State House has on Friday, July 19, 2024, released profiles of the first batch of the five new cabinet nominees. According to the document shared on X by the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the new nominees have qualifications in their respective fields. Here is the profile of the nominees as shared by the State…
The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Dr. Belio Kipsang, PS, State Department for Basic Education in consideration of Supplementary Estimates 1 for 2024/25 financial year. The revised budget, presented PS Bellio Kipsang, has caused concern among Committee Members who fear critical education programs may be crippled. The State Department’s…
Junior chess masters in action during the Nyanza Region Chess Championship.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The Nyanza Regional Youth Chess Tournament held at Kasagam Secondary School on Sunday saw a remarkable turnout, with over 450 students participating in the prestigious event. The tournament highlighted the immense talent present in the region, particularly in the under 17 categories where…
The veteran coach explained that Mary Moraa is an upcoming athlete who needs support from fans, and as she heads to Paris, they should all rally behind her and avoid having very high expectations. Veteran athletics coach Bernard Ouma has urged athletics fans not to put a lot of pressure on Mary Moraa as she…
Social media influencer Francis Gaitho is facing legal action for allegedly spreading false information, particularly concerning the arrest of the prime suspect in the Kware killings by the DCI. The prosecution claims that on July 15, 2024, at approximately 1400 hours, Gaitho deliberately published misleading information through his X social media account from an undisclosed…
By NYABOGA KIAGE Kenyan police officers in Haiti and their Haitian counterparts have managed to take over a port that has been controlled by gangs for the past five months. The officers, who are part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, managed on Wednesday, July 17, to recapture the Auorite Portuaire Nationale (APN) port,…
Renowned TV host cum news anchor Shiksha Arora is set to leave the Kenya Broadcasting Cooperation (KBC ) after three years of service. Taking to her official social media platforms, the vibrant media personality revealed that she would be hosting her last show on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 9.00 pm. Arora while announcing her…
Wakiwitu golf Club Captain Joseph Kitema. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Some 160 golfers will be flexing their muscles for top prizes in the ‘Kambasome’ golf tournament teeing off at the over a century old par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Course around the vicinity of the Island’s downtown Kizingo in Mombasa County this weekend. Apart from winners’…
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei. [The Standard] Kenya has written a protest letter to the US-based Ford Foundation, demanding an accountability report over allegations that some of its grantees are influencing ongoing demonstrations. In a communiqué seen by The Standard, the government claims the foundation provided at least Sh752 million in funding to 16 Kenyan…
Man United were Yoro’s favourites over Real Madrid and Liverpool Leny Yoro, the highly touted 18-year-old centre-back from Lille, has expressed his enthusiasm and ambitions following his decision to join Manchester United. In his first official statements to the club’s media, Yoro highlighted the factors that drew him to Old Trafford and his aspirations for…
A Mombasa court sentenced a boda boda rider to seven years in prison for retaining Kes.200,000 mistakenly sent to his Mpesa account. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David Odhiambo handed down the sentence after 27-year-old Samuel Mwithiga Wanjiku pleaded guilty to the charges. Detectives charged Wanjiku with intentionally withholding payment delivered erroneously, contrary to Section 35…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI Zimbabwe this week deported two Chinese nationals accused of hanging two mine employees on a front-end loader in a case that ignited debate about alleged abuses by investors from the Asian country. A viral video of the two employees being tied to a bucket of the front-end loader before it was lifted…
Kameme presenter Catherine Wanjeri Kariuki has shared her journey of resilience that has seen her through her poignant journey from the hospital bed to hope. Speaking to journalists on Friday, July 19, 2024, Catherine recounted the events that marked a turning point as she found herself in the line of fire while covering the Nakuru…
The government of Kenya on Wednesday wrote to the Ford Foundation over the possible involvement of some of the organizations receiving its financial backing in recent anti-government protests in the country. In the letter, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Dr. Korir Sing’Oei raised the issue of violent protests that have recently rocked the country resulting in…
Akinyi Gitonga, Division A winner of the Karen Ladies Ninth Medal Tournament. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Akinyi Gitonga carded an excellent 68 nett to top spot in Division A during the ninth Karen Ladies Medal tournament played at the Karen Country Club’s Course on Wednesday. Integrated Marketing Communications and events agency IMG Kenya Limited supported the…