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Most Muslims in Kenya are expected to fast this Saturday, June 15, 2024, to mark the Day of Arafa. This day is particularly significant for Muslims not performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, as fasting on the Day of Arafa is highly recommended. Unlike Ramadan, fasting on the Day of Arafa is optional but widely…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated an investigation into the disappearance of Ksh.1.2 billion from Garissa County. The probe targets eight senior officials accused of embezzling public funds. Raids were conducted on the offices and residences of the implicated officials, resulting in the seizure of documents critical to the investigation. So far, three…
Fans attending Euro 2024 will receive more detailed information on Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions, UEFA announced on Wednesday. Roberto Rosetti, head of UEFA’s refereeing committee, stated that stadium screens across Germany will display “technical explanations” of VAR calls to enhance spectator understanding. This move aims to address one of the major criticisms of VAR…
Athletics Kenya (AK) has announced a formidable team of 59 athletes for the African Senior Championships, set to take place from June 21 to 26, 2024, in Douala, Cameroon. The team consists of 26 female and 33 male athletes who will immediately begin residential training to prepare for the event. “The team will report for…
Five Kenya Forest Service officers were arraigned at the Eldama Ravine High Court on Monday over the death of 19-year-old high school student Stephen Mwangi in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, last month. Charles Korir Kipkoech, Lemiso Francis Kiparus, Stanley Njoroge Chege, Simon Mbugua Mwaura, and Eric Mwaura Njenga are accused of jointly causing Mwangi’s death…
At least 50 people were killed and an unspecified number kidnapped, including women and children, when gunmen attacked the village of Yargoje in northwest Nigeria over the weekend, residents reported on Monday. A year into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which promised to address widespread insecurity, attacks in the northwest by armed gangs, often referred to…
The Kenyan government has responded to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s allegations about inadequate support for his retirement benefits. Kenyatta, through his spokesperson Kanze Dena, claimed that his office has been deprived of its rightful budgetary allocations, forcing him to cover expenses that should be state-funded. Government’s Position Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura addressed these claims, asserting…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta issued a direct challenge to President William Ruto on Monday regarding the retirement benefits that have not been provided to his office. Speaking to the press, Kenyatta’s spokesperson, Kanze Dena, revealed that the retired President’s office has been deprived of its entitled benefits, and State House has remained silent on the…
As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches 40, his presence in top European leagues has diminished, but his impact and potential for record-breaking performances remain undiminished. The Portuguese veteran, now 39, is poised to extend numerous records at the upcoming European Championships. Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most international appearances with 206 matches and leads in…
Houthi fighters fire anti-tank grenades during a military manoeuvre near Sanaa, Yemen, October 30, 2023.