The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has issued an update to learners unable to access their website. In a statement on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, HELB stated that the low speeds experienced by learners trying to access the website were being addressed and that the site would be back as soon as possible. “Niaje Comrade….
President William Ruto. [PCS] Several Principal Secretaries face the axe as government plans to reduce the number from the current 51 to less than 36 in keeping with the austerity measures. After President William Ruto’s move to reconstitute his Cabinet that incorporated senior Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) officials, focus now shifts to PSs in reorganisation…
Wilson made history by becoming the youngest Olympic track and field champion in history at just 16. American sprint sensation Quincy Wilson has expressed his delight at the overwhelming support he has received since making history by becoming the youngest track and field Olympic gold medalist in history. At just 16 years old Wilson played…
Moses Kuria, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary, claims it was his idea to include Opposition leaders in President William Ruto’s government. Kuria explained that his evaluation of the situation in the country led him to recommend this strategy to President Ruto. He noted that this was before the country spiraled into protests. During an…
By NEW HUMANITARIAN UN chief António Guterres has called for Africa to be given a permanent seat at the UN Security Council, a reform aimed at making the body more representative and globally credible. Addressing the council on Monday, Guterres said the current composition of the Council was anachronistic and undermined the body’s legitimacy. “We…
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) has continued to throw its weight behind plans to introduce a tolling system on major roads including the Thika Super Highway in Nairobi. In the latest support of the proposal, KeNHA has argued that tolling will unlock new road projects. How it help According to KeNHA, through tolling the…
Rally legend and late Motorsport Personality of the Year winner Jim Heather-Hayes. [Courtesy] Even though Kenyan rally legend Jim Heather-Hayes is gone, his cherished memories remain. The life and times of the late Motorsport Personality of the Year winner will be celebrated this season. Part of the commemoration will be the inaugural Jim Heather Hayes…
Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. [DPCS] The battle of titans between President William Ruto and his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua is far from over. Despite a truce announced after a State House visit by close to 60 MPs from Gachagua’s backyard announcing a ceasefire against the besieged second in command, The Standard has established that cessation of…
AIU appeals the decision clearing sprinter Erriyon Knighton of doping charges, questioning the ruling that allowed him to compete. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the controversial decision to clear American sprinter Erriyon Knighton of any wrongdoing after he tested positive for the banned substance…
Dodoma. The whistle for the 2024 local government elections will be blown tomorrow, Thursday, August 15, 2024 when the Minister of State, Office of the President, Regional Administrations and Local Governments (Tamisemi), Mohammed Mchengerwa will announce the election. According to the Head of the Government Communications Unit of Tamisemi, Nteghenjwa Hosseah, the announcement will be…
National Land Commission CEO Kabale Tache Arero The National Land Commission (NLC) is pushing for the introduction of a certificate of reservation to address the widespread issue of public land grabbing. This proposed document aims to complement the existing certificate of lease and certificate of title currently recognized by law. Dr. Samuel Nthuni, the NLC’s…
By XINHUA Torrential rains and severe flooding have impacted more than 700,000 people in West and Central Africa, just two months into the rainy season, a UN spokesman said on Tuesday. Torrential rains and severe flooding in the Central African Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Niger, Nigeria, Mali and Togo…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has revealed the charges tabled against embattled Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza. The Senate is currently debating the charges brought by the Meru County Assembly, and among them are gross misconduct, gross violation of the constitution, and other laws. In regard to the gross violation of the constitution charges, the MCA…
Man City players celebrate after winning the Community Shield. [AFP] Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title has reached an unprecedented four years, but off-field doubts surround the English champions ahead of the new season. Pep Guardiola turned City into the dominant force in English football with six Premier League titles in the past…
Treasury CS John Mbadi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya), COTU, has cautioned the newly appointed Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi against a potential dalliance with IMF. COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli observed that an agreement with the Monetary Fund without a proper scrutiny of the conditionalities would lead to dire…