The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has toured Kahawa Garrison in Nairobi County to inspect ongoing projects. The Committee toured the Nairobi Regional Hospital (NRH), bulk fuel storage facilities, and ongoing renovation of officers’ accommodation. Led by Hon. Nelson Koech, Members were briefed by Col. Z. I Golo, Camp Commander, Brig….
Felix Mambo Nduli, former Wiper Party Deputy Secretary General for Youth Affairs, is accused of publishing false news about Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti Nduli pleaded not guilty to the charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act in the Mavoko Court and was granted cash bail of KSh 200,000 The prosecution claimed that Nduli spread…
Wiseman Were missed an automatic slot to advance to the men’s 400m Hurdles after finishing outside the podium in the first round and will have to contest for a slot in the repechage round. The men’s 400m Hurdles at the Paris Olympic Games had Wiseman Were as Kenya’s sole representative in the hotly contested race….
The Social Health Authority now says up to Sh3.7 billion has been disbursed to health facilities, with Sh1.35 billion allocated for primary health facilities. SHA acting CEO Robert Ingasira said more funds will be disbursed to cater for NHIF claims and the Linda Mama Programme. “This is a moving figure that grows daily as claims…
Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has received yet another reward for his Paris Olympics heroics after landing a one-year sponsorship from a top restaurant. Letsile Tebogo keep receiving more money from various quarters following his historic Paris 2024 Olympics gold medal win in the 200m. The 21-year-old Botswanan sprint sensation has been feted by the government…
Cartoonist Kibet Bull has slammed critics who are using his disco tour in Luanda to push a certain narrative Kibet explained that he had nothing to do after being left at the venue and his attempts to seek help in the neighborhood failed. Like him, he feared that staying near the main road was dangerous…
As the country prepares for the commemoration of the International Day of Minority next week, the Yiaku community in Laikipia County has been assured of allocation of government opportunities through affirmative action. Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, speaking at Kurikuri in Laikipia North sub-county, stated that the Yiaku peoplewould receive an equal share of…
Eliud Kipchoge enjoys his meal in camp. [Global Sports] Kenyan athletes have rarely disappointed in their exploits, either locally or on the international arenas. They have shared their glory with the country, their coaches and managers and families who have rallied behind their journey to stardom. But a group of support personnel has not been in the…
Simbine fell into a very dark dungeon after failing to medal at at the delayed 2020 Toyko Olympics South African sprinting icon Akani Simbine has candidly shared the mental health challenges he endured following his failure to secure a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Known for consistently finishing just shy of the podium…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has loaned Kenya Ksh 78 billion under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility. The approval of the loan by the IMF board follows conclusion of the Seventh and Eighth Reviews by a team from the lender. The EFF and ECF were first approved in April 2021 and a…
Nairobi City Thunder young point guard David Etyang is still over the moon, after being part of the squad that made history, becoming the first ever Kenyan team to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Thunder clinched the ticket to be among Africa’s eight best basketball teams, after winning the Elite 16, East…
Triton Petroleum boss Yagnesh Devani before the anti-corruption court in Nairobi on August 6, 2024. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers have arrested the prime suspect in the Sh7.6 billion Triton oil scandal, Yagnesh Devani. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, Devani was arrested from his Nairobi offices, and taken to…
PS Raymond Omollo confers with Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani after concluding inspection It’s all systems go as senior government and military officials concluded preparations for this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations scheduled for Sunday, October 20,2024 in Kwale county. The new-look Kwale stadium is ready to host this year’s 61st Mashujaa Day celebrations to be presided…
Daniel Osieko, a biology teacher and church leader, survived a fatal accident that claimed the lives of nine people, including the matatu driver Osieko was sitting between the driver and another passenger when the truck lost control and hit three of them while the driver was trying to avoid the pothole He remembered well seeing…
Just like Bradley Marongo, Isaac Otesa from Bungoma is a four square 'giant', gentle and said to be eight feet tall Despite his height, the man is said to be very cheerful and does not get angry when people ask to take pictures with him. Although Otesa did not go to school, he does not…