TransCentury The High Court in Nairobi has granted TransCentury and East African Cables a temporary injunction barring Equity Bank from executing its receivership role in the two firms for a period of 120 days. Equity Bank has been barred from exercising its rights under the debentures for a period of 120 days from the date…
Famous Super Metro Conductor Gerald Mwangi Njoroge widely known as ‘makanga bae’ has succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). His death was announced by digital content creator and lifestyle influencer Murugi Munyi who happens to be makanga bae’s cousin. Murugi took her instastories on Friday, October 11, 2024, to…
The deacon of the church turned into a land fraud suspect DCI and Buruburu police officers arrested Reverend Peter Kinuthia Waithunguri in the ACK Buruburu area for allegedly defrauding a 75-year-old lady of her farm The clueless lady, Margaret Watiri, lost her property after trusting a pastor to help pay off a loan, only to…
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS) Eliud Owalo has reiterated the government’s resolve to use power transmission lines to distribute high speed internet in the country. Owalo said the government had already contracted the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to start laying fibre optic cables alongside power transmission lines up to…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has denounced the reported attacks on the residence of the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, in Khartoum. In a statement, IGAD Executive Secretary, Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu said the attacks are a violation of the international law, including the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, adding that they also undermine…
In this review, 1xBet will tell you about the best athletes from Africa who can make a sensation. South Sudan: conquering the basketball world Their victory over Puerto Rico was a powerful statement of intent and a demonstration of potential. South Sudan is the only men’s team from Africa at the basketball tournament, and they…
She won convincingly in Allonnes last year, crossing the line 30 seconds ahead of her opponents Grace Nawowuna will look to successfully defend her title at Allonnes Cross Country in France on November 17 but faces stiff opposition on the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting. Nawowuna, who finished fourth at the 2023 World…
Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith had a frustrating 2024 season, although she ended it with a flourish, but how much did she earn from the topsy-turvy campaign? Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith is among the top female sprinters in the world and perhaps the most famous one in Africa given she is the continent’s record holder. With that, there…
Poisonous – A horrific accident occurred on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road near the Iguhu Yala Bridge on Wednesday evening, November 13, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. The accident occurred when a truck heading to Kakamega lost direction and crashed three two for 14 passengers. The impact of the accident caused many casualties, while several…
Kenya Police’s Charles Sila (left) shields the ball from Rahid Toha of Ethiopian Coffee SC during their Confederation Cup match at Nyayo Stadium last month. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Even though Kenya Police FC are out of the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup after a 3-1 aggregate loss to defending champions Zamalek SC, the team feels they…
The defense team in the murder trial of LGBTQ activist Edwin Kiprotich, known as Chiloba, has finished presenting its case. Jacktone Odhiambo, a 25-year-old freelance photographer, faces charges of murdering Chiloba, a final-year student in Apparel Fashion and Design at the University of Eldoret. Odhiambo denies killing Chiloba between December 31, 2022, and January 3,…
Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has addressed the backlash following her controversial comments about Kenya’s population growth and its impact on the country’s economic challenges. Passaris’s remarks, made during an interview on K24 TV on Monday, July 22, 2024, attributed Kenya’s economic difficulties to overpopulation, sparking a heated debate. “Life has become more expensive…
Most parts of the country will experience heavy downpours in the next seven days starting Tuesday, November 19, 2024. This is according to the latest forecast issued by the Kenya Meteorological Department on Monday, November 18, 2024. The rainfall, according to the weatherman, is expected in the Central Highlands, Western Kenya, Lake Victoria Basin, Rift…
Most of her 2024 races, Gabby Thomas was unstoppable—her arm sleeve became a subtle yet powerful tool for track dominance. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has made 2024 a year to remember. From dominating the track in Paris to cementing herself as one of Team USA’s most dependable sprinters, Thomas has consistently brought her A-game….
Amidst an injury crisis and the thinnest squad in the league, Arsenal have found the answer to their midfield problems in the talented teenager in the absence of captain Martin Odegaard. Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri has impressed in midweek’s Carabao cup clash Bolton and a cameo in Saturday’s victory over Leicester. The Gunners who have…