Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) CEO David Njengere during a past function. PHOTO/@KNECKenya/X The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has explained why some of the 2024 national examination invigilators have not yet received their payment up to now. KNEC, in a statement shared via social media on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, said that there…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy named his first squad when he unveiled a 48-man provisional team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but who are some of the big winners? Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has named his provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against The Gambia and Gabon with some getting debuts…
The government has ordered the construction of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway to commence by June 1, 2025, marking a major step toward easing traffic congestion and improving regional trade. According to a Cabinet dispatch, the groundbreaking is set to take place by June 2025, paving the way for the expansion of this critical transport corridor. The Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, also…
Deputy government spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga. PHOTO/@M_Chidzuga/X Deputy government spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga has come to the defence of President William Ruto after facing numerous criticisms over his Ksh20 million donation towards the Jesus Winners Ministry’s church construction. Speaking during an interview with a local radio station on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Mwanaisha clarified that the…
Mo Salah is set to walk out of Liverpool for free at the end of the season after failing to reach an agreement over a new contract. Here is why he will be a big loss for Liverpool and the Premier League. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is set to leave the Premier League at the…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi(L) and the Bill’s Sponsor Deputy Speaker Kathuri Murungi The Senate has invited the public to submit views and participate in hearings on the County Government Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which seeks to define the role of deputy governors. The proposed amendments aim to provide a clear legal framework by revising the County Governments…
Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo sees off the third batch of Kenyan police officers being deployed to Haiti on January 17, 2025. PHOTO/@ray_omollo/x Principal Secretary for Interior Raymond Omollo has issued an assurance of government support to the family of the fallen Kenyan Police officer who died in the line of duty in Haiti. The…
In the tranquil village of Karikwe in Kiharu, Murang’a County, a family is reaching out for help from the Kenyan government after their daughter, Margaret Nduta Macharia, was sentenced to death in Vietnam. She was convicted of smuggling over two kilograms of cocaine and faced the people’s court in Ho Chi Minh City on March…
Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo. PHOTO/@ray_omollo /X Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo has defended the move by President William Ruto to do away with extra vetting for ID issuance to border communities. Speaking to a local radio station on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Omollo said the extra vetting…
The Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the World Bank, and Migori County have launched a four-year Kenya Water Sanitation and Hygiene (K-WASH) programme to enhance county residents’ access to clean water and sanitation. K-WASH Project Coordinator Elly Ochere, who represented Principal Secretary Julius Korir during a courtesy call at the Governor’s Ochilo Ayacko Office, said…
At least 15 universities and colleges are operating illegally in Kenya, the Commission for University Education (CUE) has said. The institutions have been found to offer degree and postgraduate diploma programs without official authorisation. “Any institution operating as a university or degree-awarding and which does not appear on the commission list of approved institutions is…
Ahly refused to play the Cairo Derby against Zamalek, protesting local referees, leading to the match’s cancellation and potential penalties. On Tuesday night, Egyptian football fans were left stunned as the highly anticipated Cairo Derby between Zamalek and Ahly was officially called off. The match, which was set to take place at Cairo Stadium, was…
Kenya’s first homegrown car manufacturer, Mobius Motors, is making a comeback after being acquired by Middle Eastern investment and technology firm, Silver Box. The automaker, founded in 2010 by British entrepreneur Joel Jackson, had faced financial struggles that led to a liquidation process last August. On Tuesday, Mobius announced it has reopened its Nairobi service…
KMPDC CEO Dr David Kariuki. PHOTO/@KmpdcOfficial/X All health facilities located in restricted areas such as petrol stations and residential buildings have been ordered to relocate. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) in a statement on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, notified the hospitals operating from such areas that the locations are unsuitable for…
Raheem Sterling’s Arsenal loan has unravelled due to tactical shifts, injuries and Arteta’s reluctance to wait for his resurgence. Off the pitch, many things happen to players and for Raheem Sterling his loan spell at Arsenal has been filled with unexpected twists. Once a feared winger in the Premier League, Sterling arrived in north London…