Migrants are to start being detained within weeks in preparation for the first flights taking off to Rwanda, the Home Office has said. It comes after the Guardian reported people would start to be transferred to detention centres on Monday. In response, the Home Office said the government was “entering the final phase” of operationalising the policy. […]
South Africa’s former President Thabo Mbeki has vowed to remove “rotten apples” and “thieves” from the governing African National Congress (ANC) party. The 81-year-old was on the campaign trail for the ANC for the first time ahead of elections in May. He made the pledge in front of cheering crowds in Soweto as the party […]
Ukrainian servicemen fire with a tank towards Russian troops near a front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy Russia says the transfer of F-16 fighter jets from the armies of European countries to Ukraine could trigger World War III. Against the background of the arrival of […]
The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has enhanced the regional climate body’s ability to provide early warning and preparedness information in effect bolstering disaster preparedness and response capabilities. Through the support of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) program for the implementation of a pioneering project titled “Strengthening Early Warning Systems for […]
Focusing on the development of artificial intelligence (AI), the third CMG Forum was held on Monday in Beijing. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening of the event and delivered a […]
Burkina Faso has suspended yet more foreign media outlets over their coverage of a report accusing its army of killing 223 civilians. The report, by US-based Human Rights Watch (HRW), said it believed the the massacre in February was in retaliation for villagers aiding armed Islamists. The West African nation’s military government has denied the […]
AFC Leopards advanced to the semi finals of the Mozzart Bet Cup for the second successive season after beating Division Two side Compel Fc 3-1 in their quarter final match played at Dandora Stadium. AFC seeking their first Mozzart Bet Cup since 2017 fell behind to an early goal scored by Philip Simiyu.AFC Leopards […]
Team Kenya on arrival at JKIA Team Kenya from the just concluded East Africa Regional Athletics Championships returned home on Sunday afternoon from Zanzibar, where they emerged winners in both the under 18 and under 20 categories as well as retaining overall title. Kenya juniors bagged 23 medals ,12 gold,6 silver and 5 bronze medals […]
The National U20 rugby team, Chipu, beat Zimbabwe 28-13 to reclaim the Barthes Under 20 rugby title at Harare Sports Club,Harare,Zimbabwe The victory sees Chipu qualify for the World Rugby U20 Trophy which will be held in July in Scotland. Playing at Home Zimbabwe went into the lead after Tawana Nyashabwane scored off the […]
Asad Anwar, defied odds to triumph in the sixth edition of the Rallycross held at the Kasarani Super Spectator Stage in Nairobi. The 2014 Autocross 4WD Champion topped the podium in the Open Class category, with a time of 06:21.82, to pip Rwandese driver Giancarlo Davite (06:33.30) and Rookie Ishmael Azeli (06:37.60) to claim the […]
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has recognized the performance registred by the County teams that participated at this year’s Kenya Youth Inter-County Sports Association (KYISA) games held in Malindi, Kilifi County. Speaking while feting the teams Mutahi remarked: ‘’I wish to congratulate the teams for representing and raising the Nyeri County flag high. Two […]
