Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General (SG) DR. Davji Bhimji Atellah has disclosed that the doctors are willing to support the new cabinet secretary nominee for health DR. Deborah Mulongo Baraza. In a statement shared on X on Friday, July 19, 2024, Davji said the union will help Baraza in restoring…
Trans-Nzoia County Governor George Natembeya has called for the abolition of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), citing concerns over its impact on the future prospects of Kenyan children. Speaking on Friday at the commissioning of a twin Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classroom at MEZA Primary School, Natembeya criticized the government’s handling of the education sector….
Patrick Odhiambo. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] KCB FC has appointed tactician Patrick Odhiambo as the new head coach on a one-year contract, effective July 15 ahead of the 2023/2024 season. Odhiambo , who joins from Kakamega Homeboyz FC, replaces Bernard Mwalala, who has left the Bankers to pursue personal interests. The appointment follows the Football Kenya Federation…
US 400m champion Quincy Hall has hit out at Noah Lyles for what he feels is lack of respect for him after the world 100m champion claimed he is not good enough for the 4x400m relay. US 400m champion Quincy Hall has blasted Noah Lyles for what he feels is disrespect from the world 100m…
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura yesterday addressed the postponement of the national multi-sectoral dialogue forum announced by President William Ruto, shedding light on the reasons behind its delay. Originally slated to commence on Monday, July 15, the six-day dialogue aimed to tackle pressing national issues by convening representatives from political parties, religious groups, civil society, employers,…
State House has on Friday, July 19, 2024, released profiles of the first batch of the five new cabinet nominees. According to the document shared on X by the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the new nominees have qualifications in their respective fields. Here is the profile of the nominees as shared by the State…
The National Assembly Committee on Education, chaired by Julius Melly, met with Dr. Belio Kipsang, PS, State Department for Basic Education in consideration of Supplementary Estimates 1 for 2024/25 financial year. The revised budget, presented PS Bellio Kipsang, has caused concern among Committee Members who fear critical education programs may be crippled. The State Department’s…
Junior chess masters in action during the Nyanza Region Chess Championship.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The Nyanza Regional Youth Chess Tournament held at Kasagam Secondary School on Sunday saw a remarkable turnout, with over 450 students participating in the prestigious event. The tournament highlighted the immense talent present in the region, particularly in the under 17 categories where…
The veteran coach explained that Mary Moraa is an upcoming athlete who needs support from fans, and as she heads to Paris, they should all rally behind her and avoid having very high expectations. Veteran athletics coach Bernard Ouma has urged athletics fans not to put a lot of pressure on Mary Moraa as she…
Social media influencer Francis Gaitho is facing legal action for allegedly spreading false information, particularly concerning the arrest of the prime suspect in the Kware killings by the DCI. The prosecution claims that on July 15, 2024, at approximately 1400 hours, Gaitho deliberately published misleading information through his X social media account from an undisclosed…
By NYABOGA KIAGE Kenyan police officers in Haiti and their Haitian counterparts have managed to take over a port that has been controlled by gangs for the past five months. The officers, who are part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission, managed on Wednesday, July 17, to recapture the Auorite Portuaire Nationale (APN) port,…
Renowned TV host cum news anchor Shiksha Arora is set to leave the Kenya Broadcasting Cooperation (KBC ) after three years of service. Taking to her official social media platforms, the vibrant media personality revealed that she would be hosting her last show on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 9.00 pm. Arora while announcing her…
Wakiwitu golf Club Captain Joseph Kitema. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Some 160 golfers will be flexing their muscles for top prizes in the ‘Kambasome’ golf tournament teeing off at the over a century old par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Course around the vicinity of the Island’s downtown Kizingo in Mombasa County this weekend. Apart from winners’…
Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei. [The Standard] Kenya has written a protest letter to the US-based Ford Foundation, demanding an accountability report over allegations that some of its grantees are influencing ongoing demonstrations. In a communiqué seen by The Standard, the government claims the foundation provided at least Sh752 million in funding to 16 Kenyan…
Man United were Yoro’s favourites over Real Madrid and Liverpool Leny Yoro, the highly touted 18-year-old centre-back from Lille, has expressed his enthusiasm and ambitions following his decision to join Manchester United. In his first official statements to the club’s media, Yoro highlighted the factors that drew him to Old Trafford and his aspirations for…