In a world increasingly dogged by the economic challenges posed by lifestyle diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes, ethical eating and plant-based diets have become necessary. Healthcare costs arising from a surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have led to poverty in many Kenyan families and a strain on the healthcare systems and…
Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, Hassan Joho, has expressed frustration with lazy government officials whose actions and inactions tarnish the government’s reputation. Joho, while responding to the recent abduction of Kenyans in Madagascar, indicated that some officials within his Ministry were aware of the situation but chose to remain silent, leaving…
A contingent of Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops, who had been deployed in Somalia under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), have returned to Kenya. In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, KDF said the troops arrived in the country over the weekend. The soldiers, who were stationed at Kuday Forward Operating…
Harambe Stars captain Michael Olung has matched his last season’s tally, helping Al Duhail maintain their stay at the top of Qatar Star League. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has equaled his last season’s goal tally after netting his ninth goal of the campaign in Al Duhail’s 2-0 victory over Al-Wakrah on Friday at the…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO Kenya’s President William Ruto on Friday said a bilateral deal his country had signed with Germany would not erode the skills needed to help industrialise, but was instead an opportunity to address youth unemployment. At a joint press briefing with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin, Dr Ruto fought back criticism that the deal could lead to brain drain as masses of educated Kenyan youth target better jobs in…
American sprint icon Justin Gatlin believes African sprinters led by Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo have what it takes to challenge long-standing American-Jamaican rivalry spearheaded by Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has predicted that African sprinters, led by Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, could soon challenge the longstanding Jamaican-American rivalry in men’s sprinting, particularly…
Harambee Stars winger Adam Wilson grabbed a decisive assist to help Koln claim a vital 2.Bundesliga win over Kaiserslautern. Harambee Stars prospect Linton Maina played a pivotal role as FC Koln edged Kaiserslautern 1-0 at the Fritz Walter Stadion. Maina provided the decisive assist, delivering a perfectly placed free kick in the 33rd minute, which…
Diamond Platnumz takes legal action against ex-partner Diamond Platnumz. PHOTO/@diamondplatinumz/Instagram Tanzanian musician Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack widely known as Diamond Planumz has taken legal action against his ex-partner for what he calls blackmail and false accusations. Taking to his Instagram account on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Diamond spoke out about a video clip circulated…
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho Hassan has said that Kenya will match with other African countries towards green shipping. In a speech read by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Geoffrey Kaituko, the CS noted that Kenya, like other African countries, will take a…
A trader sells food in Kisii town. most clients prefer eating at their place of work instead of going to eateries pushing most hoteliers to supply food for clients outside their hotels.[Sammy Omingo, Standard] In the heart of Nairobi’s bustling streets, Lilian Kihara, a single mother of three and a university graduate, stands behind her…
Paramount Pictures has officially announced the cast for the much-anticipated adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone, confirming that the film is set for release on January 15, 2027. The film will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for her work on The Woman King and The Old Guard. According to Deadline magazine, the star-studded…
Sha’Carri Richardson is not playing about her femininity and has revealed how her strong faith in God is nurturing her. Sha’Carri Richardson has become a huge fan of tapping into her feminine era and in her recent interview with Essence, she opened up about ho maintaining her strong faith in God makes it easy for…
Why Kishane Thompson is not getting carried away by constant comparisons to Asafa Powell. Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson is determined to carve out his own legacy in athletics, undeterred by frequent comparisons to Asafa Powell, another Jamaican sprint icon. Thompson, who trains under Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club like Powell once did,…
Kenya Power has listed areas that will be affected by planned power outage today. According to a statement issued by Kenya Power on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the planned blackout will affect seven counties. The temporary power interruption, which will affect normal operation in the affected areas is part of network maintenance. “Good evening, Kindly…
Arsenal and Manchester City have established a high-class rivalry in the Premier League in recent seasons, and they will add another chapter with a clash at the Emirates Stadium in London on the evening of Sunday, 2 February 2025. Match background Meetings of these two clubs in recent seasons have been effective ‘title deciders,’ but…