National Treasury explores PPP models for mega projects after Adani Group exit

  The National Government is exploring alternative Public Private Partnership models to finance mega infrastructure projects after cancellation of Adani Group-led initiatives for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).  Principal Secretary for the State Department of the National Treasury Dr Chris Kiptoo said that the country’s fiscal position is untenable,…

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‘Another day to cry with strangers’

Ugandan socialite Zari Hassan has expressed her condolences following the death of former AFC Leopards striker, Ezekiel Otuoma. The footballer, who had been battling motor neurone disease for several years, succumbed to the illness on Friday, December 20, 2024. Zari took to her Instagram on Saturday, December 21, 2024, to share her sympathies and offer…

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‘That’s when I saw God in my life’

Masai Russell has opened up on the one race building up to the Paris Olympic Games that changed her life forever. Reigning 100m hurdles Olympic champion Masai Russell has revealed that her victory at the 2024 US Olympic trials was the pivotal moment that transformed her career. The triumph not only secured her place in…

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Wamuchomba gifts LSK President Faith Odhiambo for defending Gen Zs against police brutality

Githunguri constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba on Saturday, December 21, 2024, gifted Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo defending Kenyan youth against police brutality in the wake of the anti-government protests that were witnessed in June and July 2024. Wamuchomba in a statement shared via her official X account stated that…

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‘I was like, man this kid’s not playing’

Rai Benjamin is in awe of Letsile Tebogo’s exceptional talent as he admitted that the 4x400m relay was his hardest race. The men’s 4x400m relay final the Paris Olympic Games must have been one of the most thrilling races in history. American Rai Benjamin and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo went head-to-head in the anchor leg but…

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‘It was just too much’

Zharnel Hughes has made his feelings known about the second season of the Netflix Sprint docuseries. Reigning world 100m bronze medallist Zharnel Hughes has opened up about the second season of Netflix’s Sprint docuseries and explained why he avoided watching it. Hughes was featured in the first season of the series but in the second…

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Police to launch online platform to report crimes

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. [File, Standard] The National Police Service (NPS) plans to roll out digital platforms, including a revamped Occurrence Book (OB), next year as part of efforts to improve service delivery. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced that the initiative will allow Kenyans to file complaints and track their progress…

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