Three upcoming Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna have been cancelled following a possible attack. The shows, part of Swift’s Eras tour, had been due to take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Ernst Happel Stadium. On Wednesday, two suspects were arrested on suspicion of planning Islamist attacks on large events in the area…
Stephen Njuguna Mwangi, a diligent farmer from Mwea, Kirinyaga County, is pictured spraying his farm while equipped with a comprehensive safety kit provided by Bayer East Africa. Food insecurity is a major global concern as underscored by the Sustainable Development Goal, SDG 2: Zero Hunger. Unfortunately, there has been a significant surge in global hunger…
Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali celebrates after winning in Paris.[AFP] Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali retained his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title on Wednesday to become just the third Arab to win double gold as world record holder Lamecha Girma suffered a worrying fall . El Bakkali timed 8min 06.05sec for victory with American Kenneth Rooks taking silver in…
Track gold medalists at the Paris Olympics partake in ringing a bell symbolizing victory and connection to historical restoration. At the Stade de France, a resonant tradition has been born amidst the fervor of the 2024 Summer Olympics. Amidst the athletic feats and global camaraderie track gold medalists and record-setters are invited to ring a…
The High Court has instructed the police to stop the arrest or detention of two MPs involved in the investigation into the funding of the Gen Z protests. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is probing allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for their suspected role in financing individuals who disrupted anti-government protests. On July…
By JULIUS BARIGABA Less than four months to the expiry of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) mandate, the continental body’s Peace and Security Council has endorsed the plan for the creation and deployment of a new force, to be known as the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (Aussom). The…
In an emotional farewell speech following his approval by the Parliament Committee on Appointment, Treasury CS nominee John Mbadi revealed a unique friendship with the leader of the Majority party in parliament and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah. During the parliament session on August 7, 2024, Mbadi stated that despite their open opposition to one another…
The County Government of Kirinyaga has trained 1,222 Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in its bid to enhance their capacity to perform their role in delivery of primary healthcare within the county. The two weeks training that has been collaboratively facilitated by the County and National Government and other partners involved training the CHPs on use…
Friends School Bwake in action against Vihiga High School.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] Friends School Bwake are the 2024 KSSSA national rugby sevens champions. Bwake were crowned new champions on Wednesday after coming from behind twice to stun favorites Vihiga High School 19-14 in sudden death at Kisii School grounds. Wilson Tonga gave Vihiga an early 7-0 lead…
Customers wait to be served at the Consolidated Bank banking hall on August 25, 2015. [File, Standard] Commercial banks have begun closely monitoring customer transactions as directed by the banking regulator to combat financial crimes, banks revealed yesterday. This is after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) issued new guidelines requiring banks to strengthen…
Abraham Kibiwott fought hard for a podium finish in the hotly contested men’s 3000m steeplechase final as Soufiane El Bakkali successfully defended his title at the Paris Olympics. The men’s 3000m steeplechase final was one for the books, pitting the reigning Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali, world record holder Lamecha Girma, and the Kenyan trio…
It’s time again for one of Kenya’s premier dining festivals, and in a novel culinary twist, this year’s Nairobi Burger Week is set to showcase an unexpected ingredient: beans. The popular annual event, taking place from August 22 to September 1, 2024, will feature a new initiative dubbed #BeansOnTheMenu. It is aimed at promoting healthier…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO No woman is seeking the AU Commission Chairperson’s position, come 2025.The final shortlist to be tabled before a Panel of Experts for vetting is an all-male contest, meaning the next deputy chairperson will be female from Northern Africa.The candidates are Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Djibouti Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssou,…
Detectives drawn from the Anti-N*******s Unit (ANU) on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, recovered bhang worth Ksh4.6 million following the pursuit of a suspected d**g trafficker in Kilifi County. Police say the suspect abandoned the vehicle he was using to transport the contraband after realising that he was being pursued and disappeared on foot into a…
President William Ruto’s new-look Cabinet is set to officially assume office Thursday morning. This is after the National Assembly approved the names of 19 of the 20 nominees named by the head of state to various Ministries. Only Stella Langat failed to meet the MPs’ suitability test and did not get the green light to…