Biya hits the ground running with military appointments

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has announced changes in the country’s defence forces with new appointments 24 hours after returning from a long stay abroad, which had sparked rumours about his health.  The President effected appointments in some sensitive and strategic positions within the country’s Defence Ministry’s central administration on Tuesday. According to several decrees read…

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‘95% of mining in Kenya is illegal’

Mining Cabinet Secretary (CS) Hassan Ali John has promised to streamline the mining sector and weed out illegal miners frustrating the industry.  Addressing the press, Joho asserted that the industry has been marred with illegalities that affect the sector which contributes adversely to the country’s revenue. The CS has since called for the deployment of…

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Equity Bank confirms fire incident at Othaya Branch

Equity bank (File Photo) Equity Bank has confirmed a fire incident at its Othaya Branch in Nyeri County that occurred early Wednesday morning. According to a statement released by the management, the fire broke out at 1:30 a.m. after the fire alarm was triggered. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but response…

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Danstan Omari Claims The Gachagua Case Will Take 3 Years: “It Will Be Decided By The Supreme Court”

Lawyer Danstan Omari predicted that the impeachment case against Rigathi Gachagua could take up to three years, with the Supreme Court making a final decision Omari raised concerns about the court's conduct, questioning its authority to oversee the Gachagua case after allegedly violating constitutional rights The lawyer criticized the scheduling of the case without the…

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Ichung’wah Denies Interest in Interior Cabinet Role

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has dismissed speculation that he intends to replace Kithure Kindiki as Interior Cabinet Secretary. Speaking in Rabai, Kilifi County, Ichung’wah clarified that he has no ambition to take on any Cabinet Secretary position. Instead, his priority remains serving the people of Kikuyu and carrying out his responsibilities as Majority…

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Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space

A communications satellite designed and built by embattled aerospace giant Boeing has broken up in orbit. The satellite’s operator, Intelsat, has confirmed the “total loss” of iS-33e, which has affected customers in Europe, Africa and parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Intelsat also says it has taken steps to complete “a comprehensive analysis” of the incident….

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Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat urged to incorporate youngsters from U-20 AFCON bound Rising Stars

Cabinet Secretary for Sports Kipchumba Murkomen has called for Harambee Stars head coach to forge a pathway to the senior men’s national team for the Rising Stars who have impressed at the just conclude U-20 AFCON-CECAFA qualifiers. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on Harambee Stars head coach, Engin Firat, to begin integrating members…

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