Riccardo Calafiori reveals how he learnt English before he moved to London Arsenal’s latest signing, Riccardo Calafiori, has shared the unconventional way he mastered English ahead of his £42 million transfer from Bologna this summer. The young Italian defender, who has quickly become a fan favourite at the Emirates, opened up about his language-learning journey…
The National Assembly announced an extension of the public participation exercise regarding the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday. This decision follows a directive from the High Court in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, which instructed the Speaker Moses Wetangula-led House to gather public input from all constituencies. According to the court, the National Assembly…
Gout Gout is tipped to rule sprints and has been likened to legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt who remains the greatest ever sprinter in history. Australian teenage sensation Gout Gout has entered the record books by becoming the fastest 16-year-old in history over 200m. He ran the distance in 20.04 seconds during the Australian schools…
Gabonese voters approved a new constitution by a landslide 91.8 percent, the interior minister said on Sunday, after a referendum that the ruling junta promised would be a stepping stone to democratic rule. Speaking on state television, Minister Hermann Immongault said turnout was an estimated at 53.5 percent. General Brice Oligui Nguema, the interim president,…
The Friends Church has declared support for Agricultural Biotechnology and cautioned politicians to stop propagating falsehood about issues pertaining to Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology. Speaking at the Friend Church Kayole parish, the church’s Deputy General Superintendent for Nairobi Diocese Nathan Lihanda expressed fears that most Kenyans were misled to believe that GMOs were harmful…
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Albania will be looking to silence Spain in their match scheduled for June 24 (tonight) at 10:00 p.m. EAT. In a thrilling encounter that saw Albania snatch a last-gasp equalizer against Croatia, Sylvinho’s squad managed to salvage a crucial point, keeping their hopes alive in Euro 2024. The 2-2 draw sets up a pivotal matchday…
President William Ruto arrives at Kipsitet Primary School in Sigowet -Soin Subcounty for an Interdenominational prayer service, on November 24,2024. [Nikko Tanui, Standard] President William Ruto has said his church donations are not politically motivated. Ruto vowed to continue supporting churches, despite some clergy rejecting his financial contribution. Speaking Sunday after attending an interdenominational service…
The Public Relations and Communication Management Bill is currently under review by the Communication, Innovation, and Information Committee. Key professional bodies, including the Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK), the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), appeared before the committee to express their support for…
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has underscored the need for innovative regulations to govern artificial intelligence and content creation. MCK CEO David Omwoyo has said that media regulators must establish guidelines that promote journalistic integrity, protect public interest and press freedom. “Regulators need to establish guidelines that help distinguish quality journalism, protect press freedom,…
Utility firm Kenya Power is set to hire nearly 3,000 more employees over the next three years, going against earlier plans to cut its workforce. Faced with an ageing workforce resulting in a high number of annual retirements, coupled with a growing customer base demanding additional personnel to maintain service quality, the power distributor said it now requires…
Donald Trump has signed sweeping executive orders on his return to the US presidency, vowing swift action on some of his top campaign issues. Among the directives that have gained the most publicity are an immigration crackdown and rollbacks of some climate-friendly policies. But even presidential powers have their limits – and in some cases,…
As the long school holidays set in, many parents find it challenging to balance fun with educational activities for their children. Fortunately, various organisations have set up enriching holiday options that promise fun social interactions. For parents interested in teaching sustainability, the ECANDI Junior Ambassadors Program is a great choice. This eco-focused program, run by…
Retired Kenyan Judge Lee Muthoga has released his autobiography titled ‘Audacity and Sacrifice: My Life and Career’ to document his inspiring journey of close to 80 years, more than 30 years as a legal professional. Muthoga details that his life began when he was born under a ‘Mugumo’ tree in Nyeri, Central Kenya, in 1945,…
Rogers Wasega (left) of Naiorbi City Stars in action. [Nairobi City Stars Media] Rogers Wasega Obusu’s dream of playing in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League has come true after making his debut for Nairobi City Stars in their first game of the 2024-25 season. The teenager, signed in February from Laiser Hill Academy,…