By REUTERS Rwanda has confirmed six deaths and 20 cases of Marburg disease since the beginning of the epidemic, the country’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said late on Saturday. The majority of victims are health workers in the intensive care unit, Nsanzimana said in a video statement posted on X. “We are counting 20 people…
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has shrugged off any animosity with his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola. The footballing world has been rife with reports and news regarding a supposed rift between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola. Following a tense draw between Arsenal and Manchester City, Guardiola’s comments about “war” sparked headlines and drew attention to…
Shabana FC collected a substantial amount of money from gate charges from their match against Posta Rangers which was called off in unclear circumstances. Shabana made over Ksh1.5 million from their aborted match against Posta Rangers on Saturday. Tore Bobe saw their match called off at the Gusii Stadium following conflicting reports on what exactly…
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – SEPTEMBER 28: A general view during the Global Citizen Festival 2024 & FIFA Club World Cup (FCWC25) venue announcement in Central Park on September 28, 2024 in New York, United States. (Photo by Adam Hunger – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States…
Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, Principal Secretary the State Department for Higher Education and Research, addressing congregants at Kirinyaga University 8th graduation ceremony. Principal Secretary of the State Department for Higher Education and Research, Dr Beatrice Muganda Inyangala, has urged fresh graduates to embrace technology as they enter their respective fields in the industry. Speaking during…
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded the highest state honors on Sunday ahead of the National Day, urging the nation to learn from heroes and role models to pool strength for building a strong China. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, presented…
Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese border village of Zawtar on September 29, 2024. – srael said on September 29 that it was carrying out new air raids against “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. (Photo by Rabih DAHER…
Nomadic Golf Africa Ceo, John Mburu (left) presents the overall title to Eric Genga at Vetlab Sports Club, on September 28, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Great drives and a perfect short game came in handy for home player Eric Genga, who won the first edition of the Nomadic Golf Africa – Inter-University Alumni Golf Championship at…
Gunmen kill seven in southwest Pakistan Seven labourers were shot dead in southwestern Pakistan, police said Sunday, in a region where ethnic violence is being waged by militants. The labourers who had migrated to Balochistan province from Punjab province for work were attacked at their home in a Panjgur district during the night. “Seven labourers…
AFC Leopards forward Sydney Lokale celebrates with teammate after scoring against Mathare United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on August 25, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards are looking to build momentum as they aim for back-to-back wins when they host Nairobi City Stars at Dandora Stadium this…
Dan Maanzo is the Senator for Makueni County Makueni County Senator Dan Maanzo has indicated that he will move to court to invalidate the planned removal of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office through impeachment. The Senator insists there are no sufficient and justifiable reasons given for Gachagua’s ouster from the position he currently holds…
Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema celebrates winning the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany on September 29, 2024. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) Tigist Ketema won the women’s Berlin Marathon, completing an Ethiopian double alongside countryman Milkesa Mengesha in the German capital on Sunday in the 50th edition of…
The Ethiopian star got over the line in the end, beating Kenya’s Cybrian Kotut and Stephen Kiprop to take home the 50th Berlin Marathon crown. Ethiopia’s Milkesa Mengesha emerged as the 2024 Berlin Marathon champion following a thrilling showdown that saw him edge out Kenya’s Cybrian Kotut in the final 400 meters of the 50th…
Ethiopia’s Milkesa Mengesha crosses the finish line to win the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany on September 29, 2024. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) Ethiopian Milkesa Mengesha won his first Berlin Marathon, narrowly beating Kenyan Cybrian Kotut with both finishing outside world record time in the…
Israel said on Sunday it was carrying out new air raids against “dozens” of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, after killing the Iran-backed group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah confirmed on Saturday that its leader Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli strike a day earlier on Beirut’s southern suburbs, dealing a massive blow to the group he…