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Kenya’s Edwin Okong’o lived up to his promise to deliver gold as he beat Morocco’s Yassine Elouarz in the men’s middleweight 75kg category. Okong’o beat the Moroccan 3-1 as the boxing programme of the African Games concluded at Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra on Friday. The feat was historical because the last Kenyan to win…
Fitch upgraded its credit rating for UK government debt from “negative” to “stable” Friday, citing easing economic policy risks, while reaffirming the country’s AA- rating. The US ratings agency’s decision will likely be well-received by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, whose Conservatives badly trail the main opposition Labour party in polls ahead of local elections…
Renowned actress Minne Kariuki has candidly shared her emotional journey, from the heartbreak of losing her unborn child in 2023 to the joy of expecting again. Minne, who is currently pregnant, expressed a mix of emotions upon learning about her pregnancy, following the heartbreaking loss the previous year. “I was elated but I was very…
Uganda’s president Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defense ministry said on Friday. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, 48, a general in the military, is widely seen as his father’s successor in waiting and once stirred controversy by threatening to invade neighbouring Kenya. The ministry said in a statement he…
On Friday, March 8, the National Environment Management Authority of Kenya (NEMA) announced the closure of Kiamaiko slaughterhouses. According to the environmental authority, the measure was taken following a court judgment granted on July 28, 2022, which directed the cessation of meat industry services. Following the instructions to shut down the meat supplier, the government…
Mulamwah dissed his baby mama, Carol Sonnie, in a TikTok video challenge a few days ago. Carol reacted by claiming she informed her child that his father, Mulamwah, worked as a casual laborer on the railway. It’s like riding a locomotive. Mulamwah has now sued Carol Sonnie for custody of the child and does not…
On Sunday, the family of Charles ‘Charlie’ J. Ouda confirmed his death at the age of 38. “Dear friends and family, it is with great sadness that we share the passing of Charles ‘Charlie’ J.Ouda on the night of February 3, 2024,” the family said in a statement. Ouda, an actor, writer, director, television host,…
On Sunday, January 28, the Judiciary and Executive, through Huduma Kenya, clarified the constitutionality of providing judicial services at Huduma Centres around the country. This came after Chief Justice Martha Koome, Huduma Kenya CEO Ben Chilumo, and Attorney General Justin Muturi were sued over the move. In a case filed by Carolyne Kamende Daudi, it was…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his determination to continue with the Affordable Housing Programme, despite criticism and hurdles. Ruto, speaking in Meru County minutes after the Court of Appeal confirmed the High Court’s verdict declaring the levy deductions unlawful, stated that he would listen to Kenyans’ concerns before continuing the project. While it was unknown…
Update: The High Court has deferred the case surrounding the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani after former Citizen TV anchor Jacque Maribe failed to appear in court due to sickness. Lady Justice Grace Nzioka stated that all parties must be physically present in court to ensure the legal system’s integrity.Due to unexpected circumstances, she postponed…
