- President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday made his first public appearance after the August 9 presidential elections. The president accompanied by Azimio la Umoja Coast leaders led by outgoing Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho took a walk along the streets of Mombasa greeting residents who had crowded…
- Lawyer Paul Nyamodi has accused IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati of creating a non-existent position in the Commission to give himself exclusive powers. “There’s no such position as the ‘Returning Officer of the presidential election.’ It’s a creation of the IEBC chairperson, created for the purposes…
- Kenya’s Covid-19 positivity rate is now at 1.5 per cent after 13 cases were recorded Wednesday. 7 females and 6 males contracted the virus from a sample size of 848 tested in the last 24 hours. 9 of the cases are Kenyans while 4 are foreigners. The youngest is aged...
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- The Supreme Court has said they will only allow scrutiny of ballot papers from 41 polling stations following demands by various petitioners over the same. Justice Isaac Lenaola made the ruling Wednesday afternoon following demands by three petitioners who wanted to be allowed to scrutinize ballot…
- Five time World Cross country champion Paul Tergat and Daniel Komen have been inducted into the Van Damme Memorial race half of fame for their outstanding performances in the Belgium race in previous editions. Tergat,the president of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, NOC-K took part in…
- The ceremony is set to take place in November this year. Kenyan actor Paul Ogola will be among the jurors for the 50th International Emmys. The actor, who stars in the Kenyan crime drama Crime & Justice, announced the news on his Instagram handle. View this post on Instagram A...
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- Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has formed a 6-member task force to come up with proposals and solutions aimed at reforming the ailing health sector in the region. The task force Chaired by retired former Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health Dr. Francis Kimani, according to the…
- A section of civil societies based in Migori county is calling upon the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to set aside more funds for voter civic education in the next general election. At a stakeholder meeting in Migori County to evaluate the recently held general election, the CSOs…
- Kisii County Secondary Schools music festival kicked-off at the Kisii School with participants from secondary institutions belting out traditional songs from different cultures. Winners in various categories of songs presented in local, English and French languages will proceed to the regional…
- Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro has sacked five county executive committee members and all chief officers in mini changes he made on his first day in office. Mung’aro however extended the contract of County Secretary Arnold Mukare for six months and gave four of the CEC members who served in the…
- 73 students will be joining 48 global universities through scholarships under Equity Group Foundation’s Education and Leadership Development pillar. The scholars will be joining universities in different countries across the globe including the United States of America (USA), Canada, United Kingdom…
- Guinea’s military junta has insisted it is committed to hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and will release funds and fast-track access to land to help the country’s preparations. The announcement on Monday came ahead of a two-day visit by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to…
- Senior Counsel Zehrabanu Janmohamed has asked the Supreme Court to bar the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Wafula Chebukati from conducting any further elections in Kenya. Janmohamed who is representing John Njoroge Kamau, a petitioner in the presidential election…
- Lamu County Governor Issa Timamy will probe illegal appointments made by his predecessor and the Lamu County Public Service Board in the run-up to the just concluded August 2022 elections. Speaking to KNA today in his Mokowe area, Timamy stated that the past administration had contravened the law…
- There was a group of about 50 people somewhere in Karen, who had access to the IEBC ICT system and were intercepting results before they were uploaded in the portal, Senior Counsel Phillip Murgor has claimed. Murgor who is representing Raila Odinga in the presidential election petition says they…
- Thomas Tuchel criticised his Chelsea players for “not being tough enough” and their “soft defending” after losing 2-1 at Southampton. Chelsea slumped to their second defeat of the season when Romeo Lavia and Adam Armstrong delivered a stunning first-half turnaround following Raheem Sterling’s…
- Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has made her first appointments after she was sworn in on August 25. On Tuesday Governor Mwangaza announced some changes in the Meru County Revenue Board in what she said was to ensure efficient service delivery to the Meru people. In the changes, the Governor…
- Record Kenya Premier League champions Gor Mahia have stepped up their preparations for the 2022/23 campaign set to kick off on September 10 according to the fixtures released by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Transition Committee. K’Ogalo under the stewardship of Northern Ireland tactician…
- Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga now says there was a systematic deduction of votes cast for him and Martha Karua in the August 9th election. Through his legal counsel in the ongoing presidential election petition James Orengo, Raila summited that the same number of votes were added to his...…
- Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire has formed a 6-member taskforce to come up with proposals and solutions aimed at reforming the ailing health system. The task force Chaired by retired former Director of Medical Services at the Ministry of Health Dr Francis Kimani, according to the Governor, has a…
- Baringo County Referral Hospital is set to dispose of 42 unclaimed bodies which have overstayed at the mortuary facility for the past three months. This is according to the hospital medical superintendent Dr Gerishom Abakalwa who said they have been forced to take the decision after uncooperative…
- The musical themed film also stars Nigerian musician Dbanj. Kenyan musician and actress, Tanasha Donna, is set to star in the upcoming Nigerian film, Symphony, scheduled for release on September 9th. The film revolves around music and entertainment, and highlights the challenges facing many African…
- The newly appointed National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) board toured Taita Taveta County this month for a boots-on-ground experience and promised to prioritize environmental protection among artisanal miners. Led by NEMA’s incoming chairperson, Eric Wagithuku Mungai, the board was awed…
- The actress starred in the movie “Triangle of Sadness” which won top prize at Cannes this year. South African actress and model, Charlbi Dean, has died at the age of 32. Dean died on Monday at a hospital in New York from a sudden unexpected illness, her representatives said on...
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- Kilifi Governor Gideon Mungaro Tuesday sacked five county executive committee members and all chief officers in a bid to reorganize the County’s administration. The newly elected governor however extended the contract of County Secretary Arnold Mukare for six months and gave four of the CEC…
- The Embu County Government Governor, Cecily Mbarire, has welcomed a payment plan option provided by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) geared at regularising the settlement of outstanding bills by county governments. The plan, Governor Mbarire said, fits well with the county’s plan to…
- The Nakuru Level 5 Hospital through the county government has waived unpaid hospital bills amounting to Ksh5 Million. Governor Susan Kihika said she had met the hospital’s board which after consultations recommended the waiving of accrued bills. Speaking at the hospital after making a fact-finding…
- Cabinet Secretary Amb Raychelle Omamo has Wednesday morning graced the opening of Government of Kenya-United Nations service centre at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Headquarters in Gigiri. The centre will provide one stop post where UN Staff and Diplomatic community will access government…
- Former US President Donald Trump’s social media platform has been barred from Google Play. Google says the platform violates its policies on prohibiting content like physical threats and incitement to violence. The move makes it difficult for users with Android phones to download the app. Devin…
- Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91. Mr Gorbachev, who took power in 1985, opened up the then-USSR to the world and introduced a set of reforms at home. But he was unable to prevent the slow collapse...
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- The former president of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev has died, the Central Clinical Hospital said on Tuesday. “Mikhail Sergeevich Gorbachev died this evening after a serious and long illness,” the hospital told reporters. The ex-president of the USSR turned 91 this year.
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- Stage is set for the 50th edition of Concour D’Elegance, a classic car extravaganza, scheduled September 25th at Ngong Race Course, Nairobi. Organisers, Alfa Romeo Owners club announced this year’s event has attracted 120 participants, 70 cars and 40 motorcycles. Cars will be categorized in 12…
- The CIMIC exercise is a rotational event among the EAC member states with the aim of enhancing regional integration. The East African Community militaries have commenced a week-long Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) in Tanzania. The exercise is aimed at extending medical assistance to the…
- From August 25 to 26, 2022, the 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation was held in Beijing, China, in a combined online/offline mode. The forum was co-hosted by the National Radio and Television Administration of China, the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, and the African Union of…
- The US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has pledged to expedite US visa processing to help clear a backlog of pending applications. The US embassy in Nairobi has adopted several changes to the entire application process and increased the number of visa processing staff to reduce the waiting time for…
- Five people have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 1,062 tested in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate is now at 0.5pc with the national caseload standing at 338,170 from 3,854,643 tested so far. While releasing the statistics, the Ministry of Health said the cases had...
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- The Supreme Court has said it will not intervene on the issue of legal representation dispute between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) and the four dissenting commissioners. In a ruling Tuesday, Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu said the contention between IEBC and its…
- George Wajackoyah’s Roots Party of Kenya has confirmed the appointed Yagnik Vinod Ramji as the Deputy Party Leader. Also appointed are Naran Velji Arjan as CEO and Janet Akinyi Odhiambo as Deputy National Chairperson. In a notice Tuesday, this follows a resolution by the Roots Party National…
- The Supreme Court of Kenya now wants the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to provide access to election infrastructure that was used in the August 9, 2022 election for scrutiny and review. The apex court made the order Tuesday afternoon in light of applications made by Azimio la…
- Manchester United have agreed an £86m deal to sign Ajax winger Antony. Personal terms have been agreed with the 22-year-old, who completed his medical at Carrington on Monday. An agreement has been reached for the transfer of @Antony00 🤝🔴#MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2022 A formal…
- Paul Chebor does not easily come out as a giant slayer but the race to represent the people of Rongai Constituency has certainly made him one. Despite facing an opponent with a name that precedes him, Moi, the MP-elect easily stood a chance given the strong backing United Democratic Movement...
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- Kakamega gubernatorial candidate Cleophas Malala has conceded defeat and congratulated his opponent and Governor elect Fernandes Barasa. “We wish to thank the residents of Kakamega county for believing in our leadership and voting resoundingly for brand Cleo Malala. I congratulate governor elect,…
- Family Bank Group has posted a Ksh. 2.3 billion Profit Before Tax in the first six months of 2022. This is a remarkable 37.4 % increase in Profit before tax compared to KES 1.7 billion registered in the same period in 2021. The profit growth was driven by 24% growth...
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- The government has launched new generation number plates for motor vehicles in an effort to curb illegal motor vehicle import. Speaking during the launch of the new plates at the GSU Recce Unit Headquarters in Ruiru, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i said the move will eliminate loopholes by financial…
- Hearing of petitions by the seven Supreme Court Judges led by Chief Justice Martha Karambu Koome will commence on Wednesday, August 31. During the hearing, the main petitioners who are Raila Odinga and Martha Karua have been allocated 3 hours to make their oral submissions with the other petitions…
- The Supreme Court has consolidated 7 petitions challenging the declaration of President-elect William Ruto as the winner in the August 9 polls. The seven judge bench led by Chief Justice Martha Koome said the petitions raised similar issues and seek similar orders. “The ending of the matters will…
- The Supreme Court has identified 9 issues for determination and consideration by the parties at the ongoing Pre-trial conference. The Court will seek to find out whether the technology deployed by the IEBC for the conduct of the 2022 general elections met the standards of integrity, verifiability,…
- The Supreme Court has rejected an application by President elect William Ruto to bar the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) from being enjoined in the Presidential petition. Ruto argued that LSK can’t be fair since Azimio la Umoja running mate is a member of the society. In it’s petition, LSK...
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- The Supreme Court has struck out Presidential Petition No. E006 by Moses Kuria and King’angi Muturi saying it is incompetent. In its ruling, the Supreme Court said, “we sustain the preliminary objection and strike out the petition with no orders as to costs. With this conclusion, the Notice of…
- The couple’s first child was born on August 26th. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anita Nderu (@anitanderu) Media personality Anita Nderu and her husband Barret Raftery have announced the birth of their daughter, Kaya Gacheri Catalina Raftery. Anita shared the joyous news in an…
