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Alleged Vandals of MP Sudi’s Timba XO Club Granted Bail

A court in Eldoret has released on bond 16 youths charged with stealing goods worth Kes.78 million from Timba XO Club, associated with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, during the recent Finance Bill protests. The stolen goods, including alcohol, allegedly totalled Kes.78 million, while the malicious property damage was valued at over Kes.80 million. The youths…

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Safaricom announces service interruptions for 5 hours

Safaricom PLC has announced scheduled maintenance that is set to affect some of its services on Sunday, July 14, through to Monday, July 15, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the telecommunication company detailed the planned activities and the impact they will have on its customers. In the notice, the company…

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Champions stand still lest they drown in pool of stirred waters

Githurai High School’s goalkeeper Pefer Kihuithia (right) challenges Meshak Nyabuto of Dagoretti High School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Dagoretti Mixed are two matches away from retaining the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nairobi Region Girls’ football title. On Thursday, they defeated rivals Beth Mugo High School 2-0 in their quarter-finals match at Moi Forces Academy. Junior Starlets…

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High Court Strikes Down Ruto’s Shakahola Inquiry

The High Court has nullified a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto on May 4, 2023, which established a commission of inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared that the President’s action in creating the commission undermined the authority vested in other constitutional institutions and state organs. “The President can only exercise…

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US raises concerns over blood minerals in DR Congo

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…

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71 killed in Israeli strike targeting military chief

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,…

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Amonde targets Olympics medal with Shujaa

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…

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