In a tense women’s 5000m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Monday night, Kenya emerged victorious as Faith Kipyegon’s appeal for a silver medal was upheld. Kipyegon, who initially finished second after being overtaken by fellow Kenyan Beatrice Chebet, had been disqualified for obstruction, with her medal originally awarded …

Rebecca Miano, the nominee for Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, has outlined why she is the ideal choice for the role. She highlighted her extensive experience in executive positions, including a five-year tenure as a CEO. In her previous roles, Miano developed essential skills in leadership, organizational management, operations, finance, …

A suspect in a gun dealing case who had dramatically escaped from Karen Police Station, Nairobi, was re-arrested on Friday, August 2, in the Kasarani area. He had fled the station as police were processing him following the discovery of a large cache of firearms and ammunition at his home. …

By: SPUTNIK In May 2023, in the wake of heavy rains and floods in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe received a fleet of 18 Russian-made helicopters for disaster management and air ambulances. In the same spirit of cooperation, this Thursday, Russia, with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Harare, …

By: BBC News At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, a police spokesman has said. Abdifatah Adan Hassan said around 63 people are wounded, some of them critically. Video footage …

Trade Cabinet Secretary nominee Salim Mvurya disclosed a net worth of Ksh.158 million during his appearance before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments for vetting on Saturday. This is an increase of Ksh.38 million from the Ksh.120 million he reported in September 2022, when he was previously vetted for a …

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has issued a stern warning to cartels operating within the Ministry of Agriculture. Emphasising his commitment to integrity, Karanja declared that cartels in Kilimo House will soon be out of business. “The other principle I hold very dear is having the country’s and farmers’ …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has announced the revocation of Cleophas Malala’s appointment as interim Secretary General.   In a statement on Friday, the party said that upon consultation, the position will be taken up by vice chairperson, Hassan Omar, on an Interim basis.   The party’s National Executive …

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has cleared the air about the perceived relations with former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi. Karanja said he has never been a personal assistant to Linturi as has been claimed. Karanja was the first to be vetted by the Committee on Appointments on day two …

The Kakamega County government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Practical Action and Regen Organics on collection and management of waste. Regen organics, an agricultural engineering group, is establishing an organic fertiliser plant at Matawa in Mumias West that is expected to convert waste into organic fertiliser.   The …