Vandals who damage or encroach on critical infrastructure could face fines of up to Kes.10 million or a maximum of 10 years in prison if Parliament approves a new bill. Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang has introduced the Protection of Critical Infrastructure Bill, 2024, to the Senate for debate. The bill outlines severe penalties for…
By REUTERS Police fired tear gas to clear pockets of anti-government demonstrators from the centre of Kenya’s capital Nairobi on Thursday, as their protest movement sought to capitalise on earlier concessions and compel President William Ruto to resign. The “Nane Nane” march, meaning “eight eight” in reference to the date, follows weeks of similar pro-reform…
In a dramatic turn of events, a significant police presence sealed off the Muthaiga home of businessman Jimi Wanjigi on Thursday afternoon August 8, 2024, raising questions about the motives behind the operation. The police arrived at Wanjigi’s residence around 4:30 PM, just as a Toyota Prado TX was approaching the gate. The vehicle, unable…
National Treasury and Economic Planning CS John Mbadi meeting with National Treasury PS Dr Chris Kiptoo (R) and Economic Planning PS James Muhati (L) at Treasury Building Nairobi. PHOTO | Courtesy John Mbadi Ng’ongo has assumed his role as Kenya’s new Cabinet Secretary and Economic Planning after being cleared by the National Assembly. Mbadi who…
Aggrey Sayi Maybets CEO. [Suleiman Yeri, Standard] As the new English Premier League (EPL) season kicks off, excitement is building not just for the teams and their fans, but also for betting enthusiasts. Maybets, a leading betting company, has unveiled an enticing promotion that promises to make this EPL season more thrilling and potentially lucrative…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka when he appeared before the Senate Devolution Committee at Bunge Tower in Nairobi on August 5, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka is on the spot for operating 352 commercial bank accounts. The Governor had a difficult time trying to convince the Senate Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee that…
The Manchester United stars could not hide their joy after watching the Red Devils supporter run a dominant race to win Olympics gold at the expense of Kenya’s Mary Moraa. Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount have expressed their delight at seeing Keely Hodgkinson emerge Olympics champion in the 800m. Hodgkinson ran a…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has introduced updates to Kenyan currency notes to align with constitutional standards. The changes will affect the Kes.50, Kes.100, Kes.200, Kes.500, and Kes.1,000 notes. CBK clarified that these new notes will circulate alongside the existing ones. Key updates to the banknotes include: a. The signature of CBK Governor Dr….
By XINHUA El Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur State in Western Sudan has become “the most dangerous and worst place to live on earth” due to the deadly civil war, according to a non-governmental doctors’ union. “All residents of El Fasher may become dead, either from hunger, thirst, bullets, lack of health and…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi on Thursday, August 8, 2024, took a tour of his new office at the National Treasury moments after he was sworn in at State House. Mbadi, a professional accountant assumed the office of Cabinet Secretary of Treasury following his approval by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment after serving in the…
St Mary’s Yala in action against Bwake.[Sammy omingo,Standard] St Mary’s School Yala are the 2024 KSSSA National rugby sevens bronze medallist. Yala finished third for a second year running after stunning arch rivals Kisii School 10-5 in sudden death in a highly charged match played at Kisii School grounds. Albert Otieno gave Yala a narrow…
Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen arrives for his vetting by the Parliamentary Committee on Appointment on Aug 3, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Sports Cabinet Secretary nominee Kipchumba Murkomen was today during his vetting put to task over the ‘arrogant’ and ‘opulent’ claims. Murkomen in recent days has faced criticism over his character and…
Sifan Hassan has revealed why she is feeling scared and nervous ahead of women’s marathon showdown at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Netherlands’ Ethiopian-born icon Sifan Hassan has admitted to having doubts about competing in Sunday’s women’s marathon after she won bronze in the final of the 5000m at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic games…
Kenyan-born Winfred Yavi clinched the gold medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, representing Bahrain. The 24-year-old athlete set a new Olympic record with a time of 8:52.76, surpassing the previous mark set when the event was introduced for women in 2008. In a post-race interview,…
By PETER DUBE South Africa’s premier beauty pageant has descended into more chaos after the Department of Home Affairs announced on Wednesday night that it had uncovered evidence that the mother of contestant Chidimma Adetshina may have committed identity theft, putting her nationality into question. Chidimma, one of the finalists for Miss SA, was already…