Tanzania’s 396-kilometer highway connecting the port city of Dar es Salaam and southern regions of Lindi and Mtwara was shut down on Sunday after flash floods washed away at least four main bridges, said an official. “The highway has been closed until further notice,” Joseph Mwasabeja, the Tanzania Fire and Fescue Force commander for Lindi region, told…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech wants officers who included the name of Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana nominee, Vincent Kemosi, in the appointee list to be held accountable. Kemosi did not appear for vetting before the Departmental Committee on Foreign Relations and had even turned down the job. Koech therefore argued that for him to appear…
St Mirren will have to do without the Kenyan striker for the rest of the season while Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat will hope that he recovers before the World Cup qualifiers. Harambee Stars and St Mirren have been dealt a blow as striker Jonah Ayunga will miss the remainder of the season after successfully…
Some ODM stalwarts have dismissed claims that the party will disintegrate should their leader Raila Odinga leave for African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship. Raila is seeking the continent’s top position and should he succeed, he will be forced to abandon local political activities for the continental role. His possible exit has caused some jittery in…
The Ministry of Interior has announced that 37 counties are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall this Sunday. The forecast follows an advisory from the Kenya Meteorological Department. The moderate to heavy rainfall will be accompanied by thunderstorms. Nairobi is among the 37 counties set to experience the forecasted weather conditions. The weatherman has…
Kenya National Highways Authority has announced the reopening of the closed Nakuru-Eldoret highway at Timboroa. The road had been rendered impassable following heavy rains that weakened a section of the road leaving it exhibiting signs of a possible collapse. “The Kenya National Highways Authority is pleased to inform the public that the Nakuru-Eldoret (A8) Highway…
Two people including a nine-year-old boy were injured in Rapogi Village, Migori County, during a clash between rival political groups at a funeral event. The victims were caught in the chaos as opposing groups, one aligned with Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko and the other supportive of Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, engaged in violence. Gunshots rent…
Former Kisumu All-Stars player arrested after AK47 linked to violent robbery and murder in Kondele, Kisumu County, was recovered. Former Kisumu All-Stars footballer Byron Billy Owuor has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery that led to the murder of a businesswoman in the Kondele area of Kisumu County. The 26-year-old midfielder was apprehended…
President William Ruto has appointed High Commissioners, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives and Consuls-General who will serve in Kenya’s Foreign Missions. A High Commissioner is the chief diplomat in a high commission. The position is equivalent to an ambassador save that the latter is the chief diplomat in an embassy. All nominated were vetted by the National…
Various parts of Nairobi continued to experience heavy rainfall Saturday morning. The City is among the counties the weatherman predicted will continue to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall across the country. The heavy rains saw some areas flooded with some roads rendered impassable due to flooding. Images shared by Kenyans on social media painted…
