The brother of a Kenyan protester killed during anti-government demonstrations is suing the police, according to his lawyer. On June 25, police fatally shot David Chege outside parliament, marking one of the bloodiest days in a series of rallies against President William Ruto’s administration that have gripped Kenya for weeks. Since mid-June, these demonstrations have…
By REUTERS The Foreign Affairs ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan said. Turkey is now mediating talks between the neighbours, whose ties became strained in January when…
Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has emphasized that compensation for protest victims is an essential tool and highlighted the urgent need to operationalize the Victim Protection Act and the Victim Protection Board. Oduor was vetted by Parliament on Friday, August 9. If approved, she will assume office at a time when the public is advocating…
DCI has advised members of the public to refrain from engaging in illegal activities to earn a living. Detectives based from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and Transnational Organized Crime Unit have nabbed six sacks containing cannabis. The discovery made by the DCI officers were found in a Toyota Sienta with the registration number KDQ 905H…
Attorney-General nominee Dorcas Agik Oduor before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall. [(Elvis Ogina, Standard] Attorney-General nominee Dorcas Agik Oduor has pledged to reform the criminal justice system by addressing the delays in court cases and providing timely legal advice to the government. Facing questions from the National Assembly Appointments Committee…
Migraines often occur around the menstrual cycle, during which reproductive hormones such as progesterone and estrogen rise and fall. The levels of both these hormones are low during the perimenstrual period. Some patients experience headaches exclusively during menstruation, called menstrual migraines. These migraines tend to be more severe and more challenging to treat than episodes…
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By PATRICK ILUNGA The UN Security Council this week authorised the peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo to aid the ground forces in pacifying the restive eastern parts of the country, in what could prolong the mission’s mandate beyond the December 2024 exit timeline. Known by the French acronym Monusco, the mission will…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Opondo Kaluma has called on the National Police Service to arrest protesters, saying lawful demonstrations against the punitive Finance Bill 2024 which was withdrawn are over. In a statement on Friday, August 9, 2024, Kaluma stated that the current individuals engaged in the protests were ‘saboteurs’. “The right to demonstrate…
The Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has pledged to work tirelessly to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service. The Public Service CS stated that his main focus will be on fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the Government institutions. He spoke Friday morning when he…
Kenya’s Faith Cherotich celebrates after winning bronze in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Regarded as one of the most promising athletics talent in the world at the moment, Faith Cherotich also known to many as ‘Small Faith’ lived up to the billing to secure a…
Kenyans might have to pay more for salt after the Supreme Court struck out a case filed by a manufacturer in a tax battle. Supreme Court Judges Philomena Mwilu, Mohammed Ibrahim, Smokin Wanjala, and Isaac Lenaola unanimously found the court had no powers to hear the case filed by Krystalline Limited. The manufacturer moved to…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo won the 200m at Paris 2024, honoring his late mother with a heartfelt tribute after victory. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo etched his name into the annals of Olympic history with a stunning victory in the men’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Games, and his triumph was made even more poignant by a…
The National Assembly Committee on Appointments has detailed its reasons for rejecting Stella Soi Lang’at, one of the 20 Cabinet Secretary nominees selected by President William Ruto. In a report adopted by the full house, the Committee explained its decision to reject Soi Lang’at’s nomination for Minister of Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage. The Committee…
By REUTERS The Sudanese government said on Friday it will send a delegation to Jeddah to consult with the United States regarding an invitation to ceasefire talks in Geneva to be held on August 14. The talks aim to end a 15-month-old war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary. The…