The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the Law Council of Uganda’s decision to deny Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate, preventing her from representing Kizza Besigye before Uganda’s General Court Martial in Kampala. In a press statement on December 10, 2024, LSK President Faith Adhiambo described the decision as derogatory and high-handed. “We…
On Tuesday, December 10, President William Ruto vowed to continue with his plans to vaccinate 22 million cows across the country Ruto, who spoke in Wajir county, blasted those who oppose the ambitious plan, calling them irrational Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Kenya's Kwanza administration of promoting a corrupt foreign agenda through livestock vaccination Wajir…
A new Geopoll survey on Kenya’s youth perceptions of employment and entrepreneurship has revealed that 71% of respondents are actively involved in entrepreneurial activities to supplement their salaries. Despite varying employment statuses, the majority of young Kenyans (71%) reported having side hustles—small-scale ventures aimed at boosting their income. This highlights the resilience and adaptability of…
Eliud Kipchoge has embraced life after his Paris Olympics setback, resuming training and focusing on inspiring others while preparing for a strong comeback. Eliud Kipchoge has already put his Paris Olympic Games setback behind and is working towards becoming a better athlete next year. The former world marathon record holder revealed that after the Paris…
Chief Justice Martha Koome revealed on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, that she is a victim of cyberbullying amid increasing calls for her resignation. Speaking at the inaugural High Court Human Rights Summit, Koome described the online harassment as a form of technologically facilitated gender-based violence. The Chief Justice questioned the motives of those using online…
The Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) will launch a day-ahead market in early 2025, allowing Eastern African countries to buy and sell electricity from each other, as the regional power system (EAPP) aims to connect 600 million people to clean energy by 2030. As a result, EAPP said Monday that together with the 13 member…
Sha’Carri Richardson has opened up about embracing her feminine side, finding peace through therapy, and overcoming past struggles to live in a brighter, loving energy. Sha’Carri Richardson has opened up about her rare side to her fans where she taps into her feminine nature and allows herself to be soft. The reigning world 100m champion…
Mage Hilari asked Neema Piter to go on a date as friends two years after ending their relationship After the drinks, Mage attacked his 26-year-old ex-girlfriend with a knife when the beauty refused to get back together Lucrecia Malya, her late sister, was not comforted when she remembered her sister's kindness whenever she was ill…
TSC CEO Nancy Macharia. [File, Standard] Teachers across the country have a reason to smile after the employer, Teachers Service Commission(TSC), announced a fresh round of promotion targeting 24,000 tutors that will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, 5,690 teachers, primarily those in acting capacities as school heads and deputies, will be…
Kenyans were outraged on the internet following a video of a man alleged to be a police officer shaving a relative's dreadlocks with a machete The young man was helpless and sat on the floor with his hands tied and the soldier cut his hair People expressed their anger, saying that the boy was being…
An 80-year-old woman from Embu died at her home when neighbors rushed to check on her after she had not been seen for several days The local chief Jackson Kamau led the locals to visit Jacinta Wambugi's house after being informed that she had not eaten since December 6 According to reports, the woman cut…
Smallholder Hass Avocado farmers affiliated with listed agri-business firm Kakuzi PLC are set to enjoy a bonus of more than Kshs 10 million from their produce exports this year. Speaking when he confirmed the smallholders and out-growers bonus payout for 2024, Kakuzi PLC Managing Director Chris Flowers said that notwithstanding the operating challenges this…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has successfully translocated two elephants from Rumuruti Forest to Tsavo West National Park in a move aimed at mitigating human-elephant conflicts that threaten lives, livelihoods, and property. The elephants, which had demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to human-dominated environments, were relocated to the expansive Tsavo West to prevent further…
42-year-old Evelyne was found dead in her rented house in Musanda village, Lurambi constituency His neighbors claimed that they learned of the tragedy from a message allegedly sent to them by his suspected murderer. The shocked residents have asked for a quick investigation into the incident and justice for the deceased and his family Kakamega-…
The alleged mother of Kelvin Kiptum's child, Adna Awuor, whom he met in high school, visited his parents Recently, the marathon runner's parents shared their grief after his tragic death despite promises from the government and well-wishers Edna prayed that God would keep Kiptum's parents strong, admitting that things have not been easy since losing…