A school bus hits students and parents at the entrance of a middle school in Tai'an city, Beijing, China The incident resulted in the death of 11 people including five parents and six students while one is in critical condition Pictures on the internet showed adults kneeling next to children whose bodies were strewn on…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Embakasi North Member of Parliament (MP) James Gakuya. In a statement on Tuesday, August 3, 2024, the commission accused the vocal MP of propagating ethnic conflict. According to NCIC’s statement, the MP, who has been directed to appear before the commission on Thursday, September 5, 2024,…
Eunice Akinyi left home to collect her school leaving certificate when her life was cut short by unknown people Her parents, Robert Masika and Beatrice Barasa, revealed that she was preparing to join Makueni University to study beauty. His distraught mother revealed that Akinyi's body was found tied up in a maize field with a…
Civil Servants in union brackets have a cause to smile after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi announced the government will effect phase two of their negotiated pay rise by the end of this month. Muturi said the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion to the State Department for Public Service to settle the second tranche…
Acting Inspector General (IG) of Police Gilbert Masengeli. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi has ordered the acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, to appear before him in person to explain why three men abducted in Kitengela have not been released. The Judge had ordered the release of Njagi, Aslam Longton, and…
Families are now identifying victims and making burial arrangements following the tragic Nithi bridge accident that killed 12 members of the Vision Group The survivors who are currently receiving treatment at the PCEA Chogoria Hospital, their conditions are going well but they are being treated for minor and serious injuries The Vision Group, formed just…
This week marks the third year since America’s retreat from Afghanistan and the Taliban’s return to power. The United States had intervened in Afghanistan in response to the September 11 2001 terror attacks by al-Qaeda. The aim was to combat international terrorism and chart a new global order to make the world safer and more…
Thompson was forced to pull out of the Silesia and Rome Diamond League meets due to a hamstring problem, and has not raced since the Paris 2024 Olympics 100m , an event he bagged silver Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson, widely regarded as one of the sport’s brightest prospects, has candidly discussed the challenges he has…
Stivo Simple Boy's latest single, mefi mefi muscle, has gone viral and led to an international concert in Saudi Arabia The popular artist from Kenya will travel to Riyadh for his first international show on September 23 Stivo said his success was due to his unique seasons, changing hairstyles, which has made him the most…
Kenyan police officers speaking to residents of Ganthier in July 2024 after gaining access to the community amid an active attack by the 400 Mawozo gang. The Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti has urged gangs in the Caribbean nation to surrender and lay down their weapons as it commences operations in neighborhoods…
By THE CONVERSATION China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (Focac) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship:…
Bishop Ben Kiengei of JCM Church has apologised to digital content creator Purity Vishieno widely known as Pritty Vishy after he body-shamed and made fun of her in a show. The radio presenter in a statement on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, said that he has admitted his wrongdoings adding that he went overboard with his…
Nyanza political leaders have urged the Government to address the region’s severe teacher shortage by recruiting teachers through affirmative action. The leaders, led by Kabondo Kasipul MP Eve Obara, Kisumu West MP Rosa Buyu and Siaya Women Representative Christine Ombaka told the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to adopt a special recruitment strategy for Nyanza to…
Photos of President William Ruto landing in Beijing, China, have been trending on social media, but some Kenyans are not happy In the photos, the president preceded his beautiful wife, Rachel, and many questioned why he did not hold her hand as he did during the previous visit to the United States Kenyans criticized the…
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga speaking at the launch of the FESTAC event in Kisumu. [Michael Mute, Standard] The journey for the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson is earnestly taking shape, with each country with a candidate working round the clock to have a cut above the rest. Four candidates, Raila Odinga (Kenya),…