Sudan’s war is a battle between two protagonists: The Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). But there are various other groups, mostly civilian-led that could have had an influence on the direction of the conflict. And 18 months since the conflict erupted, why have some of these groups paled in influence or…
Industry players have underscored the need to bridge the gap between students and the job market by applying classroom learning to real-world problems. Speaking at a career fair at Zetech University, Wambui Macharia the Manager People and Talent Development, emphasized the importance of partnerships between universities and industry stakeholders to ensure students are career-ready. Her…
Former Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha opened up about the emotional challenges she has faced since leaving office During the funeral of Governor Ken Lusaka's mother, Nakhumicha asked Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit to keep her in his prayers Nakhumicha reflected on the difficult transition from a high-ranking government official to living as an ordinary citizen Despite…
Asbel Kiprop Kiprono and Maureen Jepkoech claimed victories in the men’s and women’s 10km senior races at the first Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Machakos. Maureen Jepkoech and Asbel Kiprop Kipron reigned supreme in the 10km senior races at the first Cross Country Series-Machakos at the Machakos Teachers College. The men’s race saw Asbel…
His ouster could have significant impact on not just internal Kenyan politics, but possibly also reshape the country’s East African and global approach Kenya’s Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua was swiftly removed from office in the first hour of daylight- working day Friday after he was impeached in a midnight vote in the Senate on…
Over 120 companies have been dissolved and their names struck off from the countries’ register of companies. In the Kenya Gazette notice dated Friday, October 18, 2024, the Registrar of Companies Joyce Koech, explained that the firms failed to show cause on why they should not be dissolved prompting the latest action. Before dissolution, the…
The National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation (NACOSTI) has accredited KCA University’s Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) to undertake ethics reviews of research projects in the social sciences. This accreditation, awarded under the number NACOSTI/NSEC/AC/04524, will be valid for a period of three (3) years, to October 2027. With the help of…
Harambee House Annex building that houses the office of the Deputy President. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] At least 108 staff members in the Deputy President’s office have been placed on compulsory leave, effective immediately. In a circular seen by The Standard, Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi informed the Chief of Staff and advisors in the DP’s office of the decision, following…
Sir Alex Ferguson’s global ambassador contract was terminated to balance Manchester United’s finances Sir Alex Ferguson will not be in attendance for Manchester United’s crucial Premier League clash against Brentford this Saturday, marking the first match since his ambassadorial contract was terminated by the club’s minority owners, Ineos, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The 82-year-old…
Prof Kithure Kindiki, the nominee for Deputy President (DP) in Kenya, may have had limelight as a lawyer when he became part of (then deputy) President William Ruto’s legal team at the International Criminal Court (ICC), where he and then President Uhuru Kenyatta faced charges of crimes against humanity. But his contribution to the general…
108 staff members at the office of the impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have been directed to proceed on compulsory leave. In an internal memo signed by the Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi and copied to Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff Felix Koskei, the affected workers are in job groups T and…
An old man living in the village of Kakamega explained that his wife and children left after extreme poverty According to the old man, his wife married another man while his children went to live in the cities and forgot about him Although it started as a social experiment to see if the old man…
The government has sent 108 employees from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s office on compulsory leave. The decision follows ongoing constitutional proceedings related to Gachagua’s impeachment. In a letter dated October 18, Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi said the directive affects all officers in Job Groups T and U. Mwangi instructed all heads of departments…
Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki is the new deputy president appointed after President William Ruto submitted his name to the National Assembly The office of the Deputy President was left vacant after the Senate approved the removal of Rigathi Gachagua and MPs During his run for the position of Minister of Home Affairs, Kindiki revealed…
FKF premier League action resumes with teams looking to get a foot-in in the title race early on. With another international break coming to an end, FKF Premier League action resumes with clubs eying the country’s most coveted football title with exciting fixtures set to ignite the domestic football scene. Fans can look forward to…