Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history by becoming the first Kenyan-born individual to secure a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives in the just concluded U.S. elections. Running under the Democratic–Farmer-Labor Party, Hiltsley won with an impressive 64.78% of the vote, representing Minnesota’s District 38A—a diverse area that includes parts of southwestern Brooklyn Park and…
World leaders began sending congratulatory messages to Donald Trump on Wednesday as election results showed he had taken an insurmountable lead to clinch the US presidency. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, his British counterpart Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the first to send their congratulations, pledging…
Just moments after Donald Trump declared victory in the just concluded US polls after he had captured Pennsylvania, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has joined other Kenyan leaders in sending congratulatory messages to him. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Gachagua termed Trump’s self-declared victory as one of the greatest…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured he will ensure that the forthcoming football elections will be free and fair even as he declared that the outgoing FKF President Nick Mwendwa was not eligible to vie for the vice presidency in the elections scheduled for the 7th of December this year. Appearing before the…
Over 300 households in Kisa Central ward, Khwisero Sub County have a reason to smile after a community water project was commissioned. Area MP Christopher Aseka said the project is a key milestone in providing a sustainable water solution that is a fundamental need for the residents. He…
Ulinzi Stars forward Enosh Ochieng has explained the impact of their huge victory over AFC Leopards over the weekend. Ulinzi Stars striker Enosh Ochieng believes their 2-0 victory over AFC Leopards in the FKF Premier League, achieved on Sunday, November 3, at Meru’s Kinoru Stadium will be a huge confidence booster as they attempt to…
On Tuesday, November 5, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua explained why the residents of Mount Kenya did not protest after his removal from power According to Gachagua, many leaders expected his followers to react angrily to his removal The former Member of Parliament for Mathira called on his followers to remain calm and only express…
Detectives have arrested another suspect in the murder investigation of Willis Ayieko Onyango, a former Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo. Authorities apprehended Fredrick Otieno Omondi in Kisumu, believing he played a crucial role in the events leading up to the brutal abduction and murder of Ayieko. Omondi, a motorcycle rider, allegedly transported Victor Ouma,…
Kenyan-born Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has made history after securing a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. Huldah who is from Nyamira County has become the first Kenyan-born politician to hold office in the United States. In an emotional speech after winning the seat, excited Huldah thanked her supporters adding that her win is historical….
© WHO/Omer Tarig A six-month-old girl was the first child to receive the malaria vaccine in Sudan, during Tuesday’s vaccine roll-out event in Gedaref. Sudan has launched its first malaria vaccination campaign amid 18 months of civil conflict, aiming to protect thousands of children from the deadly disease. On Monday, The Federal Ministry of Health,…
Residents of Moigutwo and Kaptumo sub locations in Baringo Central Sub County are counting losses after a suspected leopard mauled more than ten sheep. Talai Location Chief Thomas Chepyegon who confirmed the incident to KNA by phone Wednesday said that the marauding wild animal which kills and removes…
Donald Trump scored early wins in key states, including Texas and Florida, gaining a lead over Kamala Harris Harris maintained support in Democratic strongholds like New York and Maryland, and the results continued to show. Battleground states like Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina remain important as both candidates vie for victory Economic stability, democracy and…
Faith Kipyegon is recharging her batteries by sampling the best of flora and fauna having taken her family on a safari game drive ahead of a grueling 2025 campaign. Multiple Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon is enjoying her off-season in style after her impressive 2024 campaign that saw her win multiple titles. Having promised to spend…
31 suspects in the KSh 5.8 million fake gold scandal were arrested from their offices in Runda, Industrial Area and Ridgeways The DCI team found a number of luxury items including certificates of approval from various government ministries, four cars, and metal boxes full of fake gold bars. Nashon Angudha, who is believed to be…
The National Treasury has announced plans to reinstate eight tax provisions previously removed from the rejected Finance Bill 2024. The Treasury will consolidate these tax measures into three new bills: the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024; the Tax Procedures (Amendment) Bill, 2024; and the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi…