KECOSO games kicks off in Machakos

Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, has hailed the Kenya Communications Sports Organisation (KECOSO) tournament as one of Kenyas most enduring platforms for talent development, national cohesion and youth employment. In his keynote address during the opening ceremony of the tournament, PS Isaboke commended KECOSO for its remarkable consistency and for producing...

Sh16 billion Taifa Gas LPG Project in Mombasa on course

Construction of the Sh16 billion Taifa Gas Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) terminal at the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Mombasa, set to be East Africas largest, is progressing steadily. The Taifa Gas storage plant is a massive energy project nearing completion, with the new facility aiming to break a long-standing market monopoly, lower...

CONCACAF chief asks Infantino to skip youth tournament amid FIFA governance crisis

Infantino faces resignation pressure.

Sharon Otieno case: How victim impact statement could shape Obado's sentence

Sharon's family seeks justice, compensation and support for her children.

Not qualified? I have taught law for 14 years, says incoming IPOA boss Ojwang

Duncan Ojwang vows to 'speak truth to power'.

KeNHA, NLC Issue Notice to Landowners for New 215KM Road Projects

The new roads will be passing through at least four counties, with a section of them set to link Kenya with the neighbouring nations such as South Sudan and Tanzania.

DP Kindiki vows to floor Gachagua in Mt Kenya

DP dares his predecessor to a face-off.

Redsan talks about his music and what to expect during Redsan@30

Gachagua: I will block Ruto's plans to split Mt Kenya

Ex-DP blames President Ruto's government for the return of toxic brews in the Mountain.

CSs Make Immediate Changes to NTSA, KWS Leadership

NIS's Intelligence Service Complaints Board is also among the state agencies that have been affected by the new appointments made by the CSs via separate gazette notices.

US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has been arrested in the US state of Texas on charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and illegal possession of a firearm. Allen County Police confirmed to BBC Newsbeat the 28-year-old, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was stopped on Friday. He is being held in Collin County Jail. He [...] The post US rapper BigXthaPlug arrested on drug and gun charges appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport

One person has received medical treatment after a passengers laptop caught fire on an American Airlines flight. The pilot had reported a cabin fire in the back of the airplane to air traffic control, saying the flight attendants are trying to put it out now, according to audio obtained by the BBCs US reporting partner [...] The post Laptop catches fire on US flight, with passenger treated at airport appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test proves royal parentage

A Belgian car salesman has become a prince at the age of 26 after being acknowledged as the son of the king'sbrother, Prince Laurent. Clément Vandenkerckhove's mother, a Belgian singer who had a relationship with Prince Laurent in the 1990s, only told him who his father was when he turned 16 a decade ago. It [...] The post Belgian car salesman becomes prince after DNA test proves royal parentage appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Arati assures county staff of salary payment by Monday

Kisii Governor Simba Arati has assured county government employees that their long-awaited salaries will be released by Monday, seeking to end growing anxiety among workers over delayed payments. Arati, speaking on Friday during a function attended by Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers and boda boda riders at the Agricultural Training Centre (ATC), said the [...] The post Arati assures county staff of salary payment by Monday appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Student 'first of Sudanese heritage' to attend Eton

A Birmingham student who has won an Eton College scholarship is thought to be the first person of Sudanese descent to attend the famed school. Yusuif Ahmed, 16, who went to Lift Four Dwellings Secondary School in Quinton, was granted a conditional place after applying for Etons George Orwell Award which offers a fully-funded [...] The post Student first of Sudanese heritage to attend Eton appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Johana Ng'eno's family mourns again as his only brother dies in hospital

Paul Ng'eno died on Friday night at Tophill Hospital in Eldoret.

EAC Medical Bill to curb counterfeit drugs, address shortages

The proposed East African Community Medical Products Bill, 2024, will go a long way in enhancing the implementation of the East African Community (EAC) Customs Union and the Communitys industrialisation Policy and Strategy. According to Dr. Abdullah Makame, the Chairperson of the General-Purpose Committee, the region had the capacity to manufacture some of the products...

Ruto Makes Several Key Appointments to Govt

The President communicated the new appointments affecting some key state institutions via a gazette notice published on Friday.

Over 200 students mentored to responsible leaders in Makueni

Over 200 students in Makueni County have been mentored into becoming competent and responsible leaders with respect to society values through the Elimu Scholarship Programme (ESP) under the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF). Among the students who went through the three days mentorship included 110 girls and 100 boys, to enable...

Kenya sends condolences to Ecuador after death of intelligence boss in chopper crash 

Kenya conveyed its condolences to Ecuador following the death of the country's National Intelligence Centre director Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife, Stephany Hollihan, in a helicopter accident while on a private visit to Kenya. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei said he spoke by telephone with Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Alejandro Davalos, assuring [...] The post Kenya sends condolences to Ecuador after death of intelligence boss in chopper crash  appeared first on Kahawatungu.