Digital marketing technology firm, 5DM Africa, has been recognized for its innovative marketing technology which has helped businesses achieve their targets. The adtech company secured Bronze for Best Digital Tool/Software with Media Path and Silver for Best Website/Microsite by Corporate for the Magical Kenya Website, beating other marketing giants in their categories. 5DM Africa also…
Beatrice Chebet capped off a stellar 2024 season marked by double Olympic triumph with a record breaking run. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is already eying a new chalenge after ending her stellar 2024 season in unforgettable fashion, smashing her own 5km world record in Barcelona on October 31. The 24-year-old Kenyan clocked an extraordinary…
Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has voiced serious concerns regarding the mounting calls for President William Ruto’s resignation, warning that they could potentially thrust the country into instability. Citing constitutional provisions, Dr. Oginga pointed out that President Ruto’s resignation would automatically elevate Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the presidency, a prospect he vehemently criticized. During…
By SAMMY LUTTA Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya’s Turkana County is the only home Rose Chelia has known for the past 22 years. She fled the Second Sudanese Civil War (which eventually led to the secession of South Sudan in 2011) and found refuge at this camp in north-western part of Kenya. For her, being…
Mary Moraa humorously plans to buy a yacht despite Kisii, her hometown, lacking any large bodies of water. Fresh from shattering the 600m world record Mary Moraa seems to have set her sights on a new challenge: finding a marina in her hometown of Kisii. The Olympic 800m bronze medalist, who clocked an astonishing 1:21.63…
Kimmich takes over from Gundogan who retired after the World Cup.[AFP] Germany men’s football coach Julian Nagelsmann said Monday he had tapped Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich to take over as national team captain. Kimmich was a “role model for the whole group”, Nagelsmann said at a press conference ahead of Germany’s Nations League fixture…
President William Ruto on Thursday, November 28, read the riot act to Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of 34 government agencies for failing to comply with his directive to onboard eCitizen. Addressing the First Anniversary of the eCitizen Directorate at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Ruto expressed his frustration, accusing the agencies of…
The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) has appointed George Njenga as its executive chairman with effect from November 1, 2024. Njenga succeeds long-term chairman Mugo Kibati who has been the board chairman for a decade. He brings over 35 years of experience in the energy sector to the wind power generator having led multi-million-dollar businesses…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has released a statement following the unfortunate incident of the brutal murder of a patient at the facility. In a statement on Sunday, February 9, 2025, KNH acting CEO Dr William K Sigilai said that there was no evidence suggesting an outsider had entered the hospital to commit the crime. “Let me state…
Public Service Minister Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto for mediation in the DRC as the security situation worsened in Kenya Muturi expressed outrage by the kidnapping and killing of Kenyan youths, citing a national disaster He dismissed the call for resignation, citing as an exaggeration from real security concerns The minister called on the…
Residents of Migori County have been urged to embrace the ongoing Kenya Livestock Master Plan (KLMP) listing exercise to help the county and the national government plan effectively. Speaking in Suna East Sub County during the inspection of the ongoing exercise across the county, Migori County Director of Livestock Charles Nyaanga emphasised the importance of the exercise, stating that once completed, it will enable…
By ROSELYN OBALA Japan says it is committed to more ‘sustainable development’ with Africa as it pursues to make itself a relevant and different partner from other world powers seeking a slice of the continent. Last week, Japan hosted foreign ministers from around the continent for the 9th ministerial meeting under the Tokyo International Conference…
Olympic champion Masai Russell has called for more visibility on track and field, highlighting the challenges that track athletes face when major track events like Olympics isn’t around the corner. Paris Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell has shed light on the challenges faced by professional track and field athletes in gaining recognition outside of the…
The family of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has opened up about the recent incident that left her hospitalized They expressed their dismay at the land dispute that caused their relatives to be burned and 80% burned Cheptegei's ex-boyfriend who allegedly committed the brutal act, Dickson Ndiema, has been hospitalized Athlete of Uganda Rebecca Cheptegei suffered…
Public Service CS Justin Muturi hands over the President’s Condolence Message to former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti during the funeral of his son Eric Mutugi at Kanyuambora, Mbeere North in Embu County. January 3, 2024.[Muriithi Mugo, Standard] Amid his fiery outbursts and sharp criticisms of the very government he serves, particularly over alleged state-sanctioned abductions…