What we know: Trump assassination attempt

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania, July 13, 2024. The suspected shooter who wounded Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally is dead, US media…

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Alleged Vandals of MP Sudi’s Timba XO Club Granted Bail

A court in Eldoret has released on bond 16 youths charged with stealing goods worth Kes.78 million from Timba XO Club, associated with Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, during the recent Finance Bill protests. The stolen goods, including alcohol, allegedly totalled Kes.78 million, while the malicious property damage was valued at over Kes.80 million. The youths…

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Safaricom announces service interruptions for 5 hours

Safaricom PLC has announced scheduled maintenance that is set to affect some of its services on Sunday, July 14, through to Monday, July 15, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the telecommunication company detailed the planned activities and the impact they will have on its customers. In the notice, the company…

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Champions stand still lest they drown in pool of stirred waters

Githurai High School’s goalkeeper Pefer Kihuithia (right) challenges Meshak Nyabuto of Dagoretti High School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Dagoretti Mixed are two matches away from retaining the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nairobi Region Girls’ football title. On Thursday, they defeated rivals Beth Mugo High School 2-0 in their quarter-finals match at Moi Forces Academy. Junior Starlets…

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High Court Strikes Down Ruto’s Shakahola Inquiry

The High Court has nullified a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto on May 4, 2023, which established a commission of inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared that the President’s action in creating the commission undermined the authority vested in other constitutional institutions and state organs. “The President can only exercise…

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