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…
Amonde has revealed why the current crop of Kenya 7s players will dominate at the Olympic games in Paris. Kenya 7s legend Andrew Amonde has explained why he thinks the current crop of players will finally be the ones that will actually deliver a podium place finish at the upcoming Paris Olympic games. Amonde, who…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah openly discussed the possibility of his candidacy in the 2027 presidential elections, addressing the topic during a Twitter Space session on Sunday, July 7. Omtatah outlined specific conditions that would influence his decision to run for the presidency, emphasizing that his motivation would not stem from personal ambition but rather from…
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has suspended its planned protests at the Ministry of Health offices. KMPDU had planned to lead the protests dubbed Occupy MOH on Monday, July 8, 2024, to push for the posting and payment of medical interns as per the terms of the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). However, the doctors union…