Timothy Kiplagat and Visiline Jepkesho lead Kenya’s elite charge at the star-studded Shanghai Marathon. On Sunday, the streets of Shanghai will come alive with world-class marathon action as Kenya’s Timothy Kiplagat and Visiline Jepkesho headline a formidable elite field. The event promises a spectacle, with organizers confirming a strong roster of the world’s top marathoners…
Sauti Sol band member, Chimano, has released a brand new single titled “Monster” alongside a music video. The track is a feel-good Afro House / Dance song written, produced by DTX and co-written by Chimano that delves into the essence of someone’s true nature, hidden behind the façade they adopt to maintain appearances. “Monster” is…
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime has urged Kenyans to support the government’s ongoing labour migration initiative, describing it as a practical solution to the unemployment challenge in the country. He explained that the program aims to secure jobs for Kenyans in foreign markets, particularly for the…
Over 2000 residents of Manda Island in Lamu County have filed a certificate of urgency at Millimani Law Courts seeking to be enjoined in a 1000 acres of land in Manda lamu which is under dispute. The aggrieved who are mostly fishermen and residents traveled to Nairobi’s Milimani Law Courts seeking to be enjoined in…
The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has distanced himself from a story appearing on one of the dailies in relation to an alleged classified spying software deal. Koskei has termed the story malicious and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his name and reputation. The Head of Public service says no attempt was made by…
The Social Health Authority now says up to Sh3.7 billion has been disbursed to health facilities, with Sh1.35 billion allocated for primary health facilities. SHA acting CEO Robert Ingasira said more funds will be disbursed to cater for NHIF claims and the Linda Mama Programme. “This is a moving figure that grows daily as claims…
Eunice Wanja got a job at a hotel on Ngong' Road after working hard during her training, which lasted for three months Wanja, who is from Kirinyaga, was only expected to work on weekends, and on the second day, he worked well but did not make it home Her sister, Diana, who was worried, frantically…
As recently as last week, Claire Juma was a security guard who pushed herself to graduate from Kibabi University The mother of one had overcome all obstacles to balance motherhood, work and studies In a dramatic twist, Claire is offered a permanent high school job thanks to her determination Claire Juma, a dedicated security guard…
Slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf (left) and Fatuma Ahmed at the Mombasa Court in Mombasa County on 16th April 2019, where they were charged with drug trafficking. [File, Standard] The widow of the slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed alias Kandereni has been sentenced to 40 years for trafficking narcotics. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David…
A young Arap Teta has attracted the attention of Kenyans after a video of him tending his father's sheep surfaced online The little boy wasn't just walking calmly in front of a flock of Dorper sheep; he also sang to them, and the animals followed him obediently A netizen who saw the video shared that…
Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo has underscored the critical role of technology in shaping modern mobility, inclusivity, and data-driven governance in Kenya. Speaking at the launch of Uber’s first Economic Impact Report at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi on Tuesday, Thigo cited the ride-hailing apps, contribution of Ksh 14.1 billion to Kenya’s…
Kenya is eying enhanced earnings from the livestock sector through the livestock master plan currently being developed by the ministry of agriculture. Speaking at the Veterinary Workforce Development Conference in Nairobi, Livestock Policy Research and Regulations Director at State Department of Livestock Dr. Christopher Wanga, through the plan, the government is keen on expanding veterinary…
Kenya is eying enhanced earnings from the livestock sector through the livestock master plan currently being developed by the ministry of agriculture. Speaking at the Veterinary Workforce Development Conference in Nairobi, Livestock Policy Research and Regulations Director at State Department of Livestock Dr. Christopher Wanga, through the plan, the government is keen on expanding veterinary…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Davji Atellah has revealed that another medical doctor intern who was attached to the Thika Level 5 Hospital has died. In a statement on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, Atellah indicated that the medical intern doctor who has since been identified as Francis Njuki Gashimo took his…
TheFactor-Y has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Nairobi (UoN), United States International University-Africa (USIU), and the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). This collaboration aims to harness Kenya’s innovation potential by enhancing the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) and fostering innovation-driven growth in key sectors. The partnership is…