Phebian Otieno (left) of Agoro Sare in action against Kisumu Day’s Elisha Otieno during the Nyanza Region finals.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as football boys’ defending champions Agoro Sare High School renew their rivalry with Kisumu Day High School at the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two games from 2pm….
Ivan Toney’s penalty taking technique has sparked alot of interest among fans after netting his spot-kick against Switzerland in an unconventional way at the ongoing Euro 2024. England’s Ivan Toney has captured attention not only for his on-field prowess, but also for his distinctive approach to penalty kicks, which played a pivotal role in England’s…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting continued moderate to heavy rainfall across various parts of the country until Wednesday. Announced on Sunday, the Met Department detailed that rainfall is anticipated over the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, and North-western Kenya. Counties likely to be…
By REUTERS A Ugandan military officer serving in Somalia was killed and six other soldiers were wounded when their convoy triggered a roadside bomb, Uganda’s military said on Monday, blaming fighters from the Islamist group al Shabaab. Uganda has about 5,000 troops serving in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) peacekeeping…
Former Roots Party presidential running mate Justina Wamae has declined the appointment offered by President William Ruto to the Human Resources for Health taskforce. Sharing on her X account on July 8, 2024, Justina thanked the president for the offer but noted that she was on maternity leave and that the new role would hinder…
File photo The State Law Office, under the leadership of Attorney General Justin Muturi, has made significant strides towards Kenya’s ambitious goal of planting 15 billion trees. In the latest monthly tree-planting exercise, the team successfully planted 22,500 trees. AG Muturi expressed his gratitude, stating, “We have planted 22,500 trees so far. Thank you, State…
Kisumu Day players celebrate after scoring during KSSSA Term Two games.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu Day High School football team is confident of reaching the finals of the 2024 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two games set to kick off at Kisii School in Kisii County on Wednesday. The regional games promise high-stakes action and fierce competition…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has waged a war with senators over a proposal to scrap the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF). Kaluma said Senators were duped by the State to demand the abolition of NG-CDF. In his statement to journalists, Kaluma said the…
Endrick underwhelmed during Brazil’s Copa America defeat to Uruguay, contrasting the hype the teenage prospect has been getting. During the quarter-final Copa America clash that ultimately went to penalties, Brazilian prodigy Endrick found himself under scrutiny for all the wrong reasons. Despite featuring for the entire ninety minutes, statistics revealed by Opta reflected a surprising…
Tanzania has continued to create an enabling environment for investors, so today a technology company from China, Sixunited Technology Company, which is involved in the production of technology equipment, has shown its intention to invest and launch its new product for the first time This was stated today in the city of Dar es Salaam,…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu expressed bewilderment over Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo’s decision to decline President William Ruto’s appointment to a task force tasked with auditing the country’s public debt. Nyamu, known for courting controversy, criticized Odhiambo for rejecting an opportunity to serve the interests of Kenyans. “I’m not sure the rationale…
Kenya Meteorological Department has released a two-day weather forecast for the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The weatherman, through a statement shared on X, announced the forecast for Monday, July 8, 2024, from 9am to Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 9am. Nairobi Metropolis In the statement, the weatherman told the residents of Nairobi Metropolis to prepare for light…
Goalkeeper Khomeiny Aboubakar (25) has officially joined Yanga SC from Ihefu SC, now he is coming to compete for numbers against Djigui Diarra and Aboutwalib Mshery. Khomeiny, who has played for Tanzania's U-20 and U-23 youth teams, becomes the fourth player to be introduced by Yanga in this registration period after Clatous Chama, Prince Dube…
The Emergency Locust Response Project (ELRP) and the Food System Resilience Project (FSRP), have initiated countywide livestock vaccination in Mandera. The initiative is aimed at protecting the livelihoods of pastoral communities and enhancing resilience against frequent disease outbreaks among livestock. Vetenary officers conducted critical activities including the Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) vaccination, deworming and…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a special cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi on July 4, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto is currently on the spot with citizens waiting to see whether he will reorganise his government and reshuffle his Cabinet as promised on Friday he announced new austerity measures. The President…