AFC Leopards midfielder Victor Omune has opened up on dealing with huge personal loss in his life in 2019 that nearly made him contemplate taking his life away. AFC Leopards midfielder Victor Omune has opened up on his struggles with depression following the untimely death of some of his close family members that turned him…
Kenya has confirmed three additional Mpox cases, increasing the total number of confirmed cases to 36 since the outbreak began. In a press briefing held on Wednesday, January 20, 2025, the Ministry of Health’s Director General Patrick Amoth, reassured Kenyans that the country is not facing community transmission of the virus. “As a country, we…
President William Ruto’s chief advisor in the council of economic advisors Moses Kuria has thrown his weight behind the Catholic bishops who castigated the government for failing Kenyans. In a statement on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, Kuria said that as a practising member who was born and raised in the church, the institution was right….
There was a tense atmosphere at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, after the Kenyan delegation, including the Prime Minister Stay Mudavadito receive the remains of Raila Odinga. Raila Odinga: Sad Musalia Mudavadi consoling Winnie Odinga after looking at her father’s body.Source: Facebook The message was received by the Kenyan Ambassador to India,…
In a landmark move that could transform the agricultural sector, Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim and Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Rono presided over the unveiling of a series of key initiatives designed to revolutionize the county’s farming sector. Speaking at the event, Agriculture PS Dr Paul Rono lauded Uasin Gishu’s efforts, stating…
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) under the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development sensitized its members from the North Rift region on the Micro Small and Medium Enterprise Authority (MSME) Policy 2025 and the Micro and Small Enterprise Amendment Bill 2025. The policy seeks to harmonize all regulatory frameworks…
Mukoko tormented Gor Mahia at Kasarani in 2019, and years later, he would stun Orlando Pirates with his flair and mischief. Six years ago, Dieumerci Mukoko quietly strolled into the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, wearing the red of DC Motema Pembe. It was October 27, 2019 — a sunny Nairobi Sunday, the kind that…
Alaysha Johnson has thanked Justin Gatlin for addressing the exclusion of hurdlers from Netflix’s Sprint, sparking representation discussions. American hurdler Alaysha Johnson has expressed her gratitude to former Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin for shedding light on the absence of hurdlers in the Netflix docuseries Sprint. The second season of the track-focused series notably omitted…
Comedian Njugush at a past event. PHOTO/@blessednjugush/Instagram Kenyan comedian and digital content creator Timothy Kimani, widely known as Njugush, has opened up about the inspiration behind his popular satirical skits. Speaking in an interview, Njugush explained that most of his comic skits are inspired by real-life issues affecting ordinary people in society. Emphasising that…
Edward Waruguru, a 27 -year -old father from Githurai, arrived home from work expecting a five -month -old daughter. He photographed her, but after looking at it closely, she realized that her baby could be hurt by Yaya. The family had hired a daytime to help the baby while Edward and his wife were running…
Mamelodi Sundowns’ star striker Peter Shalulile [Instagram] Mamelodi Sundowns’ talismanic striker Peter Shalulile is dreaming big as the South African giants prepare for their second-ever appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup, taking place in the United States of America. It’s a return to the global stage that has been years in the making for…
African countries have often stolen the spotlight on the world’s grandest stage, accruing multiple Olympic medals, but which ones are the most decorated? The Olympic Games remain one of the most prestigious sporting events on the planet, bringing together countries of the world competing in multiple events across multiple disciplines. African nations have made their…
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticised the Uganda Law Council for denying Senior Counsel Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. In a letter dated December 6, LSK claimed Karua’s involvement in the case appeared…
A flooded river. Image used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/PexelsMore than 100 people have died after flooding in a village near the shores of Lake Tanganyika in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a local official said. The flooding, which affected the village of Kasaba, comes at a vulnerable moment for the Central African nation. Rwanda-backed…
Deputy Chairman of the Independent Authority to evaluate police performance (IPOA), Ann Wanjiku, attended a Senate session in connection with the death of Blogger Albert Ojwang Wanjiku described the preliminary results of the IPOA investigation, including allegations of CCTV system disruption at Central Police Station Senators called on the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja,…