KTB recently partnered with the Standard Chartered Marathon as part of a larger campaign to re-position Kenya as the home of marathon running. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is seeking to harness the growing leisure running community in the vast US market that is currently estimated at 50 million runners, to drive tourism to Kenya…
Haitian police in collaboration with officers from the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) gunned down at least 20 gang members in a security operation over the weekend. The operation took place in Torcel, a town located 14 kilometers from Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. Known as the stronghold of the “Kraze baryè” gang, Torcel has become a…
The hearing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, kicked off at the senate. The National Assembly on Monday, October 14, 2024, submitted to the Senate its evidence against DP Gachagua. Lawyers in Gachagua impeachment Senior Counsel and Siaya Governor James Orengo is heading the team arguing for the removal…
Kenyans have been urged to embrace innovation and technology as a vital tool in strengthening online safety. This comes as the number of online users and digital transformation in the country continues to increase, a development that has also come with increased cybersecurity threats. Speaking the 9th edition of the Securexpo East Africa 2024, ICT…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua acknowledges greetings from Homabay Residents during the commissioning of the Rusinga Ring Road, Homa Bay County. [DPCS] Did Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua talk himself into trouble that will sink him into political oblivion, or will he seize what also appears to be a lifetime opportunity to cement his place as a Mt Kenya…
Elaine Thompson-Herah has struggled with injuries and coaching changes, missing key events like the 2023 World Championships and the 2024 Olympics, leading to uncertainty about her comeback strategy and coaching support. Elaine Thompson-Herah has struggled with injuries this past few seasons and has been forced to make a series of coaching changes with the hope…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has arrived in the Senate with the intention of defending himself against accusations of being removed from power The case comes a few hours after a three-judge court refused to prevent the Senate from discussing and voting on the motion to remove him from power. Gachagua is facing 11 charges approved…
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has initiated a transition from the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) to the globally recognized ISO 20022 Standard. In its announcement, CBK emphasized that KEPSS, Kenya’s Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, plays a crucial role in facilitating large-value and time-sensitive payments. “KEPSS is the backbone of Kenya’s…
A recent ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court of Kenya marks a significant milestone in the country’s employment landscape, particularly in the context of internships and the treatment of individuals and any worker who falls under this classification. Now the Kenyan employment landscape must pay attention, because this landmark decision, which found the Teachers…
Veteran athlete Eliud Kipchoge spoke about the allegations he faced online after the death of Kelvin Kiptum In the interview, Kipchoge explained how he cried for Kiptum for 15 minutes before the allegations started online Kipchoge remembered that people wanted to burn his house, and it was a scary time for him and his family…
The building that house Senate chambers on October 16, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The High Court has for the third time declined to stop Parliament from considering Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima on Wednesday morning ruled that the claims raised were speculative as Gachagua is yet…
Gabby Thomas has celebrated National Pug Day with her beloved pug Rico following a rejuvenating vacation in the Maldives. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas took to social media on October 15 to celebrate National Pug Day, showering her beloved pet pug, Rico, with all the love and attention he deserved. Thomas took to social media…
Moses Kabali, a Ugandan national, has received a five-year prison sentence from the Kahawa Chief Magistrate Court for hoaxing charges under Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012. The court established that on June 30, 2024, Kabali sent an email to the Interpol General Secretariat in France. In his message,…
Embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has yet again suffered another blow after the three-judge bench declined to stop the trial of his impeachment at the Senate. “It is our view that this is not one such case where intervention is automatic. The issues raised by the parties will be required to be interrogated. We therefore…
President William Ruto is expected to appoint a new deputy president by Friday, October 18, should the Senate approve the removal of Rigathi Gachagua in power. President William Ruto is expected to appoint a new deputy president if the Senate continues with the move to dismiss Rigathi Gachagua. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua/William Ruto.Source: Facebook The removal…