The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. In a statement released on Friday, January 17, 2025, the embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. federal National Day of Service in marking Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. “The embassy will be…
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [Ruto, X] William Kabogo, Mutahi Kagwe, and Lee Kinyanjui have been sworn in as Cabinet Secretaries for Information, Communication, and Digital Economy; Agriculture and Livestock Development; and Investments, Trade, and Industry ministries, respectively. The swearing-in ceremony, presided over by President William Ruto, took place at State House, Nairobi….
Sarah Mtalii revealed that she separated from Simon in early 2022, long before the arranged marriage went public His decision to stay in his compound was influenced by his children and the successful business they built together Despite trying many counselors and mediation, the marriage still sank Businesswoman Sarah Mtalii has opened up about her…
Gor Mahia are poised to mark their return to league action against Tusker FC. Gor Mahia will aim to intensify their quest for a successful title defense as they resume FKF Premier League action on Sunday. The defending champions face Tusker FC at Machakos Stadium, marking their first league appearance since a hard-fought 1-0 victory…
Teacher strikes and soaring school fees are at the heart of the challenges facing Kenya’s education system as seen in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results. Out of 958,928 candidates, a troubling 74.5%, or 712,537 students, failed to achieve the minimum university entry grade of C+. This left only 246,391 students eligible…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Faith Kipyegon is eyeing an even more successful season in 2025 as she continues to push her limits and build a lasting legacy. Faith Kipyegon is just getting started and her serial rivals on the track are not ready for what the triple Olympic 1500m champion has in store for them. Kipyegon might have been…
Babu Owino has dissuaded Raila Odinga from his new relationship with Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja, saying the county head is ready to use him Sakaja, who previously opposed Raila's bid for the presidency, has recently become close to the ODM boss, with analysts concluding that he wants to strengthen the friendship in order to be…
Parents across Kenya are being urged to verify and update their children’s details on the Social Health Authority (SHA) platform. Health Director General Dr. Patrick Amoth emphasizes that this is not just a routine task but a critical step to ensure seamless access to healthcare services and avoid registration issues. Launched three months ago, the…
Kenya Railways has announced the suspension of the Nanyuki safari train service scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, due to technical issues along the route. In a statement released on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kenya Railways cited a blockage on a section of the railway line that has made train movement between Nairobi and Nanyuki…
The family of Abdullahi Issa Ibrahim, an officer of the Kenya Defense Forces, accepted his death after receiving a death certificate from the KDF Ibrahim's daughter, Kadra Abdullahi, said the family had already held his burial ceremony after receiving the bad news However, the family was left confused after Ibrahim called them from Somalia and…
Jomvu Member of Parliament, Badi Twalib, has sparked a conversation around the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams with a bold new proposal: setting up private examination centers. His goal? To tackle the stubborn issue of absenteeism during exams and, in turn, protect schools’ mean grades from taking unnecessary hits. The idea came to…
Police officers from Ntulele Police Station are holding onto two persons of interest linked to the vandalism of a public bridge under construction. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) reported that the individuals were apprehended following a tip-off from the public regarding the vandalism of a bridge…
Ruth Chepng’etich is tipped to obliterate an elite field in the London Marathon April but must be in peak condition to cruise to victory. World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich is the favorite to win the London Marathon if her achievements are anything to go by according to the organisers. Chepng’etich faces two-time Berlin marathon…
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