The Ministry of Health has announced the confirmation of the fourth case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in the country, adding to growing concerns about the spread of the disease. The latest case involves a truck driver who was travelling from Mombasa, heading to Rwanda. The driver reportedly began feeling unwell on August 28,…
Faith Kipyegon has finally reacted to the much-criticised statue which was erected in her honour in Eldoret before being taken down following public uproar. Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has finally spoken out regarding the much-criticized statue in Eldoret City that was intended to honor her but instead drew widespread condemnation due to its poor…
By XINHUA Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Minister Taye Atske Selassie has called for joint efforts among countries in the Horn of Africa to fight Al Shabaab in Somalia. Briefing journalists Friday in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, Atske Selassie said that Al Shabaab is “well-equipped” to carry out deadly attacks in the Horn of Africa region,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has continued to change his stance on opposition chief Raila Odinga, days after the former Prime Minister renewed his relationship with President William Ruto. Gachagua who is accompanying President Ruto as he concludes his tour of the Nyanza region on Saturday, August 31, 2024, heaped praises on the Orange Democratic Movement…
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has announced that her office will defend senior government officials taken to the East African Court of Justice over crimes against humanity during the two-month GenZ Protest. Speaking at a public open day at Sheria House, the AG noted that her office has not yet received the petition filed by Bunge…
The Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) championed by the national government seeks to create opportunities for better living conditions. The right to housing is embedded in the constitution providing that every person has the right to accessible and adequate housing. John Karanja Coast Region Coordinator for Housing says AHP is not just providing housing but creating…
Kuppet Secretary-General Akelo Misori & Julius Korir Vice Chairperson KUPPET speaking at a press briefing says TSC called the union for a meeting today the 29th August 2024. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] The ongoing industrial action by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has yielded significant gains for teachers across the country. Kuppet says the strike, which is…
What to expect from Team Kenya on Saturday at the ongoing Paralymic games. Team Kenya is poised for a crucial day at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France, with two gold medals within their grasp. Following a challenging start to the tournament, the Kenyan athletes are determined to make their mark and bring home…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By ABDULKADIR KHALIF By FRED OLUOCH When two Egyptian aircraft landed at Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport on Tuesday, they were not delivering tourists to a new site. Instead, their cargo, which turned out to be weapons, became an irritant in Addis Ababa. It had been long in coming. Egypt, a friend…
A house in Umoja III Street, Nairobi, caught fire at night after two young children were left alone by their mother The Nairobi fire brigade, assisted by the locals, extinguished the fire quickly after their arrival, but unfortunately they were unable to save the children The bodies of the two children who perished in the…
President William Ruto, during a visit to Kisumu on Saturday, announced nearly 10,000 job openings in the construction sector and urged local youth to seize the opportunity. The announcement came as President Ruto addressed a large crowd in Kondele before heading to commission the Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu. President William Ruto addresses a…
The dairy sector has become a critical driver of the government’s BETA economic agenda, with a focus on enhancing production and improving livelihoods. During a recent field visit to Kitale County, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja emphasized the sector’s significant role in stimulating economic growth. While touring the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) Bull Station…
Brittany Brown dominated the Rome Diamond League 200m and is now setting her sights on completing her medal collection this season. Olympic 200m bronze medalist Brittany Brown delivered a powerful statement at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night. The 29-year-old American sprinter displayed her speed and finesse, clinching victory in the women’s 200m with…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Sudan’s war has been a churn of bad numbers: 500 days or 16 months of death, displacement and hunger. It has also been a reflection of several numbers of ceasefire attempts that failed. By Thursday, some rescuers were speaking of 40,000 deaths although this number has not been officially…
Four Kenya Coast Guard Service (KCGS) officers were on Saturday, August 31, 2024, rescued after their boat capsized in Lake Victoria. KCGS in a statement issued on Saturday said the officers were rescued following an intensive night operation that lasted for eight hours. Lake Victoria Security patrols The boat capsized at Ndere Island when the…