Kura under scrutiny for paying Sh687m for incomplete projects

  Hawkers have invaded footpaths ignoring warning from KURA along the Eastern Bypass. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) is in the crosshairs of Members of Parliament amid allegations that it misappropriated funds through the over-payment of a contractor for works not done. The National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Energy and Commercial Affairs…

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Kenyan students excel at LEAP digital talent study camp in China

Students from Sub-Saharan Africa gathered in Shenzhen, China, for the LEAP Digital Talent Study Camp, a week-long program designed to equip young learners with advanced digital skills and foster innovation. The program featured technical courses on 5G and 5.5G technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, and included a leadership workshop. The event concluded with the Tech4Good…

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Inside disgraceful fall of drug queen

Slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed and his wife Asma Abdalla Mohamed at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa County. [File, Standard] The recent jailing of a Mombasa woman for 40 years in addition to a Sh826 million fine for trafficking heroin and cocaine worth Sh279 million marked the end of the heirs of the Akasha…

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Met Department issues weather forecast for next five days

The Meteorological Department has predicted continued rainy weather in most parts of the country running from Friday, November 29, 2024, to Tuesday, December 3, 2024. In their latest report, the weatherman indicates that the rainfall witnessed in most parts of the country will be a normal occurrence in the regions of Siaya, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori,…

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How electric fence is ending elephant menace for Makueni farmers

  A 10 per cent Electric Fence Plan erected in a household within the wildlife friendly zone that helps deter crop raids from elephants. [Courtesy, Tsavo Trust] In Kamungi Conservancy, Makueni County, human-wildlife conflict has long been challenging, especially with elephants venturing into neighbouring farms, causing damage and threatening livelihoods. However, thanks to a new…

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Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan and Hussein Khalid awarded Human Rights Defenders of the year

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hanifa Adan, and Hussein Khalid have jointly been recognized as Human Rights Defenders of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Human Rights Awards, hosted by the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. The trio was celebrated for their brave efforts during the Gen Z-led protests against Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 and broader anti-government demonstrations….

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‘These are big, big stories’- American sprint legend Justin Gatlin criticizes ‘Sprint’ for omitting hurdling athletes

The 2004 Olympic champion has criticized Netflix’s Sprint for excluding hurdlers and underrepresenting key athletes’ inspiring stories. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on the glaring omission of hurdlers in the second season of the Netflix track docuseries Sprint. The series, released on November 13, 2024, has garnered attention for its in-depth portrayal…

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