President William Ruto’s government has unveiled a plan to create 430,000 jobs across various sectors in the next three financial years, starting this July. Among these opportunities, 30,000 police officers are slated for recruitment within the same period—10,000 each year. The government’s budgetary documents indicate that most of these openings will be in the National…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has once again responded to claims that he evaded taxes on revenue generated from his business for the last three years. This comes after a report published by a local media house stating that the vibrant govercal nment critic was being investigated by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for failing to…
Newspapers on Thursday, January 9, reported on a series of topics, the delay in the release of the results of the Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2024 has dominated all the pages. Kenya Newspaper Review, January 9: Government Explains Delay in Release of KCSE 2024 Results Elsewhere, the failure of the Inspector General of Police…
World 800m champion Marco Arop has opened up on the mental toughness he needed to have to get onto the podium at the Paris Olympics as he lacked belief of winning a medal. World 800m champion Marco Arop admits he had to go the extra mile to win his silver medal at the Paris 2024…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki issued a stern warning to defaulting contractors that the government will no longer tolerate delays or excuses for key projects. Speaking during an inspection of the Ksh2.6 Billion Shimoni Fish Port in Kwale County on Tuesday, Kindiki emphasized that contractors must take their responsibilities seriously, especially when public funds are involved….
Kenya Police FC CEO Chris Oguso believes the Hussein Mohammed-led FKF will transform Kenyan football by uplifting and nurturing grassroots talent. Kenya Police FC Chief Executive Officer Chris Oguso has thrown his weight behind the new FKF leadership in the hope that it will elevate the football standards in the country. According to Oguso, the…
Faith Chepchirchir wins the women’s Tilburg Ten Miles in the Netherlands Rising road racing star Faith Chepchirchir Kiprotich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following allegations of using the prohibited substance Norandrosterone. The AIU confirmed the suspension on Tuesday, January 7, stating that it issued a notice of allegation to the…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has boosted the prize money for the 2024 Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) winner to $3.5 million (Ksh455 million). The football governing body also announced that the total prize money of the CHAN has been increased to USD 10.4 million(Ksh1.3 billion). CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the development, stating,…
An angry mob killed a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer in Mombasa after he allegedly threatened a boda boda rider with a gun for failing to pay for his ride. The incident unfolded on Friday when boda boda rider Antony Otieno requested payment after transporting the deceased from Likoni Primary Vyemani Grounds. According to a…
Olympic marathon bronze medallist Hellen Obiri is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Boston Marathon titles having signed up for this year’s race. Defending champion Hellen Obiri is among the many star names that have signed up for this year’s Boston Marathon slated for April 21. Obiri – the only woman…
Starting January 2025, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has increased the cost of DNA identification tests by Ksh 7,000. The test, previously priced at Ksh 20,000, will now cost Ksh 27,000. “We wish to inform our valued customers of a slight price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service, from Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 27,000,…
South Africa’s teenage sprint star Bayanda Walaza has explained why he recently rejected a move to the US despite the allure of working with some of the world’s top coaches. South Africa’s 18-year-old sensation Bayanda Walaza has turned down a US scholarship to stay back home and work with his coach Thabo Matebedi. Seeming to…
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, who now serves as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, has vowed never to forgive Rigathi Gachagua for what he calls the former Deputy President’s betrayal of the Mount Kenya region’s values and identity. Kuria, who was speaking on Jeff Koinange Live, believes Gachagua’s actions tarnished their community’s reputation…
Kenyan startups extended their regional dominance in 2024, attracting a remarkable $638 million—nearly 30% of all funding raised by African ventures. This strong performance ensured that East Africa, once again, claimed the top spot among the continent’s regions for the second consecutive year. Overall, African startups secured $2.2 billion in 2024, rebounding from a tepid…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.[Standard, File] In a striking display of defiance against the rule of law, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin have, for the second time, failed to appear before the High Court to address the chilling cases of seven youths abducted in…