At least 2000 schools across the country will not open on Monday as planned, as they are either inaccessible due to flooding or infrastructure has been damaged by the recent heavy rains. This was revealed by Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga on Monday while appearing on Radio Citizen. Chidzuga said students in the affected schools…
he Kenyan shilling gained 16 percent in the first quarter of 2024 to stand at a new high of 131.8 to the U.S. dollar at the end of March, the Central Bank of Kenya said Tuesday. The apex noted that the currency gained from 157 at the beginning of January, with the rise attributed to…
During the burial ceremony of the late Joseph Muiga, father to Mejja Donk Benjamin Gathiru, MP Embakasi Central, Babu reminded Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that Azimio leader Raila Odinga was going becoming the next African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. Babu laid claim to Raila’s position as the leader of opposition, warning Gachagua to be careful…
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,…
Kenya has officially started a three-day mourning period for the 10 Kenya Defence Forces soldiers, including General Francis Ogolla. The incident occurred on Thursday at 2pm in the Kaben area of Elgeyo-Marakwet when the helicopter, which had just taken off, crashed and caught fire. How did late Captain Hillary entertain team? Captain Hillary Litali is…
Forty guests and several staff members were rescued at Masai Mara Game Reserve after River Talek burst its banks and overflowed. Speaking to the media at Sarova Mara Lodge, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu said no casualties or fatalities reported. Floods have impacted nine camps including Tipilikwani camp, Mara Leisure camp, Mara Base camp, Olkinyei camp,…
After serving as Council of Governors (CoG) vice chair, Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has been elected to serve as chair, replacing Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru who served for two terms. Abdullahi won the seat after an election held at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi where Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga was elected to serve as…
Kajiado North MP Onesmus Ngogoyo has dismissed as hot air evidence tabled by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Mutuse has in his motion tabled on September 26 listed 11 grounds on which he wants the Deputy President removed from office, including advancing ethnic division, gross violation of the constitution,…
Coach David Kimutai wants Athletics Kenya to maintain the African Games walk race team for the 2024 World Athletics Race Walking Team Championship scheduled for April 21 in Antalya, Turkey. “The team is fantastic and can shock the world. All they need is support from all quarters,” said Kimutai They showed potential and must compete…
A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors say he took $35m (£27m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. Toledo, 78, was in office between 2001 and…
