President William Ruto has sent out a warm message of hope to Kenyans as the Easter weekend begins this Friday. Ruto said Easter is a time for all people of goodwill, in Kenya and worldwide, to join the Christian faithful in reflecting on the enduring and universal lessons from the life and times of Jesus…
Hellen Obiri made it back-to-back titles at Boston Marathon with fellow Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and Edna Kiplagat completing a podium sweep. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri defended her Boston Marathon title after running a tactical race to fend off the challenge of compatriot Sharon Lokedi on Monday April 15. It was an all Kenyan affair as Obiri…
World Bank has projected Kenya’s economy to grow by five per cent this year, driven mainly by increased investment based on restored access to international capital markets. This, it says, will spur investor confidence and capital inflows, as well as more credit to the private sector through reduced domestic government borrowing. Other growth drivers include…
The Rwandese Government has faulted the United States for alleging its involvement in the bombing of a displacement camp in Goma, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a statement dated May 5, Rwanda said laying blame on them without any investigations is unjustified. Rwznda added that they will not carry the blame for…
Farmers who bought fake or substandard fertiliser face huge losses after Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi remained non-committal on the compensation framework despite President William Ruto’s directive. Appearing before Senate Committee on Agriculture probing the fake fertiliser matter, he said the affected farmers will be compensated with top dressing fertiliser at an additional fee. “We want…
At least three suspected bandits were killed in a fierce shootout with security officers at Loima in Turkana. The dramatic confrontation that happened Saturday evening at Kangalita in Kalemnyang also saw the recovery of an AK 47 rifle. Among those killed, police say, is a notorious bandit who was wanted for multiple violent crimes. He…
Fans have showed support for two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge after he shared the agony he endured following social media trolls that linked him to Kelvin Kiptum’s death. Kenyans have offered support to marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge after he opened up on the fears for his life and that of his family following wrongful links…
The late Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Omondi Ogolla is set to be laid to rest today, Sunday, April 21, 2024. According to the family, General Ogolla is to be laid to rest within 72 hours after his death by his wish. The fallen General is said to have preferred a simple burial with…
A 43-year-old Catholic priest has been pronounced dead, hours after checking into a hotel with his lover. Joseph Kariuki checked into Monalisa Hotel, Murang’a on Saturday evening, June 8. He was in the company of a 32-year-old woman identified as, Ruth Nduhi, and the couple spent the night at the hotel. Police say Nduhi doubled…
Former Scangroup CEO Bharat Thakrar has sued the firm’s UK-based parent WPP Plc, its subsidiary WPP Scangroup, and all its directors in a Nairobi court for alleged loss and reputational, emotional and mental damage linked to the events that followed his suspension from the company he founded. He is seeking more than half a billion…
