Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye claimed victory in the edition of the 2024 New York City Marathon. The 2024 edition of the New York City Marathon saw new champions being crowned in the name of Sheila Chepkirui and Abdi Nageeye. Sheila Chepkirui has been consistent since her debut at the 2022 Valencia Marathon but has…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused cartels of orchestrating the recent resistance to the rollout of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking on Sunday, November 3, 2024, Mudavadi explained that much of the opposition stems from graft cartels trying to protect their interests associated with the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)….
Education CS Julius Ogamba supervises the distribution of Day 1 KCSE exam papers The Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) theory examinations began on Monday, with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba overseeing the distribution of papers at the Kibra DCC container. This year, a total of 965,501 candidates are registered for the exams across 10,754…
Nyeri Central Assistant County Commissioner, Sammy Nyaga (left) and Nyeri Central Sub-County Director of Education, Rose Boiyo (right) supervise the opening of a carton box containing the English Functional Skills paper. In the afternoon, the candidates will write Chemistry Paper 1. By Wangari Mwangi and Kuria Antony …
Harambee Starlets striker Esse Akida is still without a club since leaving Greek giants PAOK in July but she is not jumping at offers coming her way over a number of reasons. Harambee Starlets forward Esse Akida is not in a hurry to join a new club if she does not get a well-paying offer….
An autopsy report has confirmed that content creator and influencer Tabitha Gatwiri died from suffocation. Conducted at the Kenyatta University Funeral Home, the report revealed that Gatwiri, 29, succumbed to positional asphyxia—a form of suffocation that occurs when a person’s position restricts their breathing. The report indicated that her death also involved brain edema, or…
Police in South Africa have forced 540 illegal miners out of an abandoned mine shaft and arrested them. Earlier this week, security forces blocked deliveries of food and water to the miners in a bid to push them out of the mine. The miners experienced “starvation and dehydration” and were forced to resurface, police say….
A total of 26,989 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates in Migori County will be sitting for their exams this morning. Migori County has 312 examination centres in 12 sub-counties, and 14 examination containers are spread throughout the county. Migori County Commissioner Kisilu Mutua who oversaw the…
On Monday, November 4, national dailies widely reported the continued concern about the kidnappings and murders. Top news in today's newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation/The Standard.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation This newspaper reported that Mount Kenya leaders, who avoided hostile residents after voting to remove former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua, are now planning a comeback in…
Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has begun his preparations for a promising 2025 season after a record-threatening 2024. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has already started preparing for the 2025 season and so far, things are looking up for him. Fresh from winning the men’s 2km race at the third Athletics Kenya cross country…
Detectives have launched a manhunt for two suspects involved in a violent robbery captured on CCTV in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area. The incident occurred on Friday, November 1, 2024, around 4:40 PM, when an armed individual gained entry into Ushirika Tower wielding a hammer. According to police reports, Everlyne, a Ugandan house help, assisted the man…
A faction of the opposition continues to express its support for President William Ruto and his administration. In light of recent political developments, which have seen members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Raila Odinga, appointed to key cabinet positions, ODM leaders have reaffirmed their full backing of the head of state and…
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reveals the haunting journey from a childhood marked by hardship and violence to becoming a symbol of hope, courage, and resilience, battling personal demons along the way. Everyone has a story but few stories unfold with the heartbreak redemption and unflinching vulnerability of Siya Kolisi’s. In a small home in the…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma expressed his views on the forthcoming appointment of the Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) on Sunday, November 3, 2024. He noted that the current vacancy, temporarily held by Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi after Kithure Kindiki became Deputy President, should be filled by a Luo. Kaluma emphasized that all communities in…
Now well established as Kenya’s most diverse celebration of the New Year, Beneath The Baobabs Festival 2024/5 marks an incredible 10 Years of New Year Festivals in Kilifi. The event has provided a platform for contemporary Kenyan Music, Art and Dance, whilst celebrating one of the most beautiful regions of Kenya. Additionally, Beneath the Baobabs…