Ochieng, a former Ligi Ndogo player, was given a chance to shine for Real Sociedad in their friendly clash against Alaves. Harambee Stars prospect Job Ochieng was introduced at halftime and played as a right winger as his club Real Sociedad drew 1-1 with Alaves in a friendly match staged at the Campo de Futbol…
Embakasi East Constituency Member of Parliament has demanded for an introduction of free secondary school education. Babu Owino through his official X account on Sunday, July 21, 2024, said nullifying of school fees for first year students placed in universities by Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) was not enough. Babu Owino on…
Amcco Properties Limited scooped two awards at a dinner gala organized by Starbrands East Africa. The real estate firm won the Best land selling company in Kenya award and the Real Estate most enterprising CEO award. Speaking Friday evening after bagging the awards, the company’s Managing Director James Muturi Kimani expressed his excitement and promised…
Harambee Stars international Duke Abuya has reflected on challenging but promising debut for Yanga against Augsburg. Kenya international Duke Abuya was filled with mixed reactions after Yanga crumbled to a 2-1 defeat against Bundesliga side FC Augsburg in the opener of the Mpumalanga Premier’s Cup on Saturday. Abuya, who recently made the switch to Tanzanian…
Meru County Assembly has tabled a fresh impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza, marking the third attempt to oust the first-term governor. On Wednesday, Deputy Majority Leader Zipporah Kinya presented the impeachment motion on the floor of the House. Ward Representatives seeking Mwangaza’s removal have accused the governor of three main offenses: gross violation of…
The boda boda industry in Kenya, a multi-million-shilling sector, is a major economic force. According to a World Bank report, this industry employs an estimated 1.5 million people and contributes approximately Sh202 billion ($1.8 billion) annually, accounting for 3.4 per cent of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The term “boda boda” originates from the English…
Michael Odari (center) wraps the captain armbard onto the Orongo FC players.[Courtesy] In a concerted effort to empower grassroots football and bolster community cohesion, Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has launched a transformative initiative that is making waves across Kisumu County. Through his Community Empowerment Sports Initiative, PS Omollo and his team are not only…
President William Ruto during a press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi. He is flagged by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [PCS] In the wake of dissent emanating from President William Ruto’s choice of his first batch of Cabinet nominees, the Head of State…
Shabana coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo has provided his recipe for success at Shabana and feels it will be enough to make Tore Bobe comfortable in the FKF Premier League. Shabana coach Sammy ‘Pamzo’ Omollo is confident that his team will not be dragged into a relegation battle again next season. Pamzo managed to rescue Shabana…
On Wednesday, President William Ruto appointed Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as acting Cabinet Secretary across all 21 ministries. The decision, announced in a gazette notice dated July 11, 2024, came after the dismissal of all cabinet secretaries and the Attorney General. “The gazette notice dated July 11 assigns Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H., as the…
President William Ruto’s nominee for the position of Attorney General Rebecca Miano has expressed her gratitude for being among the six cabinet secretaries retained in the new broad-based government. In a statement on Sunday, July 21, 2024, Miano said this was the time to remain grateful and courageous, as she is poised to become the…
Power supply will be interrupted in various parts of Nakuru and Kakamega counties on Sunday. Kenya Power announced that the interruption is part of routine network maintenance. The company stated that electricity supply will be cut off from 8 am to 4 pm in certain areas of Nakuru and from 9 am to 5 pm…
Junior Chess Matsers in actio duirng a past Chess tournament.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as the Nairobi Schools Individual Chess Championship is scheduled to take place on Saturday at St. Mary’s School, Lavington. This highly anticipated tournament will serve as a critical qualifier for the Kenya National Schools Chess Championship,…
Wanyama remained on the bench for the second match in succession as Montreal lost 1-0 to FC Toronto. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama found himself on the bench for the second consecutive Major League Soccer (MLS) match as Toronto FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Montreal on Saturday night. Richie Laryea’s first-half goal…
The National Police Service Commission (NPSC) has unveiled ambitious plans to bolster its ranks by recruiting 25,000 new police officers over the next five years. This announcement came during a session on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, where the NPSC briefed the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and Internal Security. Eliud Kinuthia, Chairperson of the Commission, acknowledged…