Five individuals lost their lives and eight others suffered severe injuries in a traffic collision on the Eldoret-Nakuru Highway early Saturday morning. At around 3:30 am, a tragic accident occurred at Migaa, Nakuru County, involving a 14-seater matatu traveling from Eldoret to Nakuru and a truck, resulting in a head-on …
Read More »Uhuru Heads AU Election Mission for South Africa Elections
The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 29 May 2024 General Elections. At the invitation of the Government of South Africa and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, approved the …
Read More »President Ruto Engages in High-Level Discussions with Former President Obama
President William Ruto on Thursday held talks with former U.S. President Barack Obama in Washington, D.C. The two leaders exchanged views on democratic developments, climate and peace and security challenges in Africa. President Ruto termed it a “productive engagement”. “I have had a productive engagement with the Former President of …
Read More »[PHOTOS] CS Kindiki Inspects Current Efforts to Restore and Revive Sections of Nairobi Riverside Areas.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki conducted an inspection on Friday of the ongoing efforts to reclaim and restore various parts of the Nairobi Rivers Corridor. Kindiki highlighted that 40,000 households have willingly relocated from the riparian zones of Nairobi, Mathare, and Ngong Rivers, as well as other smaller tributaries. ALSO …
Read More »Hindu Council Donates 50 Water Tanks in Laikipia
Laikipia County and the Hindu Council of Kenya have joined forces to tackle the issue of water scarcity in the region. At a ceremony held in Rumuruti, the Council generously donated 50 water tanks, each holding 3,000 liters, to local women as part of the Jal Seva Water Project kick-off. …
Read More »Government Allocates Sh1.5 Billion for Affirmative Action
The government has allocated Sh1.5 billion to aid affirmative action initiatives in the 47 counties across various programs. Administered by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, this funding constitutes the third and fourth installments. It will primarily support school bursaries for students from disadvantaged backgrounds in accordance with …
Read More »Raila, Sifuna Visits Rhodes House at Oxford University in UK
Raila Odinga, the opposition leader who departed the country on Wednesday, visited Rhodes House at Oxford University, UK. He was accompanied by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Jared Okello. ALSO READ: Hundreds Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Remote Papua New Guinea Village In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for …
Read More »Hundreds Feared Dead After Landslide Hits Remote Papua New Guinea Village
By: Reuters Hundreds are feared dead after a massive landslide flattened dozens of homes and buried families alive in a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea (PNG) early on Friday, a resident said. More than 50 homes, many with people still asleep inside, were buried when the landslide hit …
Read More »Man Utd’s Rashford left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad
Marcus Rashford paid for his poor season as the Manchester United forward was left out of England boss Gareth Southgate’s provisional 33-man squad for Euro 2024 on Tuesday. Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and Chelsea skipper Reece James were among the other big names to miss out on the squad, …
Read More »[PHOTOS]: President Ruto tours Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta
President William Ruto on Tuesday visited the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The head of state, who is on the second day of his state visit to the US, also met celebrated TV host Steve Harvey. Ruto was accompanied by First Lady Rachel Ruto, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, …
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