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Kenya’s trade deficit, the gap between export earnings and import costs, grew by Sh20.7 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that the balance of payments increased from Sh110.5 billion in Q1 2023 to Sh131.2 billion in Q1 2024, driven by higher spending on key…
President William Ruto will engage Kenyans on social media platform X this Friday, amidst the backdrop of the recent wave of anti-government demonstrations. The Head of State made the announcement on the aforesaid platform via a poster highlighting that the session, to be conducted on X Space, will run from 2pm to 5pm. Ruto is…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has endorsed activist Boniface Mwangi’s proposal to organize a peace concert at Uhuru Park to honor Kenyans who lost their lives during recent anti-government demonstrations. During a speech in Nairobi on Thursday, Sakaja welcomed the initiative, emphasizing its noble purpose given the tragic events that inspired it. “It is true that…
The Netherlands clawed their way to the Euro 2024 quarterfinals with a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich, thanks to Malen’s late double. The Dutch, despite Cody Gakpo’s early strike, were forced to sweat for victory after failing to capitalize on a flurry of chances. Romania initially threatened, with Dennis Man nearly causing an upset….
Kenya’s National Commission on Human Rights reported a death toll of 39 in recent anti-government demonstrations, nearly double the official figure. This news comes as activists prepare for renewed protests despite the withdrawal of the contested tax hikes. “Data from our records indicates that thirty-nine people have died and three hundred and sixty-one injured in…
Three people, Florence Muiruri, Moses Odhiambo, and Daniel Ngugi, appeared in Nairobi’s Milimani Court on Tuesday. They are accused of stealing 1,511 bags of condemned milk from Sambot Ship’s Contractors in Mombasa on May 3rd, 2023. The charges also include interfering with goods under customs control. The confiscated milk was slated for destruction and therefore…
Despite a seeming lull, Nairobi’s central business district (CBD) is tense in anticipation of a possible surge in protests today, dubbed “#OccupyCBDTuesday.” A spot check by our reporters revealed most businesses remain closed, with a lighter-than-usual traffic flow on major highways like Waiyaki Way, Mombasa Road, and Thika Road. This cautious atmosphere follows three weeks…
Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa emerged as the hero after a tense penalty shootout against Slovenia. Ronaldo, aiming to be the savior, uncharacteristically missed a penalty in extra time. However, Diogo Costa stepped up, denying all three Slovenian spot-kicks to send Portugal into the quarterfinals. Slovenia, the underdog, surprised everyone. They held Portugal scoreless for 120…
Belgium’s Euro 2024 journey came to a crashing end after a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to France in the last 16. The decisive goal came in the 8th minute, when Jan Vertonghen deflected a shot into his own net. France, despite failing to score a single goal in open play throughout the tournament (including the group…