According to President William Ruto, Raila Odinga is the right candidate to be the chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The President mentioned Raila's experience and his understanding of issues concerning the continent, and put him ahead of others Raila has more than 19 heads of African countries who have announced their support for…
Clayton has set a new personal best 100m record after getting over the line first in an epic photo-finish in Silesia. Jamaica’s Tia Clayton delivered a standout performance at the Silesia Diamond League classic on Sunday afternoon, setting a new personal best of 10.83 seconds in the 100m. The 19-year-old sprinter narrowly edged out Ivory…
By REUTERS American rapper Macklemore said he has cancelled his October show in Dubai in protest over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) support for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a warring party in the country’s civil war. “The current situation in Sudan is urgent, horrific and it’s going largely unnoticed globally. I’m following the lead of Sudanese…
Kibera-bred rapper Stephen Otieno Adera famously known as Stevo Simple Boy has embarked on a talent scouting journey days after signing his first artiste. In an undated video, the energetic rapper and Chief Executive Officer (CEO ) of Simple Boy Entertainment recording label disclosed that he was looking for talents inside the church with his…
Kenya Police FC defeated host Ethiopia Coffee by a solitary goal in a thrilling match held at Abebe Bikila Stadium on Sunday, August 25, 2024, to advance to the Confederation Cup’s final preliminary round. A star-studded team skippered by Musa Mohammed latched in a first-half goal from Toha Rashid. A throw in from Baraka Badi…
KCB players celebrate after a past win.[KCB] KCB are the 2024 Kabeberi Sevens champions. The bankers retained their title after thrashing Menengai Oilers 29-5 in the final played at RFUE Grounds on Sunday. Floyd Wabwire got the bankers off to a flying start after picking a well-executed offload from the returning Kenya Sevens captain Vincent…
KUPPET Secretary-General Akelo Misori (R) and Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima during a press briefing on July 19, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has confirmed that the planned teachers’ strike will proceed as scheduled, beginning on Monday, August 26. The strike date coincides with the reopening of schools for…
The 22-year-old Jamaican oozed class as she shattered the meeting record at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Youngster Ackera Nugent has stunned Olympic champion Masai Russell to claim the women’s 100m hurdles title at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. The Jamaican star clocked an impressive time of 12.29 seconds to cross the finish…
By NELSON NATURINDA For about four months, Ugandans had been minding their business, away from social media posts of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. During that time, people tried to pour in the streets to mimic Kenya’s Gen Z and to demand better governance as well as end to…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has revealed that he is willing to pay his online crush socialite and entrepreneur Huddah Monroe Ksh6.3 million for hook up. According to the youthful MP, Huddah is a priceless gem that does not age and he can afford her rate card. Known for his hilarity on…
The Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has urged Kenyans to take pride in their culture and embrace its progressive aspects. Speaking at Empuyiankat, Kaputiei North Ward, Kajiado County, during a prayer service organised by the Maasai Ilkiramat age group, Gachagua said our cultural traditions were important and ought to be preserved. “I fully support progressive culture…
AFC Leopards made a statement of intent as they hammered Mathare United in their opening match of the season. AFC Leopards had a perfect start to the season when they beat returning Mathare United 4-0 in an FKF Premier League match at the Dandora Stadium on Sunday. Leopards took just three minutes to make their…
By REUTERS Renewed fighting between Democratic Republic of Congo’s army and M23 rebels broke out on Sunday around a densely populated town in eastern North Kivu Province, where the rebels are waging an insurgency, the army and M23 said. The M23 captured the town of Kirumba, the economic hub of Congo’s Lubero territory, at the…
PHOTO | File Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for Agriculture Dr. Paul Ronoh has revealed Kenya is expected to experience increased maize production this year following the successful national government fertiliser subsidy programme. Ronoh praised the government’s initiative as a timely intervention to address the country’s food scarcity. Maize seed growers contracted by the Kenya…
Petroleum Principal Secretary (PS), Mohammed Liban, has urged investors to engage in various infrastructure initiatives, including roads and ports in the country. Speaking during his inspection tour of the Lake Gas Facility in Vipingo, Liban said that the government is actively encouraging more investors to participate in these projects, citing that their involvement is crucial…