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The government has issued a cautionary advisory to schools nationwide, urging them not to resume operations amidst the flood emergency triggered by the ongoing heavy rainfall. In an appearance on the Hot 96 Breakfast show, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized the importance of school administrators adhering to President William Ruto’s …

Ten officials from the Ol Kalou constituency National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), including individuals holding directorial positions in private companies, have been apprehended on allegations of embezzling Ksh55 million in Nyandarua County. The arrests, made public on Monday, May 6, 2024, by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), pertain …

Harry Maguire, the defender for Manchester United, will be out of action for approximately three weeks due to a muscle injury, as announced by the club on Sunday. This setback occurred during a training session, adding Maguire to United’s already lengthy list of injured players. ALSO READ: Mbappe And PSG Aim …

A fatal incident occurred during UDA grassroots elections in Kayole, Nairobi, where a man was stabbed and killed amid clashes between groups. Police have detained two suspects related to the stabbing of a man in his forties, who was rushed to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital with wounds to his chest …

Governor Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu has successfully distributed bursary checks to disadvantaged students across all 30 wards in the region. Personally delivering the checks to recipients’ doorsteps, Governor Bii emphasized the importance of this initiative in directly engaging with the community and gaining insights into their challenges. The distribution …

By: AFP Paris Saint-Germain are bidding to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit and beat Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League semi-final return match on Tuesday, with the aim of bringing the curtain down on the Kylian Mbappe era at the club in the final at Wembley. The only time PSG …

1,048 individuals affected by flooding in Baringo South, specifically from Longeiwan, Sintaan, and Eldume villages, have been safely relocated to secure locations over the past two days, as confirmed by the Kenya Red Cross. The Kenya Red Cross announced on Monday, May 6, 2024, that around 1,048 flood victims have …

In the inaugural match of the Rugby Super Series at the RFUEA Grounds, the Lions demonstrated their prowess by defeating the Rhinos with a score of 29-7. Under Coach Oliver Mang’eni’s guidance, the Lions surged ahead with a commanding 22-0 lead by halftime, dictating the flow of the game. The …

By: BBC Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Al Jazeera is to be shut down in Israel. Mr Netanyahu accused the Qatari-owned network of “incitement” and said the cabinet decision had been unanimous. Al Jazeera condemned the move as “criminal”. Foreign journalists are banned from entering Gaza and …

Kisumu County has issued a public health warning regarding an increase in Nairobi fly activity in the Dunga and Paga beach areas. These flies, also known as Narrow Bee Flies, tend to proliferate during periods of heavy rainfall, especially in areas with decomposing wood and inadequate sanitation practices. The County …