JKIA lease: The fine print in Adani’s demands

A section of Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, May 8, 2018. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Kenyan government will not build a new airport in the next 30 years that can compete with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) if Adani Airport Holdings takes over its operations, according to the demands set forth…

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Kenya’s wait for first set win at Olympics goes on

Malkia Strikers captain Trizah Atuka reacts after their loss to Brazil at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Brazil might have continued with their dominance over Malkia Strikers on the international scene after beating the Kenyans by straight sets at the Paris Olympic Games on Monday, but head coach Japheth Munala is proud…

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Shakahola Cult Trial: Witness Forced to Starve Daughter to Death

In a shocking testimony before Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Leah Juma, the seventh prosecution witness in the Shakahola massacre terrorism-related case described the harrowing experience of being compelled to aid in the fasting death of his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. The protected witness, whose identity remains undisclosed for security reasons, recounted the traumatic events over two…

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Shashwat wins Kabete Junior Challenge trophy

Kabete Junior Challenge overall boys’ winner Harish Shashwat. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Remember the name Harish Shashwat. He is not your ordinary golfer. The 14-year-old from Muthaiga Golf Club secured victory after enduring four tough rounds of self-caddying while battling a cold and flu at the 7040-yard Vet Lab Sports Club. His impressive performance, with rounds…

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Ruto Inaugurates Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged

On Monday, President William Ruto officially inaugurated the tuition block at Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged and laid the foundation stone for the Nyali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre in Nyali, Mombasa County. These events reflect the government’s dedication to promoting inclusive education and tackling youth unemployment through skill development. During…

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