PHOTO | Courtesy Higher electricity sales from geothermal and hydroelectric power plants helped Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) realize a 35pc growth in profit after tax to Ksh 6.8 billion from Ksh 5.02 billion in a year to June, 30 2024. In the period under review, the electricity generator realized a revenue growth of 4,3pc…
The government has announced three key measures that it has employed to ensure the security of the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams. The Ministry of Interior and National Administration in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, said security measures have been enhanced to curb…
Bolt was accused of showboating when he slowed down near the finish line before thumping his chest on his way to winning his first 100 meter Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Olympics. When Usain Bolt crossed the finish line of the 100 meters final at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, his exuberant chest-thumping celebration became…
The government has released Ksh9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the Ministry of Health announced that the funds will be disbursed to facilities by the end of this week. The…
Kenyatta at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, currently in Nigeria, has emphasized the importance of strong institutions in promoting security and development across Africa. Speaking at the inauguration of Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC) Course 33 in Abuja, he urged African nations to establish robust internal frameworks as…
A man identified as Emile was devastated after his wife suffered a heart attack and fainted while he was performing for her during their wedding. Sorelle Manuella died at her wedding reception on Saturday, October 26, in front of her husband Emile and hundreds of guests Sorelle has left behind Emile and three children, with…
Mutua Matheka recently opened his immersive exhibition dubbed ‘Fragments’ at the Junction Mall, which will run until November 10. The showcase offers a fresh perspective of Nairobi through photography, kaleidoscopic imagery, and live sounds captured in the city. In collaboration with filmmaker Kaesa Kelvin and music producer Blinky Bill, Matheka uses a decade’s worth of…
Pastor James Ng'ang'a claimed that he visited heaven and described the beautiful carpet and flowers he saw The controversial preacher said that he was allowed to see heaven from a distance Pastor Ng'ang'a said the event was extraordinary, leaving many of his congregation stunned. The founder of the Church of the Word Evangelism, James Ng'ang'a…
Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has expressed his discontent on the Balon d’Or final rankings, hinting at former teammate Vinicius Junior missing out on the prestigious award. Retired Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has shared his thoughts on the final Ballon d’Or shortlist, hinting that he disagrees with the selection. Kroos responded to a…
Erykah Badu has been bestowed the fashion icon award by the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Ms Badu playfully said that it was an honour she’d hoped to get most of her life during her acceptance speech. Wearing a headdress of jewels and a Thom Browne jacket, Badu accepted the award on Monday night…
A 52-year-old pastor is in trouble after being found in bed with someone's wife The bishop by the name of John Nundwe, is said to have jumped a two meter wall to escape defeat Nundwe ran away from the woman's house and left behind her car, clothes and other things John Nundwe, an overseer of…
The DCI has once again asked for the public's help in finding Collins Jumaisi, the main suspect in the Mukuru murder case Jumaisi had escaped from Muthaiga Police Station along with 12 Eritrean prisoners on August 20, 2024 The board of inquiry has offered an undisclosed cash reward for any information leading to the re-arrest…
Rigathi Gachagua had accused President William Ruto of ordering the removal of his bodyguards However, it has emerged that the Kenyan Kwanza government has returned part of the Gachagua guards Senator of Kiambu Karungo Wa Thang'wa confirmed this and wanted the government to also return the Gachagua workers to work Nairobi – The administration of…
The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction concluded with the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration. The declaration which was penned in the Namibian capital Windhoek is aimed at advancing the Programme of Action for the Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 in Africa. The ambitious declaration put together during…
Officers of the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have arrested Victor Ouma Okoth, suspected of involvement in the death of Willis Ayieko He was evicted from his residence in Dandora, Nairobi, which he is said to have rented using the proceeds of the alleged brutal act Okoth has been detained at the Muthaiga Police Station…