By REUTERS Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an army spokesman said on Thursday. Congo’s army has been fighting the M23 insurgency for more than two years, as well as facing other militia…
Homabay Senator Moses Kajwang’ on Thursday questioned why Kenyan citizens must acquire a voter’s card for them to exercise their constitutional right to elect their representatives. While expressing his opposition to voter listing, Kajwang’ urged fellow Senators to make a case to the effect that once one is in possession of a National Identity Card,…
President William Ruto (extreme right) chairs a Cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi on July 4, 2024. [PCS] The Cabinet met today and was briefed on the security situation in the country following days of protests. The meeting at State House, Nairobi, chaired by President William Ruto, was informed that though the demonstrations started as…
Gor Mahia unveiled Brazilian coach Leonardo Martins Neiva to replace the departed Johnathan McKinstry and here is everything you need to know about the 46-year-old. Leonardo Martins Neiva is the latest Brazilian coach to take over at Gor Mahia as the record Kenyan champions bid to continue their local supremacy while looking for an impact…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has issued a stark warning regarding planned violence and looting during protests scheduled for Thursday and Sunday this week, affirming that authorities will respond decisively. In a statement, CS Kindiki underscored the government’s commitment to quelling the reign of terror perpetrated by criminal gangs and ensuring public safety, despite attempts…
By REUTERS Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that the arrival of the first Kenyan police officers under a UN-backed mission marked a critical stage in restoring security in a country ravaged by gang violence. “The arrival of the first contingent of the Multinational Security Support kicks off a new…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya laments how Kenyans are easily swayed amid public outrage on legislatures and state officials’ salaries. In a video shared on Instagram on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Salasya stated that Kenyans have shifted their attention from the real issues following the ongoing discussion of the salary increment of…
Detectives have arrested a suspect along Eastern bypass and recovered bhang with a street value of Ksh 600,000. The Anti-Narcotics detectives intercepted Solomon Mutuma Mutiiria who was driving towards Kiaruguru area within Ruiru Sub County and upon searching his vehicle managed to recover the bhang. “The herb that was concealed in a gunny bag in…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 4, 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 4, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Malkia Strikers’ trainer Janet Wanja instructs setter Emmaculate Nekesa. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya women’s national volleyball team Malkia Strikers take on Puerto Rico on Thursday in the quarter-finals match of the 2024 FIVB Challenger Cup in Manila, Philippines. The Kenyan girls who are enroute to Miramas, France for the Paris Olympics camp will be out…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam July 4, 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 4, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other senior Azimio Coalition officials condole with families at Nairobi City Mortuary on July 3, 2023. [Robert Tomno, Standard] Leaders of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition now want President William Ruto to promptly sign the Electoral and Boundaries Commission Amendment Bill 2024 into law to enable snap parliamentary…
Gatlin has revealed how similar the current American 4 by 100m relay team is to the great record-breaking Jamaican men’s relay teams which were anchored by Usain Bolt. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has drawn a striking parallel between the current US women’s 4x100m relay team and the dominant Jamaican relay teams anchored by Usain…
The Ministry of Agriculture has refuted recent reports claiming that a shipment of fertilizer donated by the Russian Government to Kenya cannot be located. On Tuesday, reports surfaced that 564 tonnes of fertilizer donated by Russia went missing in transit. In response, the Ministry, through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB), clarified that the…
By REUTERS Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a week of deadly clashes in anti-tax protests. Clouds of tear gas wafted over downtown Nairobi after protesters set fires on Waiyaki Way, the…