High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on Thursday found that the state did not err in deploying Kenya Defence Forces internally to help quell chaos arising from widespread anti-tax protests. In a case pitting the Law Society of Kenya, the State Law Office, the Cabinet Secretary for Defence, and three others, Judge Mugambi indicated that KDF…
Nanyuki Town in Laikipia County on Thursday witnessed calmness as businesses operations continued smoothly as usual unlike on Tuesday when rowdy Anti Finance Bill 2024 youths paralysed business. A spot check by KNA at various places in Nanyuki Town revealed businesses were open with no sign of chaos…
Kenya Sevens’ Anthony Omondi (left) at World Rugby Challenger Series.[World Rugby] When Antony Omondi was dropped from the Kenya Rugby 7s squad Shujaa a few days before the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he felt his world had come to an end. He was dejected and frustrated because playing at the Olympics was his ultimate dream, but…
Situation along Moi avenue,Nairobi between police and youth who come out to protest on Thursday morning. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Police officers have lobbed teargas canisters to disperse protesters gathering at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue in Nairobi. Other parts of the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) remained calm on Thursday, with military…
After two seasons, the former Uganda Cranes head coach has bid farewell to Gor Mahia, having won two FKF Premier League titles. Johnathan McKinstry has officially bid farewell to Gor Mahia marking the end of his notable tenure with the record FKF Premier League champions. The Irish coach’s official departure comes weeks after he began…
Radio Africa Group Founder and CEO Patrick Quarcoo has retired after serving 24 years. According to a memo sent to the staff, Quarcoo will officially leave the group on July 24. “When I started Radio Africa Group in 2000, my vision was to create a platform that could inform, inspire, and connect people across Kenya…
Heavy contingents of anti-riot police officers and the Kenya Defense Forces officers have been deployed in Nairobi and around State House ahead of planned Gen-Z Anti-Finance Bill protests. Most businesses in the capital are closed and roads around key buildings blocked. A big number of Kenyans on social media had vowed…
The Africa Conservation Forum of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has officially opened in Nairobi with a call to enhance efforts towards involving communities and young people in conservation programmes. About 700 delegates from across Africa including eight African Environment Ministers are attending the forum, themed ‘African Solutions for Nature and People:…
Jeremy Doku of Belgium (left) in action against Ukraine.[AFP] Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E. Romania’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Frankfurt secured the point both nations needed to progress, while Ukraine’s brave effort…
Citizens demonstrate along the streets of Nairobi’s CBD to reject the Finance Bill. June 20, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ reverberated in nightclubs in cities and major towns across the country as Generation Z took their campaign against Finance Bill 2024 a notch higher. Videos shared on social media showed that nightclubs…
The American sprint legend disclosed the quality he admires about youngsters Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has revealed the qualities that the American duo of Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller have that set them apart from other young sprinters. Miller, 18, and Wilson, 16, were in action at the US…
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has announced the launch of luxury travel services on the Madaraka Express passenger train. In a notice issued on June 26, KRC Managing Director Philip Mainga emphasized that the Premium Class Service aims to enhance passengers’ experience with sophisticated amenities and luxurious accommodations. “In the spirit of constant innovation and…
Sanlam Kenya Group CEO Patrick Tumbo Listed local non-bank finance solutions provider Sanlam Kenya PLC has formulated a business plan to accelerate the firm’s growth and profitability. The business recovery plan will provide a growth platform under a restructured financial management strategy. Speaking during the firm’s 78th Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, Sanlam Kenya…
Kenya’s Edmund Anya cuts through the Ireland defense on day three of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium. [World Rugby] Edmund Anya, who last played for the Kenya Sevens when Shujaa was relegated from the 2023 World Sevens Series, makes a highly anticipated return to the squad for the upcoming Africa Men’s…
Protestors storm parliament after breaching security. [Emmanuel Kipchumba, Standard] Anti-Finance Bill protestors have breached Parlaiament security and gainaed access into the compound. This happened some minutes to 3.00pm on Tuesday, June 25. Butere MP Tindi Mwale walks past Police vehicle along Parliament road, Nairobi as Anti Finance Bill Demos intensify on June 25,2024. [Elvis Ogina…