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…
Team Kenya had no equals at the African Championships once again as the country emerged tops in the medal standings to solidify their status as the kings of the continent. Kenya has once again demonstrated its supremacy in athletics by topping the medal standings at the 2024 African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon, securing a…
Global internet service provider Starlink has introduced a new, cheaper data plan for Kenya. The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet firm’s new 50 gigabyte (GB) monthly data package costs Kes1,300 ($10.16), less than half the price of Airtel’s similar package at Kes.3,000 ($23.44). Market leader Safaricom offers a monthly package of 45GB for Kes.2,500 ($19.53). “Affordable, high-speed…
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.[Photo, AFP] The international community continues to express concern over Kenya’s protests, calling for the protection of human rights. With the climax of the protests anticipated to be more intense today, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for investigations into alleged human rights violations. Blinken spoke with President…
Kenya joins the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup in Tanzania to combat gender-based violence through football. Kenya is set to participate in the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup styled after the Homeless World Cup taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from June 29 to June 30, 2024. This groundbreaking event, hosted by Future Stars Academy, will bring together…
A team of lawyers has petitioned to stop President William Ruto from signing the Finance Bill 2024 into law. The petitioners argue that there was no lawful or effective public participation on the Bill, which the National Assembly approved on Tuesday. Lawyers Kibe Mungai, Ndegwa Njiru, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, Peter Koira, Lempaa Suiyianka, and the…
Former Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has told Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to resign moments after castigating the National Intelligence Service (NIS) over the Finance Bill 2024 protests and subsequent withdrawal of the bill. In a statement, Joho chided Gachagua for apportioning blame to NIS, saying this was not the time to point fingers but to…
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had…
Communication around the world has been a tale of change, a change that has never stopped unfolding. Since the days of using messengers, drums, and smoke signals, then came landlines, and now mobile phones, the world of communication continues to amaze each passing day. The first telephone network arrived in Kenya in 1908 and had…
The FKF presidential hopeful is worried about the sorry state of Kenyan football which he feels is capable of generating a lot of revenue with the right structures in place. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential hopeful Hussein Mohammed has claimed that the financial woes facing Kenyan clubs has some fearing promotion. Mohammed, a harsh critic…