deep appreciation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government for providing over 30,000 Kenyans with employment opportunities in the Middle East country. Mudavadi, also the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, affirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and expanding opportunities for Kenyans in skilled professions in…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka flanked by Eugene Wamalwa and Jeremiah Kioni addresses the press in reaction to ODM’s appointments into Cabinet Secretaries positions on July 25, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] A section of Azimio leaders have decried what they termed as the utmost betrayal of Kenyans by a faction of their coalition partner and failure to stay true to…
Team Nigeria had a delegation of 88 at the Paris Olympics but left enempty-handed while fans back home watched athletes of Nigerian descent win medals for other countries. Nigeria witnessed a nightmare Olympics after getting out of the Paris 2024 Games without a medal. Team Nigeria had a delegation of 88 athletes in Paris but…
Cabinet Secretary for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Wycliffe Oparanya has pledged to resign if President William Ruto’s government fails to implement his proposed strategies for the sector. Speaking during a church service in Western Kenya, Oparanya reaffirmed his commitment to advancing MSMEs and enhancing the broader economic landscape. He drew on his successful…
By REUTERS The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) urged countries to step up their donations in response to the world’s largest displacement crisis in Sudan, warning on Tuesday that inaction could cost tens of thousands of lives. The IOM has received just 21 percent of the support it needs to provide crucial aid to the Sudanese,…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has disclosed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s hand in engaging President William Ruto over anti-government protests. Speaking in Elgeyo Marakwet during the burial of Mzee Chirchir Masit, former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Commissioner Irene Masit’s father, Raila, revealed that Uhuru reached out to him and requested him to engage…
President William Ruto has asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation. The President appealed to leaders who do not support the broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism. He said the unity and transformation of the country are…
Eating fruits and vegetables every day is a great way to stay healthy – just make sure you wash them properly first. While most people are aware of the dangers raw meat and fish can pose to health, many consider fresh produce to be “safe”. But each year, one in ten people gets ill by…
Noah Lyles wrote off the threat of Canada after the US won the World Athletics Relays in Bahamas last April, only for them to be crowned Olympic champions in Paris, with his own country getting disqualified. Noah Lyles has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, and his recent performances at the Paris…
The Magistrate’s Court has approved the state’s request to detain two men allegedly found with hand grenades in a vehicle parked outside the home of businessman and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi. The men will be held for seven days while investigations continue. Chief Magistrate Bernard Ochoi denied the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ (DCI) request…
By REUTERS Talks to end Sudan’s 16-month war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) will move forward this week, the US’s special envoy said, despite little sign from either party that they seek a peaceful resolution. The Sudanese army has all but rejected the invitation, while the RSF has continued its…
34 Africans have been nominated for the 2024 The Voice Achievers Award, which is set to be held in Nairobi on August 16, 2024. Established in the Netherlands in 2012, the award, a project of The Voice magazine, recognizes Africans and friends of Africa for outstanding achievements yearly. A couple of Kenyans have been featured…
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria now alleges that the broad-based government emulated by President William Ruto’s administration was originally his idea. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Monday, August 12, Kuria claimed he had urged President Ruto to include the opposition…