The government, through the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, has outlined the next steps for establishing a National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) to address various grievances that sparked nationwide anti-government protests last week. In a statement, Koskei announced that the forum will encompass all national-level umbrella organizations representing youth, civil society, religious groups, and professional…
By LUKE ANAMI The East African Community this week presented its budget, raising it 8.7 percent to $112.98 million, from $103 million last year. But partner states’ contributions have been reviewed from $73 million to $67.78 million. Internal revenues have therefore reduced to less than 40 percent of the total budget. The chairperson of the…
Two people have been confirmed dead after being involved in a grisly accident along Homa Bay-Rodi Road. The two, a motorcycle rider and his pillion passenger, died on the spot after being involved in a head-on collision with an oncoming trailer in the Kogwe area within Homa Bay Town Constituency. The two men were riding…
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate after scoring for England.[AFP] England escaped an embarrassing last 16 exit at Euro 2024 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick before Harry Kane struck in extra-time for a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Sunday. The Three Lions have been hyped as one of the favourites to end a 58-year…
Janet (not her real name) never knew that fate and destiny had conspired to throw her a twisted ephialtes her way, one that only hell could inspire. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For Janet (not her real name), one sunny day in January 2018, was just like any other. With Form One admissions underway, the rush to…
Discover Team USA’s men’s track and field roster for Paris 2024, featuring stars like Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin aiming for gold. The Olympics are once again upon us, and Team USA is ready to make a mark at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a mix of returning medalists and fresh faces, the American…
The family of Joshua Okayo, the president of the Kenya School of Law (KSL) student governing council, disclosed his condition after his abductors released him. Joshua was found alive near Maragua River in Murang’a County following his abduction during anti-Finance Bill demonstrations on Wednesday, June 26. Speaking to the press, a family member revealed that…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By FRED OLUOCH The African Union (AU) is launching another bid to save Sudan from war, even as it fights what it calls a proliferation of mediation channels competing with one another, amid a mounting humanitarian crisis. This week, the African Union Peace and Security Council endorsed an “all-inclusive” meeting for July…
Kenya is set to host the first ever edition of East Africa Armature Wrestling Championship on 6-7th June at Sports View Hotel, Kasarani and Strathmore University,Nairobi. Kenya Armature Wrestling Association, KAWA,secretary general Erick Walucho revealed that six countries will battle it out for the regional title in the freestyle wrestling on Saturday and beach…
Stray Lions player Gerald Mwendwa in a past action. [Courtesy] Sir Ali Muslim Club A made a stunning comeback to top flight action as Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Super Division 50-Overs League entered its second week. In what turned out to be a high-scoring thriller, hosts Sir Ali A cruised to a scintillating 233-run…
Wycliffe Kinyamal has revealed what he aims to achieve at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Commonwealth Games champion Wycliffe Kinyamal will be aiming for a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after punching a ticket to the global stage at the Kenyan Olympic trials. Kinyamal fought hard and finished second in the race…
Police have confirmed the arrest of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in a dramatic incident captured on video in Kileleshwa, Nairobi. Authorities forcefully pulled Keter out of his vehicle along Nyeri Road in Kileleshwa, Dagoretti North sub-County in Nairobi on Sunday. Video footage shows armed men, believed to be police officers, pulling Keter out…
By REUTERS Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, according to four officials familiar with the matter. The negotiations are the latest attempt to mend diplomatic ties between the East African neighbours, whose relationship soured in January…
Former radio host Joyce Gituro has been sworn in as Chief Officer of Public Communications and E-government, in Machakos County. Gituro was sworn into the position on Monday, July 1, 2024, following her appointment by Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti. In a statement after the swearing in ceremony, Gituro thanked the governor for appointing her to…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has withdrawn the controversial Lands Amendment Bill 2023 which sought to introduce an annual levy on freehold land. The Bill sought to amend six Land Acts, including introducing a new clause that will compel land and property owners to pay land rent. The Majority Leader…