By NATION AFRICA Kenya’s anti-government protesters on Tuesday defied President William Ruto’s warning of dire consequences and staged street demos in various parts of the country to demand his resignation. By noon, protests had been recorded in various parts of Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi and Kajiado counties. But unlike previous demos, pro-government groups emerged to counter…
A legacy of dominance and near misses in championships. Only three days remain until one of the grandest sporting events, the Olympics, which is set to run from Friday, July 26th, to August 11th, 2024, and Kenyans are eagerly anticipating the chance to see their athletes proudly bear the flag during this event. Kenya, renowned…
Morocco is a North African country with a varied cultural heritage. Its identity is massively intertwined with one’s relationship—either very complex or driven by history, religion, and society—with gambling. Online gambling is a relatively new phenomenon, which adds to its complexity. This article by George Kassar from ArabCasinoHEX.com attempts to explain the cultural attitude toward…
By REUTERS Ugandan security forces detained a number of young people on Tuesday in downtown Kampala who were taking part in a banned rally against what the protesters say are rampant corruption and human rights abuses by the country’s rulers. A Reuters witness saw the detentions being made, while a video posted by NTV Uganda…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has clarified on the viral online reports that the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been leased to a private entity. Speaking when he appeared at the National Assembly’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, Mudavadi said that JKIA is a public asset and it can only be sold after a…
The National Assembly resumes plenary sittings this afternoon after a month-long recess. The MPs went on a break on June 20, shortly after voting to approve the now-withdrawn Finance Bill, 2024. Among the issues to be considered are the Finance Bill and the Budget and Appropriations Committee report on the supplementary…
Preparations are underway as Sam Ochola announces his candidacy for Gor Mahia’s top leadership role, committing to significant club transformations. Gor Mahia secretary general Sam Ochola has officially thrown his hat in the ring for the club’s presidential seat in the upcoming elections scheduled for September. This announcement comes as the tenure of the current…
A toxic sodium cyanide spill in Kambembe, Kiambu has been contained following a multi-agency response. The Ministry of Health confirmed that the area is safe for normal use. The spill occurred after a truck transporting the chemical overturned at Rironi on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on Saturday, July 20. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary…
Activity at the Nairobi Securities Exchange recorded mixed tidings in April, May and June 2024 with the equity turnover increasing while the bonds turnover dipped. This is according to the latest Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Quarterly Statistical Bulletin for the 2nd Quarter of 2024 which indicates that equity turnover increased 48.9pc while the bonds turnover…
Kevin De Bruyne joined Man City in 2015 and has won 15 trophies Speculation surrounding Kevin De Bruyne’s future at Manchester City has been put to rest by manager Pep Guardiola, who emphatically stated that the Belgian midfielder will remain at the club despite recent rumors linking him to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad. In…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened the application portal for the September 2024 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). Applicants must submit their applications through the Student Portal at students.kuccps.net between July 22 and July 27, 2024. Qualified KCSE holders from 2014 to 2023 can apply for various…
Two people have been killed and others seriously injured in an accident along Southern Bypass near Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi County. The fatal accident occurred at 6.30 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, when two trailers collided head-on. Confirming the incident, the National Police Service Spokesperson Resila Onyango said the driver of an Isuzu FRR…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the club are trying to strengthen “certain positions” as they close in on the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori. Speaking in Los Angeles at the start of Arsenal’s three-match tour of the United States, Arteta told reporters there was “no update” on a deal for the 22-year-old Bologna…
A deserted JKIA with minimal activity going on. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is under heightened security ahead of the planned anti-government protests. Protesters are pushing for a total shutdown of the facility to force the government into heeding their demands. The move also aims to draw the attention of the…
Top players in Kenyan football will be celebrated at FKF’s Awards Gala with the event date now officially revealed. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced that the annual Awards Gala to celebrate the achievements of the 2023/24 season will be held on Friday, July 26th, at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. This event is…