The Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) today held its 21st graduation ceremony themed “to strengthen tax systems and mobilise revenue within Kenya”. State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary (PS) Dr.Esther Muoria stated that the theme underscores the importance of competence development and revenue mobilisation for a modern tax administration. In a…
The 2022 U-18 1500m European champion will contest the senior 10km in Tilburg next December, Dutchman Niels Laros has set an ambitious target of clinching gold at the U20 European Cross Country Championships in Turkey on December 8. As part of his preparations for the annual showpiece, Laros, who was crowned 2024 men’s Rising Star…
Several of US President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees are facing heavy scrutiny, including claims of misconduct. His defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth denies a sexual assault allegation and potential attorney general Matt Gaetz is at the centre of an ethics investigation. Trump’s health secretary nominee, Robert F Kennedy Jr, is facing severe criticism for his…
The victory is the 11th of Paul’s 12-fight career with his only defeat coming against boxer and Love Island star Tommy Fury Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson by unanimous decision as 58-year-old boxing legend lands just 18 punches in sad contest in Texas on Friday. The victory is the 11th of Paul’s 12-fight career with…
An emotional Kenny Bednarek expressed his disappointment after losing the 100m at the Paris Olympic Games. Failing to get a medal in the men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympic Games is something that might bug Kenny Bednarek for a very long time. The Olympic 200m silver medallist was waiting for his moment of breakthrough…
Kenya’s amputee football team captain Clara Misoi has dismissed claims that the team was stranded in Germany after videos circulated of the team in dilapidated state at the Frankfurt airport. The captain of Kenya’s women’s national amputee football team Clara Misoi has refuted reports alleging the team was stranded at Frankfurt Airport during their journey…
The government has urged the public to disregard reports it terms malicious and unfounded regarding the planned mass vaccination of livestock scheduled for next year. In a statement, the State Department of Livestock emphasized that the vaccination programme, set to begin in January 2025, is a critical initiative to protect animal health and safeguard the…
Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has hailed Noah Lyles’ recent victory against YouTube sensation IShowSpeed as a win for the sport of track and field after massive payday. Former American sprinte Justin Gatlin has praised Noah Lyles for his recent charity race against YouTube sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed or simply…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania November 16, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today November 16, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Chief Justice Martha Koome has expressed concern over the inadequate funding for the Judiciary, stating that it is being overlooked in comparison to other crucial sectors such as health, education, and security. Koome, the President of the Supreme Court of Kenya, emphasised that the Judiciary should receive equal budgetary allocation as the other arms of…
Engin Firat has urged frustrated critics to ‘stop dreaming’ after Harambee Stars were bundled out of the 2025 AFCON qualifiers following a 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe in Polokwane. Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has delivered a sobering message to Kenyan football fans following the team’s elimination from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. …
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has awarded the best tea factories in the country in each tea category during centenary celebrations in Mombasa. In the white tea processing category, Kapkoros Tea Factory received the top award, followed by Boito and Kapkoros tea factories, which were ranked second and third, respectively. The top three positions…
She will be making her third appearance in Seville after racing in 2020 and 2021 Two-time world cross-country champion and double Olympic gold medalist Beatrice Chebet is set to take part in the Seville Cross Country on November 17 to launch her 2024/2025 season. The 24-year-old enjoyed a superb 2023-2024 season, topped by her 5000m…
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has gone on a wild rant and slammed the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following his statement on the stalemate regarding the Division Revenue Bill currently before a mediation committee. In a statement late on Friday night November 15, 2024, Salasya claimed that Raila is orchestrating a scheme…
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a key partner For Mary Khasoa, agriculture has always been a passion, but managing the seven-acre farm left to her by her late father was a whole different challenge. Like many Kenyan smallholder farmers, she struggled for years to rely on her farm for income, resorting to subsistence…