By KITSEPILE NYATHI The Zimbabwe government has launched a crackdown on opponents to forestall protests against unresolved political disputes during a forthcoming regional summit. Harare will host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on August 17, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the sub-regional organisation. That Summit could also…
A road accident involving a school bus left three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School injured on Saturday morning July 13, 2024. The school bus was involved in the accident at Kimwani along Nandi Hills-Kopere road in Nandi County. The students were going back to school in Narok County after participating in…
Bhang worth over Kshs 3.5 Million, as well as several crates and cartons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages have been destroyed through burning, crushing and burying at the Isiolo Law Courts grounds, following conclusion of the respective cases involving them. Speaking at the Court Grounds where she presided over the exercise, the Chief Magistrate at the…
Agoro Sare’s Collins Onyango battles for the ball against Matutu Secondary school player at Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho during Nyanza Regional Secondary school games. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The ugly scenes of hooliganism returned to haunt the Nyanza Region Secondary School games on Friday again after defending champions Agoro Sare High School was knocked out…
Locals milling at the scene where 9 bodies have so far been recovered.[Courtesy] Six bodies retrieved from the Kware dumpsite near Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi were all females, detectives say. According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the six were severely mutilated in various stages of decomposition. Earlier, images seen by…
Hall set a new world lead with his dominating performance in the 400m of the Monaco Diamond League. American sprint sensation Quincy Hall has proven he is on course to win gold in the 400 meters at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games after setting a new world lead of 43.80. Hall, who won the USATF…
An eight-year-old child testified about his ordeal in Shakahola Forest alongside his siblings setting a grim mood that permeated Shanzu Law Courts. Under state protection, the child bravely recounted his experiences in a secure environment, highlighting the gravity of the case against suspected Shakahola massacre architect Paul Mackenzie and his associates The young witness struggled…
By PATRICK ILUNGA Congolese rhumba legend Koffi Olomide’s voice is known for good vibes across Africa. But he has lately been stirring trouble every time he speaks on local issues. This week, he roiled the pot with comments on the war in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, arguing that the Congolese authorities ought to…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has accused the Kenya Kwanza regime of having a hand in the recent deaths at Kware in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. In a post shared on Friday, July 12, 2024, KHRC made damning revelations that someone needed to be held accountable on the bodies which had been heavily mutilated. “Some…
President William Ruto will be meticulous in the choice of next nominees to his cabinet to ensure they are individuals of exceptional competence and integrity, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has said In a letter to the diplomatic community just a day after the head of state…
Joseph Onyango (left) of St Mary’s Yala in action against Gekano.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] St Mary’s School Yala will face off against nemesis Maseno School in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Nyanza Region Secondary School rugby sevens finals at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho on Friday. Yala who finished top of Group A with six points play a Maseno…
During preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, Danish defender Thobias Ndungu was close to joining Kenya’s national team, Harambee Stars. Seven years ago, then FKF CEO Robert Muthomi tweeted that the federation was finalizing details to have Denmark-born defender Thobias Ndungu switch his allegiance to Kenya. Ndungu, then in his early 20s, was a…
On July 7, Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service, issued a confidential memo directing Service Commissions and state officeholders to ensure compliance with President Ruto’s recent directive banning state officers and public servants from participating in Harambees. Koskei emphasized the directive, declaring, “No State officer and public servant shall participate in public collections (Harambees) henceforth.”…
Kiambu County Governor Kimani Wamatangi. Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has refuted extortion claims leveled against by the Tatu City management. The Governor accused the company of attempting to tarnish his name and that of Kiambu county officials by implicating them in extortion allegations. Speaking during a press conference held at the County headquarters, Wamatangi demanded…
Ng’iya Girls center Tracy Sally (left) in action against Asumbi Girls during Nyanza Region secondary school games at Kisii School.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] Ng’iya Girls are through to the Nyanza Region Secondary School basketball 3×3 quarterfinals. The Siaya County champions saw off Oyugi Ogango 21-5 after humbling Homa Bay County champions 16-8 in their opening match. Speaking…