At least 12 individuals have been killed, while some 3970 households have been displaced by the recent floods across the country, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond Omollo has announced. Dr. Omollo noted that the floods caused by the ongoing heavy rains in various parts of the country have…
Three more individuals have succumbed to injuries sustained from Monday’s collapsed perimeter wall in KCC in Miritini, Jomvu Constituency Mombasa County, bringing the death toll to eight. A six month old baby who was also in the accident remains in critical condition. According to the Village elder Nasib Mwinyifaki, three women passed away while they…
Some 561 service providers have graduated as Gender Based Violence counselors in Kilifi County. The officers, consisting of public servants and civil society organisations, graduated after a nine-month training under the Kenya-Finland Bilateral program steered by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action. Finland Ambassador to Kenya, Pirkka Tapiola, handing over a certificate to…
Olympic champion Masai Russell overcame adversity on her path to glory at the Olympic games in Paris. Olympic champion Masai Russell has shared her journey of resilience and determination leading up to her remarkable triumph at the Paris Olympics, where she claimed her first Olympic gold in the 100m hurdles. The 2024 season, her debut…
The female guest got emotional while giving her speech, and the groom consoled her The woman revealed that she was a close friend of the groom and announced the wedding gifts she had bought for him However, many interpreted her emotional speech as a sign that there was more than meets the eye between her…
Jacob’s Ladder Africa (JLA) has launched a series of thematic Pre-Conference Convenings from December 3rd to 6th, 2024. These sessions aim to reflect on Kenya’s progress in implementing commitments made at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in 2023 and to lay the groundwork for the upcoming ACS@ONE Reflection Conference, set for February 2025. The…
US President Joe Biden has said he is “very proud to be the first American President visiting Angola” at the start of talks with his counterpart João Lourenço. Discussions at the presidential palace in the capital, Luanda, were on security and trade. The US government is backing a new 1,300km (810-mile) railway project linking an…
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law. In a surprise television address, he says the move is necessary to protect the country from North Korea’s communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements. The move comes as Yoon’s People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party continue to disagree over next…
Residents struggle with floods following a downpour at Bamburi in Mombasa County on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Ten people have been confirmed dead and about 3,000 households displaced due to floods across the country. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday said 20 counties have been affected by the raging floodwaters. Speaking after assessing the Ogenya…
Nationwide floods in Kenya have displaced over 3,970 households, disrupted transport and agriculture, and caused 12 fatalities, with one person still missing. This was revealed by Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, after touring flood-affected regions in Busia and Kisumu counties to evaluate the extent of damage and oversee the distribution…
Report shows that 16.6 percent of borrowers are defaulting on loans completely. [File, Standard] A new FinAccess Household Survey reveals that 81.7 per cent of Kenyans are financially unhealthy, struggling to manage daily expenses and invest for the future. The survey, conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in collaboration with the Kenya National…
Pastor James Ng'ang'a of Neno Evangelism Church has visited Shimo La Tewa Prison to encourage the prisoners. Pastor Ng'ang'a Visits Shimo Tewa Prison, and Donates Shashi Papers. Photo: Now Tv.Source: Instagram The preacher went to the prison together with his wife, Loise Murugi, and gave gifts to the prisoners. A video distributed by Pastor Ng'ang'a's…
Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi was reportedly abducted during the funeral service of Erastus Nduati in Limuru on Thursday, November 28 Mwathi said unknown people interrupted the funeral while he was speaking, causing the mourners to run for their safety He added that he and his team fled the scene but claimed that he was…
Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, mourned his late wife Christine Macharia on her second anniversary. In a statement, Gaitho penned an emotional message to her late wife who died of cancer on December 3, 2022, after a long battle with an illness. “Two years ago today, I lost the love of…
Charlene Ruto wowed netizens with her soulful dance during a recent event Dressed in a bold red dress, she joined gospel artiste Jabidii on stage for a soulful gospel performance Netizens had mixed opinions, praising Charlene's personality and strength while sharing funny comments The President's daughter, Charlene Ruto has wowed social netizens with her exciting…