Youths and graduates from various fields are being encouraged to pursue careers in the maritime sector, which is emerging as the new frontier with vast and lucrative job opportunities under the Blue Economy. To attract more youth into maritime-related courses, Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) CEO Dr. Eric Katana, revealed that the Institution is in the…
Concerns have been raised about the MetLife Stadium which is hosting the Club World Cup Finals. Palmeiras and FC Porto played to a scoreless draw last night in their second Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup. Both sides later complained about the condition of the pitch at MetLife Stadium, the venue slated…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya during a past event. PHOTO/@peter-salasya/Instagram Mumias East MP Peter Kalerwa Salasya has fired back at President William Ruto following his controversial remarks suggesting that the government should not be handed over to leaders without a plan. In a strongly worded response on Monday, June 16, 2025, Salasya accused Ruto of…
Presidential advisor Great Lakes Regions Affairs Charles Keter (left) with Overall nett winner, Darren Edwards (second left), Nett winner second F Koko (second right), and Nett winner third, David Biegon (right) during the Grand Opening of the 9/18 greens tournament presentation ceremony at Kericho Golf Club, June 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The…
Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Langat. PHOTO/@Wanjiru2027/XThe killing of blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody has ignited a firestorm of public outrage and placed Eliud Kipkoech Lagat, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Kenya Police Service (KPS), squarely in the eye of the storm. Lagat, whose personal complaint against Ojwang initiated the arrest, is…
On Monday, June 16, national newspapers reported on an ongoing investigation into the brutal killing of bloggers by teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang. Newspapers: New IPOA Officer helped delete CCTV data in Ojwang ‘murderSource: Facebook The newspapers also highlighted the presidential remarks William Ruto against opposition towards the 2027 general election. 1. The Standard The newspaper…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a world-leading time in Stockholm, just shy of the world record. Emmanuel Wanyonyi threatened the 800m world record at the Diamond League Meeting in Stockholm on Sunday night. The reigning Olympic 800m champion clocked a stunning world-leading time of 1:41.95 ahead of Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati, who came in second in a time…
DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua. PHOTO/@rigathi/XDeputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that President William Ruto controls some of the political parties in the Mount Kenya Region. Speaking at a local radio station on Monday, June 16, 2025, Gachagua stated that William Kabogo’s Tujibebe Wakenya Party, Mwangi Kiunjuri’s The Service Party, and Moses Kuria’s dissolved Chama…
Tha Paris Olympic podium finishers of Julien Alfred, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Melissa Jefferson are set for a thrillling rematch. Nearly ten months after Julien Alfred’s stunning 10.72-second victory in the women’s 100m final at the Paris Olympics, a highly anticipated rematch is on the horizon. Alfred, the 24-year-old Saint Lucian sprinter, will face off against…
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah. PHOTO/@AfricaFactsZone/X Roots Party leader and 2022 presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has confirmed receiving overtures from the Kenya Kwanza to join the government. The politician says the offer came laden with goodies of economic and financial value, including the position of a cabinet secretary in the current regime. Wajackoyah made the…
Angel Gomes has shed light on his journey from Manchester United’s academy to flourishing in France with Lille, a path that now leads him to Champions League-bound Marseille and renewed England ambitions. Angel Gomes, once touted as one of Manchester United’s brightest young talents, has forged a successful career in France. The winger has shed…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks during a past address. PHOTO/@skmusyoka/XKitui Central MP Makali Mulu has dismissed the mounting overtures directed at Wiper supremo Kalonzo Musyoka to have him join the Kenya Kwanza government. Speaking during a live TV interview on Monday, June 16, 2025, Mulu termed the ongoing calls as a wider scheme to…
Burundi head coach Olivier Niyungeko admitted their tough loss to Harambee Starlets was due to two key things, as he pointed out key areas the team must improve. Burundi women’s national football team, Olivier Niyunnkeko, has broken his silence following his side’s 3-0 defeat to Harambee Starlets in the 2025 CECAFA Senior Women’s Challenge at…
Gachagua addressing supporters during a rally in Malii, Makueni County on June 6, 2025 PHOTO/@rigathi/x Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has stated that President William Ruto denied the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) the use of Kasarani Stadium for the official launch. Speaking at a local radio station on Monday, June 16, 2025, Gachagua stated…
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja briefing the press following Albert Omondi Ojwang’s death in police custody at Central Police station, Nairobi. June 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As 23 people had recorded statements with the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) by last Friday, the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a 31-year-old teacher, husband,…