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The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, commenced their World Rugby Series promotion campaign with a strong start by defeating Samoa 19-12 in their opening Pool B match at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Friday evening. Shujaa began impressively, with co-captain Vincent Onyala scoring the first try and fellow captain Tony Omondi successfully converting,…
Rodgers Oloo, a passionate young man from Nakuru County, has captured the hearts of many with his unique companionship with a hawk named Johnson. We met Rodgers far from his home in the bustling Nairobi Central Business District. Rodgers’ story is far from ordinary. Known as the Nakuru Street Boy, he has become a familiar…
President William Ruto has announced plans to elevate Bungoma to city status, positioning it as Kenya’s fifth city. Speaking in Bungoma on Friday, ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations, President Ruto revealed his administration’s intention to develop the Western town to a level comparable to Nairobi, the nation’s capital. “For Bungoma, I am planning to come…
President William Ruto has pledged a substantial investment of USD 100 million (Ksh.13.2 billion) over the next three years in Africa’s key multilateral financial institutions. This investment is aimed at increasing Kenya’s shareholding and demonstrating confidence in these institutions. The funds will be allocated to the Africa Development Bank, Afreximbank, and the Trade Development Bank….
The climbing season on Mount Everest has officially ended, with mountaineers leaving the world’s highest peak on Wednesday. This year’s season, which broke multiple records, also witnessed the loss of eight climbers, according to tourism officials and expedition organizers. More than 600 climbers and guides successfully reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit, as confirmed by Rakesh…
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have withheld Kylian Mbappe’s wages for April and a substantial bonus, totaling around 80 million euros, amid a financial dispute, sources close to the negotiations told AFP on Wednesday. This decision is linked to an agreement from last year when Mbappe agreed to waive part of his bonus at the start of…
Each Member of Parliament will now receive an additional Ksh.30 million following a last-minute adjustment to the proposed 2024-2025 budget. This increment comes amidst public outcry over the Finance Bill 2024, which proposes further taxation burdens on citizens. The National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, led by Ndindi Nyoro, has defended the increased allocation, stating…
President William Ruto has called for reforms of the global financial architecture to address destabilising debt and climate vulnerabilities in Africa. The President said there is need to address the current situation because countries in the continent are struggling with high financing interest rates, while also dealing with climate shocks and constrained government revenues. Consequently,…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has justified its Wednesday raid at Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir’s Rahma Broadcasting Corporation. In a statement to newsrooms in the evening, the taxman asserted that the exercise was conducted in accordance with established procedures, including the issuance of demand notices to the company. According to KRA, the broadcaster neither complied…
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in mountainous Rwanda, gospel sensation Israel Mbonyi has become a beloved figure in Kenya and the East Africa region at large. Rated among the most influential figures in the Rwandese gospel music scene, the 32-year-old songwriter and worship leader has garnered a fan base that extends…