The Law Society of Kenya has indicated that the current spate of mysterious abductions and kidnappings has resulted in the disappearance of 50 Kenyans. And even though some of them have been released by their abductors, LSK president Faith Odhiambo says the current trend where victims are kept incommunicado for several days is of great…
Hundreds of Kwale residents have benefited from free eye testing, consultations, and cataract surgeries following a surge in cataract-related complications in the coastal county. The free medical camp was organised by Kwale County in partnership with the Kuwait Embassy in Nairobi and Safe Surgical Aid to alleviate the plight of people living with cataracts. At…
Omija, who recently produced a man-of-the-match display against Ivory Coast in Malawi for Harambee Stars, is even more confident ahead of the COSAFA challenge. Harambee Stars defender Alponce Omija has exuded confidence as he and his teammates prepare to fly out of the country to South Africa on Tuesday Morning to take part in the…
President William Ruto on Monday flagged-off the first 400 group of police officers for the United Nations peace mission in Haiti. The President expressed confidence that the Kenyan contingent, together with others from contributing countries, will help in returning lasting peace in the conflict-ravaged Haiti. Speaking at the National Police College, Embakasi Campus in Nairobi,…
Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets of Mombasa on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, joining nationwide protests against the contentious Finance Bill 2024. Demonstrators from various neighbourhoods within Kenya’s second city voiced their frustrations with the government, with Mombasa’s Central Business District (CBD) seeing a particularly large turnout. Anti-Finance Bill protesters in the streets of…
Christian Coleman and Athing Mu are among the five biggest losers from last weekend’s USTAF Olympic trials. The first part of the US Track and Field Olympic trials came to an end on Monday, with half of the team heading to Paris for the major showdown being confirmed. While some athletes celebrated sealing top-three places…
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Since the anti-Finance Bill protests commenced on June 18, 2024, numerous protesters have faced arrests and abductions. Victims have been taken by plainclothes police officers to undisclosed locations, escalating concerns about the government’s tactics to quell dissent. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has strongly condemned these abductions. In a statement released on Tuesday, June…
The national Under 23 soccer team, Emerging Stars, head coach Ken Odhiambo has named the final 23 man squad ahead of the forthcoming COSAFA Cup scheduled June 26-July 7th in Port Elizabeth,South Africa. The squad includes Gor Mahia midfielder Austine Odhiambo, Chrispine Erambo, Byrne Omondi and Kaycie Odhiambo. Enterprising prodigies Aldrine Kibet, Elly Owande,…
Ingwe has missed out on signing a top Ugandan striker who has opted for Tanzanian club Simba over other offers. A sought-after talent in the African football circuit Ugandan forward Steven Mukwala has reportedly chosen Tanzanian powerhouse Simba SC over FKF Premier League side AFC Leopards. This development comes after Mukwala’s contract with Ghanaian team…
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The Kenya Medical Association (KMA) condemns the intimidation and professional sabotage directed at physicians providing free emergency medical services to the anti-Finance Bill protesters. In a letter dated June 23, 2024, KMA says by demonstrating their commitment to citizens, the physicians fulfilled their oath to provide care for all. Commending the young physicians, KMA called for…
Shujaa placed in tough pool B at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Kenya 7s national rugby men’s team Shujaa have been placed in Pool B for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The tournament, scheduled to run from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, August 11, will see Shujaa facing stiff competition from second-seeded Argentina, Australia, and…
President William Ruto spoke out about the ongoing protests by Kenyan youths over the Finance Bill 2024, praising Kenyan youth for taking a stand in matters of the country. Speaking in Nyahururu on Sunday, Ruto expressed pride in the young people for stepping forward tribeless and peacefully to be counted. He acknowledged that their actions…
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has revealed that he will be joining the ongoing countrywide anti-Finance Bill demonstration. Amisi, in a statement he published on Monday, June 24, 2024, revealed that on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, he will join the young generation on the streets to protest against the 2024 Finance Bill. The…