On Friday, August 30, Kenyan newspapers widely reported President William Ruto's visit to Nyanza, considered the political stronghold of his new ally, Raila Odinga. Newspapers also reported that MPs want the contract between Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to be terminated. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, August…
With the current competition in the entertainment industry, celebrities have improvised ways that will boost their relevance and Kibera-bred rapper Stephen Otieno Adera popularly known as Stevo Simple Boy has mastered the art through his numerous unique phrases. One of his unique phrases that has so far gained momentum among his fans has earned him an…
A 20-year-old woman, Hegrah Bonareri Wanjiku, was arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Patrick Mwaniki Njagi, during a domestic dispute. The incident happened at Ngamate Apartments in Zimmerman on August 24, 2024, and Wanjiku is suspected following a stabbing incident reported by Sospeter Gaitho Wanjiku will undergo a mental examination at the…
Africa needs to start owning the healthcare industry, Villgro Africa CEO, Wilfred Njagi has said. Speaking Friday during the second annual Transforming African Medtech Conference (TAMC) at the Kempinski, Njagi highlighted the economic benefits of supporting locally manufactured medical devices. “Africa needs to start owning the healthcare industry,” Njagi stated. For too long, we have sent…
On Thursday, August 29, Junet Mohamed said he is the legitimate leader of the opposition, considering he is the minority leader in the National Assembly Junet said it was wrong for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to declare himself the official leader of the opposition, however that office does not exist Environment Minister Aden Duale said…
Many Chinese dramas and films that are translated into various languages are becoming more and more popular and gaining many fans in various platforms around the world. This indicates that the industry of entertainment The international community is no longer dominated by western culture alone. The airing of Chinese dramas translated into Kiswahili on the…
Karuturi footbal club players.[Courtesy] Football standards in Nakuru County and possibly in Kenya have gone to the dogs. And the county, which used to produce a number of top teams to the Kenyan Premier League has none in the top-flight league today. And most fans in the region are wondering what went wrong? Gone are…
An accident involving a new Audi and a Mercedes-Benz has been reported on the Narok-Bomet Highway The local police confirmed that the new Audi was trying to pass an unidentified car before the accident happened Both vehicles are badly damaged and have been towed to Ololulunga police station yard for inspection and impoundment A newly…
KNUT Secretary General Collins Oyuu and KUPPET Secretary General Akello Misori on Spice FM. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has explained its decision to withdraw from a strike notice issued simultaneously with the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). Speaking on Spice FM on Friday, August 30, KNUT Secretary-General…
Marakwet West MP Timothy Kipchumba criticized President William Ruto for not fulfilling promises, especially the stalling of the development of the Chebara Institute Kipchumba reiterated Ruto's promise to send NYS staff to Chebara, expressing frustration that the institution has not progressed as promised The MP asked Ruto to ensure that financial resources are allocated to…
The 19-year-old hopes that her 100m win at the World Under-20 Championships has sent a message to her haters. Sha’Carri Richardson’s training mate Alana Reid has a message to the doubters following her dominant victory at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, Lima. The Jamaican youngster clocked an impressive 11.17 seconds to cross the finish…
Bakari Steven Machumu (BSM) has left MCL with a great legacy in leadership, journalism, and creativity.Well. My friend and fellow journalist, Bakari Steven Machumu who likes to abbreviate his name to three letters – BSM, has completed a journey of professional, journalistic and leadership glory in Mwananchi Communications Ltd (MCL). Bakari or BSM as I…
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday for declaring himself the chief opposition leader. During Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s thanksgiving ceremony, Junet accused Kalonzo of self-appointing to the role, emphasizing that no constitutional provision supports such a declaration in Kenya. He pointed out that the government…
Nairobi – A matau of 42 passengers has been involved in a fatal accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway. The injured of the accident were rushed to the Shalom hospital. Photo: Paul Ndiritu.Source: UGC The driver of the matatu reportedly lost control before speeding near Saini Mall in Sabaki area in Mlolongo street. Several people have…
Since floods swept away their home in eastern Sudan, Ahmed Hadab and his family have survived by drinking water mixed in with milk from his last surviving goat. “We don’t have any food,” he said after days of walking, trying to find something to eat, somewhere else to stay. “The sorghum and flour was taken…