Aisha Jumwa is Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Culture Stakeholders are appealing to the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to fast-track the adoption of Kiswahili as the official language of the bloc to deepen integration. More than 300 Kiswahili professionals have converged in Mombasa for a two-day International East African Kiswahili Commission conference themed:…
In Kenya, just like in many parts of Africa and the world, there are some careers that are considered a preserve of the male gender, with women being left out purely on pseudo-stereotypes based on societal and cultural perceptions. This stereotyping has made the female gender lag behind in some professions which are now male-dominated,…
AK President Jackson Tuwei (left) at a past event. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Lack of substantive age-cheating policy has raised huge concern even as Athletics Kenya (AK) starts crackdown on the fraud, with the federation admitting the vice goes as far as 2016, adding that they have so far unearthed 26 cases. Just like doping menace…
Law Society of Kenya Faith Odhiambo flanked by other society’s officials addressed the press on May 13, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo will not be party to the newly gazetted presidential taskforce on forensic audit of public debt. LSK, in a statement on Saturday, July 6 averred that the said task force…
Colombia have reached the semi-final twice in the last three Copa America editions and can make it a hat-trick with victory against Panama. In a dramatic showdown that saw Colombia secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw against football giants Brazil, Néstor Lorenzo’s squad clinched the top spot in Copa América’s Group D. Despite ending their impressive…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has unequivocally stated his readiness to step down if President William Ruto decides to dissolve the Cabinet, responding to calls from Senators advocating for a reshuffle to tackle national challenges. “If the jury says that Moses Kuria has to go home, I will be the first to say yes…
By OTIENO OTIENO The youth-led anti-tax protests that shook Kenya in the last two weeks of June appeared to have been finally contained, after President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill and offered to engage the youth in talks, easing concerns about the situation degenerating into a full-scale revolution. In the streets of Nairobi,…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 6, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today July 6, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
President William Ruto has said the Government will cut the budget by Ksh 177 billion and borrow the difference of Ksh 346 billion. He said the borrowed funds will be used to finance critical government services. “They include hiring of Junior Secondary School intern teachers and medical interns, funding the milk stabilisation programme for our…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 2, 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 6, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng before a past fight. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] World Boxing Federation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng will defend her Commonwealth title against Monalisa Sibanda of Zimbabwe on August 31 in Kisumu. This will be the second time Achieng will be defending the title after successfully doing so against Chiedza Homakoma…
President William Ruto during a press briefing at State House where he announced further austerity measures taken by the government. [PCS] There is panic and anxiety among government officials after President William Ruto announced a raft of radical changes to accommodate demands by the youth that he reorganises his government. In one fell swoop, the President rendered…
Fred Kerley has sent yet anothey bullish message to doubters who have given him limited chance of delivering gold in the 100m of the Paris Olympic games. American sprint star Fred Kerley has a message for those who have written off his chances at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris following a challenging season. Despite…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that the government has identified and profiled all individuals alleged to be key financiers of the anti-government protests in the country. He stated that investigations are in their final stages, and the suspects, including politicians and businessmen, will be arraigned in court within the next two weeks. Duale emphasized…
President William Ruto has admitted that several members of his team have displayed arrogance and has apologized on behalf of some. During an X-spaces session on Friday, July 5, 2024, Ruto addressed concerns raised by netizens, acknowledging the inappropriate behaviour exhibited by some officials. Ruto on Karen Nyamu Ruto revealed that he had taken time…