The Ministry of Agriculture has refuted reports indicating that a consignment of fertilizer donated and shipped by the Russian Government to the Kenyan Government cannot be traced. In a statement through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), the Ministry says the shipment in question was handed over to NCPB, an agency that was obligated…
Seven people have been confirmed dead while four others are receiving treatment at Bondo sub county hospital after mine walls collapsed burying them alive at Lumba Village Rarieda sub county today morning. The 11am fatal incident occurred at Kasweto goldmines in North Ramba sub-location. Siaya County Police Commander…
Austria’s midfielder Alexander Prass pours water on his face during their Group D match against the Netherlands. [AFP] Turkey have felt at home at Euro 2024 thanks to a huge expat population in Germany, but it is Austria who will be in familiar surroundings for today’s last 16 clash in Leipzig. Under the leadership of…
The 24-year-old striker joins Simba after his contract with Ghana's Asante Kotoko club ended last month. He will be a valuable asset for Simba as they seek success in the Tanzanian and African competitions. Mukwala played well during his time at Kotoko, scoring over 25 goals in 65 league appearances. He impressed immediately in his…
President William Ruto during the Presidential Roundtable at State House, Nairobi on June 30, 2024. [PCS, Standard] During his televised interview Sunday night President Wiliam Ruto was hard-pressed to defend the government’s response to days of nationwide protest against the Finance Bill 2024. The Standard analysed the claims made by the president to support his arguments and fact-checked…
Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei has announced the postponement of the third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon. The third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon has been postponed from Sunday, July 7 to September 8, 2024. Athletics Kenya president announced that after widespread consultations, the organisers decided to push the event to later this…
Religious leaders in Siaya are urging the government to engage an international mediator to resolve the current impasse that has led young Kenyans to protest the passage of the finance bill. The Siaya Church Leaders’ Forum (SCLF) emphasized that the situation may escalate if not addressed urgently and asserted that the government can only succeed…
By The EastAfrican The African Union (AU) has backed the creation of a new force to replace the more than 10,000 troops of its peacekeeping mission due to leave Somalia by end of December. This comes amid signs and alarm that Shabaab extremists have grown stronger. There is good reason to be afraid, and Shabaab…
Joe Biden has described as a “dangerous precedent” a Supreme Court ruling giving former President Donald Trump partial immunity from criminal prosecution. The current US president said the judgement undermined the “rule of law” and was “a terrible disservice” to Americans. Earlier, Trump hailed the court’s decision as a “big win” for democracy. The justices…
Wawira Njiru CEO of Food for Education. Food for Education (F4E) has been named to the fourth annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, which highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. Time recognised F4E for its role in providing high-quality school feeding programs, ensuring millions of African children have access to a hot, affordable,…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 2, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of the Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today July 2, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
AGC Tenwek Hospital is on the road to complete its state-of-the-art Cardiothoracic Centre (CTC), poised to be the largest of its kind in the region, so as to enhance healthcare in Kenya. The facility boasts an impressive 170-bed capacity, including a specialised 39-bed ICU, a cutting-edge Cath lab, advanced surgery and recovery rooms, and state-of-the-art…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 2, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today July 2, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Dr Aggrey School basketball during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association basketball semifinal match Term One games in Machakos County. April 12, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] For the first time, the Coast secondary schools regional games will be held in Tana River County. After a thorough inspection by the association’s top brass led by chairperson Zuhura…
Dozens of youths waving Kenyan flags march the streets of Nairobi on June 30, 2024, as they walk to Kenyatta National Hospital to donate blood in tribute to those killed during last week’s anti-Finance Bill protests. [John Muchucha, Standard] There is no let-up for disgruntled youthful protestors, who have insisted on their push for a…