By PATRICK ILUNGA In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the matter of smuggling has been subject of grapevine for years. Then reports after reports began confirming it: Hundreds of rebel groups fighting in the east of the country have remained potent, fuelled by money from smuggled minerals and timber. This week, the United States of…
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian area, in an attack which Israel says targeted senior Hamas leaders. More than 289 people were injured, according to the health ministry’s statement. The strike hit the al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis,…
Barbora Krejcikova held off a charge from Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final at Wimbledon to claim her second Grand Slam singles title. The 31st seed followed in the footsteps of 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to make it back-to-back triumphs for the Czech Republic in the women’s singles. Krejcikova, a French Open winner in…
Kenya 7s strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde (left) and players in Miramas, France on Tuesday. [NOC-K Media] Kenya Sevens strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde feels the national team is better equipped to secure a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Shujaa arrived in Miramas, France on Tuesday for a ten-day training camp to…
A research by Physics World has claimed that the fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can mimic Basilisk lizards to run on water. Research by Physics World claims the world’s fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can run on water like the Basilisk lizards. The lizards are nicknamed “Jesus Christ lizards” for their ability to…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Ethiopia and Sudan are showing renewed signs of stronger cooperation, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) emerges as a possible problem for both. The new reality check could now upend any suspicions the leaders of the Sudan Sovereignty Council may have harboured against Ethiopia, which had been initially seen…
President William Ruto has asked security agencies to speed up investigation into the mysterious killings in Nairobi. He assured Kenyans that those behind the killings will be held to account, saying no stone will be left unturned. The President said police were under firm instructions to expedite investigations into the killings and bring those responsible…
St. Anthony Boys’ Kitale player Brian Abuka in action against Serani Boys player Dennis Kenga in Kakamega last year. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Defending champions Serani relinquished their Coast Region Secondary Schools’ boys football trophy after falling to Tononoka Secondary School in the games that conclude on Saturday at Hola Boys High School, Tana River County….
Mary Moraa has given a candid explanation of why the government should consider supporting all athletes financially like the US and other nations. Mary Moraa has pleaded with the government to support athletes and emulate countries like the US in appreciating their talent. The Commonwealth Games champion explained that countries like the US always award…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has called for the complete resignation of the entire government following President Ruto’s decision to dismiss his entire Cabinet, except for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. While announcing the Cabinet dismissal on Thursday, Ruto explained that his decision was based on reflections and feedback from Kenyans. Addressing the Senate on Thursday,…
By FRED OLUOCH South Sudan this week celebrated its 13th independence anniversary by generating worries to both concerned Africans and faraway allies like the United States, signalling a fall from hope with which the world once saw this youngest nation on the continent. The country marked Independence Day on July 9 with little fanfare. But…
Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a weather forecast for the next five days starting from Saturday, July 13, 2024, to Wednesday, July 17, 2024. According to the general outlook, intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected over some parts of the Highlands East and West of the Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Rift…
Three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School have sustained injuries following an accident involving their school bus road at Chepsangor along Nandi hills -Kimwani-Kopere road in Nandi County The school bus was involved in the accident at Chepsangor along Nandihills-Kimwani-Kopere road in Nandi County The pupil were from…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 12, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of the Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today July 12, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Paralympic athletes and officials at Kipchoge Keino stadium, Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Para athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Paralympics are upbeat ahead of the international showpiece set to be staged after the Olympics. On Friday, the Kenya National Paralympic Committee staged a hotly contested time trials at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret ahead…