President William Ruto has ordered a thorough investigation into the fire that killed 17 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy, Nyeri County Ruto was pleased with the bereaved while promising government support to them after the tragic incident Police said 16 students died at the scene, while one died from serious burn injuries on the way…
President William Ruto has announced that the government will consider the request by the Hindu Community to make Diwali a National Holiday. Speaking Wednesday when he hosted Kenyan Asians at State House as they lit lamps to mark the start of the new Hindu business year, the head of state said he would be sponsoring a bill to…
By Julius Barigaba The US Department of State on Wednesday announced travel sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force (UPF) on allegations of gross violation of human rights, including torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and punishment. Matthew Miller, Department of State spokesperson, identified the designated individuals as Bob Kagarura, former Wamala Regional Police Commander,…
Jackie Matubia revealed what his 2025 resolutions are and said this is the year he intends to buy a house The former Tahidi High actor also asked men to send their requests if they want their wife to postpone them and is ready to love again and be in a new relationship Some netizens wished…
Kenyan triple jumper Winny Bii smashes her national record again, eyeing 14 metres and World Championships qualification after major progress. Kenyan athlete Winny Chepng’etich Bii continues to blaze a trail in the world of athletics after breaking her own national record in the triple jump. The 21-year-old leapt an impressive 13.92 metres to claim victory…
The government has operationalised Sh4.5 billion Kigoro water treatment plant in Gatanga, Murang’a County which is set to supply water and address the perennial water shortages in the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The project, financed by the Agence Française de Dévelopement (AFD) in partnership with the Kenyan government, is part of the Northern Collector Tunnel system…
Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) Force Commander Godfrey Otunge has called for the creation of additional forward operating bases (FOBs) to strengthen their operations in Haiti. FOBs are secure military positions designed to support both tactical and strategic objectives. They can be used for extended periods and may be situated in friendly territories or aboard…
Jeremy Doku of Belgium (left) in action against Ukraine.[AFP] Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E. Romania’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Frankfurt secured the point both nations needed to progress, while Ukraine’s brave effort…
Governor Sakaja inspects CBD Walkways after banning hawkers from selling on the main streets on Jan 10, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Days after Nairobi County issued a directive banning hawkers in some areas, the traders now say the areas that they were directed to operate from are pathetic. The directive according to Governor Johnson Sakaja…
David Maina from Eldoret explained that he was looking for his wife and children, who left the house while he was at work in Gatuge, Othaya, Nyeri According to the distraught old man, his wife, identified as Emily Wangui King, the family left him 32 years ago, and he never saw them again. Maina, who…
Leopards have gathered four points from their last two games ever since their embarrasing 4-2 loss to FC Talanta earlier this month. AFC Leopards interim coach Fred Ambani has shed light on how he managed to rally his team following their shocking 4-2 defeat to FC Talanta earlier this month, a result that subjected the…
Teenage pregnancies have been on the rise in Migori County, prompting health practitioners to promote family planning as a potential solution. Recent health data from 2023 shows that teenage pregnancies account for 19% of all pregnancies in the county. Contraceptive usage among women of reproductive age stands at 69%, thanks in part to efforts by…
Youth in Nyanza have lauded President Ruto for declining to sign the Finance Bill 2024 and urged him to actively engage with the youth on critical decisions touching on their lives. The youth, led by the Chairman of the Nyanza Youths Professionals, Donald Agwenge, urged President Ruto to…
The ex-Gor Mahia Queens tactician has broken the glass ceiling as she is set to take charge of men’s top flight side, a first in Kenyan football. Jackline Juma is set to become the first women to take charge of an FKF Premier League team following her appointment as the coach of FC Talanta. Talanta…
The Waste and Environment Management Association of Kenya (WEMAK), which represents waste service providers, has voiced strong opposition to the National Environment Management Authority’s (NEMA) recent ban on plastic garbage bags for organic waste. NEMA issued this directive on April 8, requiring that all organic waste from households and institutions be placed in 100 percent…