The Scot has expressed interest in the Harambee Stars job, citing past success in Kenya and optimism for the future. Scottish tactician Frank Nuttall has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Harambee Stars head coach position. The national team’s top job became available following Engin Firat’s resignation in December 2024, after…
Another day, another Impeachment motion! A notice seeking to impeach Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has officially been presented at the county assembly. Sigowet Ward MCA Kiprotich Rogony tabled the motion, citing four key charges: gross violation of the constitution, violation of national and county laws, abuse of office, and gross misconduct. Rogony’s motion accuses Governor…
The United States Agency for International Development, through the Momentum Country and Global Leadership (MCGL), has donated a theatre lamp to Vihiga County Referral Hospital. A perioperative nurse at the hospital Bernice Wafubwa said the lamp has been installed at the maternity theatre where Caesarean operations take place….
President William Ruto has called on political leaders to stop inciting young Kenyans to violence and focus on creating opportunities for them. Speaking during a church service in Bungoma County on Sunday, January 19, 2025, Ruto emphasized that leaders who provoke youth to chaos hinder the country’s progress. He urged leaders to guide the youth…
A section of political leaders is calling for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa following the shocking murder of a patient at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei blamed CS Barasa for the security failure, arguing that the murder highlights a serious lapse at Kenya’s largest referral hospital. He demanded that…
On Sunday, passionate Asante Kotoko fan Pooley tragically lost his life during a match, sparking tributes and renewed concerns over football violence. Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw ‘Nana Pooley’ Frimpong will be remembered not just as a staunch supporter of the club but as a passionate voice for Ghanaian football. Pooley’s tragic death during Sunday’s…
The Nairobi County government has introduced new guidelines aimed at improving the city’s cleanliness, targeting matatu operators and hawkers whose activities hinder cleaning efforts in the city center. Geoffrey Mosiria, the Environment County Chief Officer, addressed these concerns in a statement on Monday. He pointed out that many matatu stages remain occupied by vehicles overnight,…
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has appointed a nine-member selection panel to recruit the next chairperson and Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioners. The new panel includes Kiome Lindah Gakii, Prof. Adams Oloo, James Evans Misati, Nicodemus Kipchirchir Bore, Ambassador Koki Muli Grignon, Carolene Kituku, Tanui Andrew Kipkoech, Dr. Nelson Makanda,…
Teams from the United Kingdom, France, Uganda, and Zimbabwe will compete at Kenyatta Stadium Governor Wavinya Ndeti has pleaded with supporters to attend ‘one of a kind’ Safari Sevens rugby series that is set for Machakos from October 11 to 13. It is the first time the tournament is hosted outside Nairobi in its 26-year…
Morocco is a North African country with a varied cultural heritage. Its identity is massively intertwined with one’s relationship—either very complex or driven by history, religion, and society—with gambling. Online gambling is a relatively new phenomenon, which adds to its complexity. This article by George Kassar from ArabCasinoHEX.com attempts to explain the cultural attitude toward…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua disclosed on Tuesday that he now has “enough time for friends” following his removal from office. Impeached by Parliament, Gachagua acknowledged that although he was hurt by his exit from office, he is now able to focus on matters he couldn’t while serving as the country’s second-in-command. “What has happened…
Okumu was dismissed after earning two yellow cards in quick succession after furiously lashing out at the referee for handing out a dubious yellow card Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu endured a frustrating night as he was controversially sent off in Stade de Reims’ 2-1 defeat to FC Nantes on Sunday. The 27-year-old was shown…
By PETER DUBE Pravin Gordhan was a prominent South African politician and former Minister for Finance. When he died two weeks ago, many would say he left his mark on the nation. But that depends on who sees the mark. Gordhan died on Friday, September 13. He was 75, and his family said he had…
The Nairobi-Kisumu journey train is expected to resume on Friday, December 6, according to the Kenya Railways timetable. Travelers will encounter stops along the way; the first stop after Nairobi Terminus will be Maai Mahiu Station Economy class travelers will part with KSh 900, while those in first class will pay KSh 2,400 Nairobi –…
A former staffer at the State Department of Correctional Services has been charged with the fraudulent acquisition of at least Ksh302 million. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Humphrey Wende, together with 13 others, is suspected of having defrauded the state department of Ksh301,908,000 intended for goods that…