Emmanuel Wanyonyi celebrates after winning in Lausanne on Thursday. [AFP] Lausanne Diamond League offered athletics big shots the stage and the opportunity to bounce back from tough face-offs at the Paris Olympics. For other stars, the Thursday evening showdown in Lausanne, Switzerland, was a moment for more glory after shining at the Olympics show that…
Anger and confusion greeted the directive by the Ministry of Education requiring parents to register all learners under the Social Health Insurance Fund (Shif). While some parents dismissed the directive as a total joke, others claimed they were unaware of it and accused the Ministry of mismanaging the education sector. Others said that the forced…
Kenya’s legacy as a state is deeply intertwined with Jomo Kenyatta’s influence on the nation. Kenya’s founding president died on 22 August 1978 in his sleep at State House, Mombasa. Kenyatta is generally typecast as the “father of the nation”, guiding the newly independent Kenya onto the path of independence and development. It is an…
Marco Joseph, a choir member of Zabron Singers, died on August 23 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam The talented singer was the father of four children and always posted videos and pictures showing their happy life A few months ago, Marco posted a photo of his family accompanied by a…
American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has supported Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield in her public battle against cyberbullying and colorism. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas has extended her support to Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield following a public battle with cyberbullying. Bromfield recently disclosed the online abuse she faced, sparking conversations about colorism and bullying…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s wife Ida Betty turns 74 today, August 24, 2024. Here are some of the memorable moments that have been prominent in the academician’s life. Born on August 24, 1950, Ida Odinga pursued her education at Ogande Girls’ School in Homa Bay County and Highlands School (now Moi Girls High School)…
Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthen partnership with JICA towards realisation of priority development goals. Speaking during a meeting with Dr. Akihiko TANAKA, President, Japan International Cooperation Agency ( JICA) on the margins of the ongoing 9th TICAD Ministerial Meeting in Tokyo, Japan,…
Makueni County has signed a working partnership with Tsavo Trust, a wildlife conservator, to mitigate human-wildlife conflict in the Mtito Adei area. The partnership signed by Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. and Tsavo Trust Chief Executive Officer Richard Moller on Friday at the Governor’s Office in Wote Town entailed…
Throughout the summer of 2024, young Kenyans have taken to the streets of the capital, Nairobi, in a series of anti-government demonstrations. Dubbed the “Gen Z” protests, the unrest was sparked by the introduction of an unpopular finance bill in mid-June. A month later, the bill was withdrawn, but protests have persisted and at least…
Olympic men’s 100m champion Noah Lyles has defended girlfriend Junelle Bromfield against cyberbullying related to their relationship during the Paris Games. Noah Lyles has supported his girlfriend Junelle Bromfield as she faced a torrent of cyberbullying related to her relationship with the Olympic 100 meters champion. Bromfield,who recently competed in the Paris Olympic Games for…
By JUSTUS OCHIENG Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga’s over three-decade long political stint in Kenya could come to a halt, for now, as he turns his focus to his African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship quest – a move certain to unsettle majority of his close allies who have over the years hang on his…
Residents of Corner C in Kericho county said they were living in fear because of snakes that invaded their street and roads According to some residents, they saw them sunbathing and feared that they might be attacked even in the evening when they were leaving the market. The residents asked the government to save them…
Sharon Wambui aka Manzi Wa Kibera is crushing on the towering new star Bradley Marongo – albeit after he inked a lucrative deal. Marongo, the 27-year-old giant from Majengo, Vihiga County, has taken the spotlight with a jaw-dropping multimillion-dollar deal with Khushi Motors. Standing at a staggering 8 feet 2 inches, Marongo has not only…
Laikipia East Member of Parliament Mwangi Kiunjuri accused Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of trying to allocate Mt Kenya area for personal political gain Kiunjuri claimed that Gachagua's efforts to consolidate support in the Mt Kenya area are part of a wider plan to undermine the influence of President William Ruto The leader of the Service…
Government has emphasized its commitment to supporting the farming community through active dialogue and collaboration. Speaking during a visit at Kapset Tea Factory, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Rono commended the efforts and innovations implemented by the factory’s leadership, which have contributed to the growth and success of the tea production operations. During the visit…