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…
Opposition leader Raila Odinga has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration over its response to the ongoing heavy rains that have caused havoc countrywide. The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party leader now wants the flood crisis affecting various counties declared a national disaster, while at the same time opposing the forceful…
Rwandese striker Arthur Gitego has vowed to lead AFC Leopards to FKF Cup victory,aiming to end their trophy drought since 2016. AFC Leopards striker Arthur Gitego has declared that his team possesses the right qualities to vie for the FKF Cup trophy this season. Ingwe’s quest for silverware has been reinvigorated after they qualified for…
Myanmar’s military government will no longer allow conscription-age men to travel out of the country for work, weeks after an enlistment order prompted many to try and flee. On Thursday, authorities said they would suspend all applications from men for overseas work permits. There is a large diaspora of Myanmar citizens working in other countries…
Two Nigerian soldiers will face trial over a drone bombing that killed dozens of civilians last year in the north-western Kaduna state, the defence headquarters has said. It said the soldiers will face “a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident”, in which at least at least 85 civilians were killed….
A suspected thug was shot and seriously wounded in a botched robbery incident in the Komarocks area, Nairobi. Police said one of the officers who tried to arrest the suspect and his two accomplices was stabbed and wounded in the drama on Wednesday evening. The police officer was stabbed with a penknife on the left…
The cabinet has warned that Cyclone Hidaya might hit the coastal region if the rains persist. “The coastal region is likely to experience Cyclone Hidaya, which will result in heavy rainfall and large waves,” the Cabinet said. Cabinet further said the Hidaya will be accompanied by strong winds that could affect marine activities in the…
Julius Yego has voiced his opinion following the directive by Athletics Integrity Unit requiring athletes coming from Category ‘A’ countries to undergo three tests before Paris Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit on Wednesday, May 1, announced strict measures that will look to ensure fair competition and upholding the integrity of the sport ahead of the…
