President William Ruto has vowed to go after all individuals responsible for the fire incident witnessed in parliament during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Addressing a section of church leaders at State House in Nairobi on Saturday, June 29, 2024, Ruto stated that he will ensure that those involved in…
The sporting fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the demise of former rally driver and retired Senior Superintendent of Police John Biketi. Biketi served in the police force for more than three decades and competed in various sporting disciplines including rally, athletics and darts. After winning the inter provincial driving competition in 1964,…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez at a training session at the team’s base on Tuesday. [AFP] England manager Gareth Southgate has pinpointed expectation for the festering unease among his side’s travelling support but demand on the Three Lions to deliver at Euro 2024 has only risen after landing in the soft side of the…
A man being clobbered by ant-riot police during anti-Finance Bill protests along Parliament Road on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As the nation picks up the pieces of two weeks that have seen the best and worst of its democracy, it is the harrowing images of lifeless Kenyans lying on the streets of Nairobi…
The Mali national team captain has been indefinitely suspended by FEMAFOOT ahead of the Paris Olympics. Real Sociedad defender Hamari Traore has been dismissed as the captain of the Mali national team and barred from future call-ups until further notice, following a controversial social media post that criticized the team’s management. This dramatic decision by…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam June 30, 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 June 30, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two National Social Security Fund (NSSF) officials and a businesswoman over a Kes.47.7 million procurement graft. In a statement, the EACC announced the arrests of Mr. George Mwazighe Mwandemo, head of procurement at NSSF, procurement officer Ms. Susan Njoki Muthoni, and businesswoman Belinda Wanzila Kyalo, regarding a…
PHOTO: Courtesy Kenya remains short of funds in climate financing despite being at the forefront in advocating for adaptation and mitigation measures in the war on climate change. According to the African Development Bank Group, Africa receives just $30 billion per year for climate adaptation, instead of $277 billion. But how can structures and policies be streamlined to…
Tabitha Ojwang in action at Nyanza Golf Club. [Washington Onyango,Standard] On a sun-drenched Saturday at the picturesque Nyanza Golf Club, Tabitha Ojwang made history as she was crowned the Mug of the Month champion for June with a stellar score of 64 net. Her performance not only secured her the top prize but also marked…
Kanze Dena addresses the media on challenges facing the office of former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions over the announcement by former President Uhuru Kenyatta ‘s office that it had been deprived of funds. In a press statement on Monday, the former president’s spokesperson Kanze Dena claimed that constitutional rights of…
The Asian nation faced backlash over ‘ugly and uninspiring’ Olympic kits prompting officials to consider changes after public and athlete feedback. Malaysia has decided to revamp some of its Olympic team outfits following a flood of negative feedback from fans who labeled the designs as “ugly” and “cheap looking.” The controversy first ignited over the…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) headquarters, Times Tower, Nairobi. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a cleanup of its digital system to identify inactive taxpayers and eliminate fraudulent accounts. In a public notice, the KRA instructed all registered taxpayers to update or correct their registration details as part of an ongoing data cleanup of i-Tax,…
Kenya Police Fc beat KCB FC 8-7 via post match penalties to win their maiden Mozzart Bet Cup at Ulinzi Sports Complex,Langata,Nairobi.. After a stalemate in regular and extra time penalties were taken to decide the winner with Police holding their nerves to win the tense shoot out. KCB created chances in the opening…
Jamal Musiala celebrates after scoring for Germany.[AFP] A Kai Havertz penalty and a Jamal Musiala strike gave Germany a 2-0 win over Denmark on Saturday as the host nation reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after a dramatic game that was delayed by almost half an hour in the first half due to a violent storm….
Leader of the Majority at the National Assembly Kimani Ichung’wah. [File, Standard] As anti-tax protests rage in major parts of the country, a section of Kenya Kwanza leaders find themselves in the spotlight for enraging the critical mass of the young generation driving the protests by saying things they should not have said. Their bullish…