Nairobi Expressway. PHOTO | State House Private sector led anti-corruption initiative, the Blue Company Project has announced the addition of 16 new companies taking total membership to 500. The initiative which targets to promote ethical business practices within the private sector says the onboarding of new members underscores the project’s ongoing commitment to fostering integrity…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo triumphed in the 200m at the Paris Olympics becoming the nation’s first Olympic champion in the event. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has revealed new insights into his historic victory at the Paris Olympics where he emerged as the first athlete from his nation to clinch an Olympic gold medal. Tebogo’s triumph in the…
The government announced a new pay rise for all civil servants on Tuesday, effective retroactively from July 1 of this year. This decision comes as a significant relief to workers who were planning to go on strike. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi disclosed that the Treasury approved Ksh 1.5 billion to fund this initiative….
Bradley Mtall was sponsored by Bonfire Adventures to go on holiday to Diani after his name went viral The 22-year-old man from Vihiga was seen with a beautiful woman, shorter than him, they had a good time Fans questioned why Bradley, who previously claimed to have a wife and children, did not travel with them…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit back at critics who have shown dislike for his style of politics. While confronting the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Holdings directors during the induction workshop on Thursday, September 5, 2024, held in Mombasa, Gachagua said that he is aware that some individuals dislike him because of his boldness…
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale is attending the 10th Special Session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The theme for the session is “Raising Ambition for Accelerating Action on Drought Resilience and Combating Land Degradation and Desertification.” The session focuses on Africa’s efforts to…
The death of Winnie Bwire shocked Kenyans about a month after she asked for help to travel to Turkey for treatment The actress who lives in Mombasa was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and has been sharing her journey with fans online In one of the last videos he shared, Bwire got emotional recounting…
Noah Lyles has opened up about his plans after ending the season, revealing that something big is cooking with the first details about the project to be out on October. Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles has revealed that something is cooking, and the first pieces of information may be out in October. Despite ending…
The government has introduced a new levy on contractors to boost tax revenue as collections decline. Beginning September 1, suppliers providing goods and services to national and county governments are required to pay this levy, as detailed in the Public Procurement Capacity Building Levy Order 2023. In a notice authorized by John Mbadi, the Cabinet…
By BERNARD ROTICH Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, in Kenya, has died. According to MTRH acting CEO Dr Owen Menach, who is the Director of Clinical Services and Surgery, Cheptegei, who was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), passed away…
Kenyan actress who doubles up as a digital content creator Marya Okoth has announced a breakup with his lover Oliver Otieno popularly known as YY Comedian. However, this could be a publicity stunt. Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, September 5, 2024, Marya disclosed that she and her baby daddy will no longer be…
Several famous athletes have died at the peak of their careers, leaving a huge void in the sports industry The latest case involves Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was doused with petrol and set on fire by her ex-boyfriend Cheptegei and her ex-boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, were reported to have frequent arguments about the plot and…
The Ministry of Health has launched the Primary Health Care (PHC) Assessment Report, underscoring the critical role of primary health care in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya. The report, which evaluates the implementation of PHC across seven counties, highlights substantial progress in the establishment of Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs), aimed at improving…
Harambee Stars forward Benson Omalla challenge goalkeeper Byrne Omondi during teams training at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi on September 01, 2024. The Kenya Men’s Senior National Football Team is preparing for 2025 AFCON Qualifier match against Zimbabwe in Uganda on September 06, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars, Kenya’s national football team, are in…
The family of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei recently described the emotional upheaval her children experienced after their mother was attacked In a heartbreaking revelation, Cheptegei's father noted that the athlete's children were under the care of their grandmother He added that the young people cried in pain after knowing the fate of their mother The…