Letsile Tebogo has highlighted the major thing that Africa needs to work on to be able to host a ‘senior’ Olympic Games. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo believes Africa can host the Olympic Games if the relevant stakeholders come together and work towards a common goal. The world 100m silver medallist noted that with unity,…
President William Ruto said that the Kenyan government is enhancing its laws and policies to attract international investors. Speaking during the US-Kenya Business and Investment Roundtable organized by the Corporate Council on Africa, President Ruto emphasized that Kenya’s improved business environment, skilled workforce, and abundant renewable energy resources position the country as an ideal trade…
Nandi residents camped outside the county assembly, demanding leadership reform and accountability from MCAs and elected officials The protesters accused the County Executive Committee Members (CECMs) of incompetence, demanding their resignation due to poor governance and stalled operations. Governor Stephen Sang was heavily criticized, with residents accusing him of corruption, favoritism, and hiring air workers,…
Amnesty International, alongside several human rights organizations, has published a new report detailing harrowing accounts from the Gen Z-led Occupy Parliament protest that occurred on June 25, 2024. The protest, which drew thousands of young Kenyans to Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD), marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing struggle for social justice and accountability…
A section of agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ) shareholders have affirmed their support for the company’s diversification and expansion plans following a familiarisation tour of the farm’s operations in Murang’a County Monday. As part of its business expansion and diversification strategy, Kakuzi, a superfoods producer, has committed to executing a sustainability-anchored agricultural portfolio diversification…
The war against cross-border and trans-national smuggling of minerals among countries in the Great Lakes Region is set to go a notch higher after the International Conference for Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) hinted at adopting a unified regional certification system by member states to eradicate illicit and untracked movement of minerals from one country to…
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai. [File, Standard] A day after Members of the Kericho County Assembly adopted the motion to impeach Governor Erick Mutai, claims of indecency and unnatural sexual behaviour have surfaced, further damaging his reputation. The mover of the motion, Kiprotich Rogony, claimed to have evidence supporting allegations that Governor Mutai intimidates and harasses…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah argues that President William Ruto relied on the wrong law to appoint Douglas Kanja as Inspector General of Police According to the member of parliament, Kanja was not subjected to a competitive process for the position as was the case with some of his predecessors. In his application at the High…
Olympic 100m hurdles medalists Masai Russell, Cyrena Samba-Mayela, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn are the latest stars to join Michael Johnson’s $100,000 per meet Grand Slam Track league. Olympic 100m hurdles podium finishes Masai Russell, Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn have joined Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league. Russell won the gold medal at the Paris Olympic…
Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi questioned the legitimacy of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's claims of being abused by President William Ruto's allies He compared the situation to the open hostility Ruto had during the Jubilee regime under former president Uhuru Kenyatta Ahmednasir suggested Gachagua's claim was not defamatory as no witnesses had come forward, implying it could…
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has declared that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be impeached before the end of the year. Barasa suggested that Gachagua’s actions over the past year have paved the way for his removal, claiming that an impeachment motion is already being prepared. “Rigathi Gachagua impeached himself one year ago. The National Assembly…
Kenyan stand-up comedian who doubles up as a digital content creator Oliver Otieno widely known as YY Comedian has publicly disclosed his weight loss journey. In a series of posts shared on his Instastories on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, YY revealed that he has been forced to adjust his diet stating that he no longer…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro claimed that the videos showing him defending the Deputy President were recorded four years ago According to Nyoro, the statements linking him to the plot to remove DP Rigathi Gachagua are false Some reports had emerged claiming that Nyoro opposed the plan to remove the former Member of Parliament…
Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi has welcomed the active involvement of non-state institutions including the private sector in the 15 billion tree growing programme saying the government was keen on leveraging partnerships to accelerate the climate action and livelihoods initiative. Through the 10-year initiative that seeks to raise Kenya’s tree cover to 30pc by 2032,…
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football at 31, following a knee injury, expressing pride in his illustrious career. Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane let his feelings known after announcing a shock retirement from playing football on Wednesday. Varane 31, joined Serie A newbies…