A three-judge bench has declined to stop the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). The bench said that halting the CBC would disrupt the education system, basing its decision on the interests of children. On Thursday, Justices Hedwig Ongundi, John Chigiti, and Antony Ndung’u stated that stopping the CBC would infringe upon children’s rights. They…
Bondo Member of Parliament Gedion Ochanda Bondo Member of Parliament Gedion Ochanda for supporting the controversial Finance Bill 2024 in the National Assembly on Thursday. Business came to a standstill as the residents, carrying a coffin within which there was the effigy of the MP along streets chanting dirges and shouting slogans against the legislator….
Over 900 residents of Kakamega turned up for a free medical camp organized by the Aga Khan Hospital in partnership with the German Corporation and the county government. The residents were diagnosed with various ailments and received treatment with one patient being referred to Kakamega General Hospital for…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament will be held later next year in Morocco and not in the summer as it had initially been planned. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will not be played in the offseason as host nation Morocco had hoped but will instead be staged from December 21, 2025, to…
The Kiambu High Court has ordered a mental assessment of 15 suspects accused of murdering two Indian nationals and their Kenyan taxi driver before they can plead. The suspects, who include members from various security agencies such as the disbanded Special Services Unit (SSU) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), will be held at…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI Zambia has accused Zimbabwe of attacking its sovereignty in an escalation of a diplomatic tiff between the two neighbours, which has been simmering for some time. The dispute between the two countries escalated early this month after a video of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa complaining to Russian leader Vladmir Putin about Zambia’s…
A 39 year old man was on Friday committed to serve one year imprisonment after being found with Zebra meat. Peter Amandi who was sentenced by Senior Principal Magistrate Esther Kimilu after pleading guilty was arrested with 80 kgs of Zebra meat at Esukut area in Rombo, Loitoktok…
France are looking for a win that would mark their status as contenders for the Euro 2024 trophy. The Netherlands opened their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign with a 2-1 win over Poland, but they had to do it the hard way, coming from behind as substitute Wout Weghorst clinched victory late on with his first…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully recovered 12 parcels of land, totaling 2.5 acres and valued at Kes.110 million, which were illegally acquired from Ngarenyiro Primary School in Nyahururu, Laikipia County, by land grabbers. EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi announced the seizure on Thursday, emphasizing that these parcels, originally designated for the expansion of…
England and Serbia’s dramatic draws shake up Euro 2024 Group C setting up a nail-biting final matchday showdown. Euro 2024 Group C witnessed another thrilling matchday as England’s campaign hit a snag against Denmark, while Serbia’s late drama broke Slovenians hearts. The highly anticipated clash between England and Denmark turned into a tense affair. England…
Malkia Strikers were pooled with world powerhouses Brazil, Poland and Japan for the 2024 Olympics but they are devising a strategy to avoid turning into whipping girls in Paris. Malkia Strikers believe they will need to come up with a good strategy to get a win at the Paris Olympics after landing in a tough…
The Finance Bill 2024 sailed through the Second Reading in the National Assembly on Thursday with 204 Members of Parliament voting yes, while 115 opposed it. Here is how each MP voted: Hon. Samuel Chepkonga – YES Hon. Benjamin Kipkirui – YES Hon. Marianne Kitany – YES Hon. Samuel Atandi – NO Hon. John Walter…
Slovakia aim to continue its strong defense after upsetting Belgium, while Ukraine seeks recovery from a loss to Romania. As Euro 2024 progresses, Group E braces itself for a pivotal encounter between Ukraine and Slovakia, each seeking redemption and advancement following contrasting fortunes in their opening matches. Slovakia stunned the footballing world with a resolute…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado will lose property worth Kes.235 million, believed to have been acquired through proceeds of corruption. Obado and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have reached a compromise that will also see him forfeit two high-end vehicles. On Tuesday, the High Court granted the anti-graft body authority to seize and auction these…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has terminated the criminal case against Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula and 23 others, citing the validity of their contractual agreement with the Ministry of Information. Prosecuting counsel Wisley Nyamache informed Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina that the ODPP did not wish to proceed with the criminal case against Savula…