The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) celebrated its 30th anniversary during its triennial conference this past week in Nairobi, marking three decades at the forefront of a mission to achieve gender parity in African education. Since June 1993, FAWE, has envisioned education as a catalyst for change, particularly for African girls and women. Operating […]
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Kenya Revenue Authority have confiscated 3,800 bottles of counterfeit alcohol after raiding a residential house in Kirigiti, Kiambu County. The illicit liquor included bottles of Chrome, Kibao, Aquila and Trace gins. Additionally, 24,000 pieces of counterfeit KRA Stamps, 260 liters of Ethanol, sacks of assorted bottle […]
Garissa town has been marooned after Tana River burst its banks. Footage shot from a helicopter shows a looming humanitarian crisis as parts of the town and homes are submerged by muddy waters after the flooding. The video was shot by the Kenya Red Cross regional manager after a daylong food distribution drive in various […]
The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) unveiled its report on Saturday with a number of recommendations. The Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung’wah led team outlined proposals on the reduction of the cost of living, audit the 2022 electoral process, and restructure the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The Committee was able to reach consensus on […]
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of killing George Floyd was stabbed in federal prison Friday, sources told ABC News. Sources familiar add that Chauvin is as of now in “stable” condition and is expected to survive. An inmate was assaulted at The Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local […]
A new study now shows that the crime rate in Kenya is one of the highest on the African Continent. A research commissioned by Global Initiative Against Transnational Crime shows Kenya is a near hub for terrorism, human trafficking, and money laundering. The findings in the report titled “Africa Organized Crime Index 2023, Increasing Criminality, […]
The Kenya Under 18 boys soccer team, Junior Stars thrashed Sudan 5-0 in their opening group A match of the CECAFA U18 championship that kicked off today at Jomo Kenyatta Mamboleo Stadium,Kisumu. Louise Ingavi got a first of his brace when he opened the floodgates after seven minutes when he headed home Junior Stars […]
Bayer Leverkusen returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen that equalled the best start in the history of the league. Their record of 11 wins and one draw after 12 games matches Bayern Munich’s effort in 2015-16. An own goal from Olivier Deman put Leverkusen ahead before […]
2009 Kenyan Premier League Champions Sofapaka battled to a 1-1 with AFC leopards in Football Kenya Federation Premier League match played Saturday at Machakos Stadium. Despite the draw Sofapaka remains in 18th place on the standings with a paltry eight points from 12 games while AFC leopards moved to 14th position on 10 points,15 […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Health Nakhumicha S. Wafula was among the dignitaries that attended Senator Allan Chesang Foundation Super League Finals staged on Saturday afternoon at the Kitale National Polytechnic Institute in Trans-Nzoia County. The culmination of the tournament now in its second edition saw hosts Sikhendu FC which emerged winners after an emphatic 1-0 […]
As the country continues to receive above-normal rainfall, the Umoja Buyu dam on the border between Laikipia and Nyandarua counties has been washed away. The dam in Leshau Pondo ward of Ndaragwa Sub County is said to have filled with water before the wall collapsed spilling all the water. Residents claim water from the dam […]
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba officially unveiled Kiprugut Chumo Satdium in Kericho. The stadium formerly known as Kericho Green Stadium was renamed on October 20th during the Mashujaa Dayn national celebrations conducted at the stadium. The name change was announced by President William Ruto on that day and Saturday’s events formalizes the renaming of […]
