The government has expanded the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Programme to Northern Kenya as it rolls out the second phase of the youth empowerment initiative targeting 122,203 young entrepreneurs across the country. The programme, backed by KSh3.06 billion, will this week begin reaching beneficiaries in Garissa, Wajir, Mandera and Marsabit counties, marking the…
The world is today marking World Kiswahili Language Day, observed annually on July 7, as Kiswahili continues to gain global recognition as a powerful tool for promoting peace, unity and sustainable development. This year’s theme, “Kiswahili for Peace, Solidarity and Global Economic Diplomacy,” underscores the language’s growing role in fostering intercultural dialogue, strengthening regional cooperation…
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang’i has warned that Kenya risks descending into chaos if the government fails to act decisively against rising political violence and criminal activity ahead of the 2027 General Election. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary’s remarks come in the wake of Friday’s attack on leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement,…
ODM Secretary General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that the Linda Mwananchi movement is being financed by former President Uhuru Kenyatta to undermine President William Ruto’s administration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview,Sifuna described the allegations as political propaganda aimed at misleading the public about the movement’s activities….
Striker Erling Haaland emerged as Norway’s hero after scoring a dramatic late winner in the 86th minute to secure a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match played on Tuesday night in Dallas, Texas, United States. Ivory Coast controlled large spells of possession throughout the contest but failed…
Captain Kylian Mbappé delivered another outstanding performance, scoring twice as France cruised to a 3-0 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash played overnight at New York Stadium in New Jersey, United States. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, finishing off a pinpoint cross from Ousmane Dembélé to…
SIAYA,Kenya Jun 29 –Leaders from the Nyanza region have intensified their support for the Broad-Based Government, urging residents to embrace cooperation with President William Ruto’s administration instead of returning to opposition politics and street protests. The leaders made the remarks during separate church fundraising events in Ugunja and Ugenya constituencies, arguing that direct engagement with…
More than 300 people have died from an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the country intensifies efforts to contain the deadly disease. According to a statement from the DRC’s Ministry of Communication and Media, a total of1,155 people have been confirmed infected with Ebola, 304 have died from…
Venezuelans are continuing their efforts to search for survivors in collapsed buildings on Thursday as rescue teams rush to northern areas hit by two major earthquakes. Officials in Venezuela have stated that the death toll has reached 255 people, and more than 4,300 have been injured. The number of dead and injured is expected to…
Police in Tana River County are investigating the shooting deaths of five men in Bangale Sub-County in a suspected execution-style attack. The incident happened at about 12:30 p.m. on Saturday near a water point in the Biyagadud area, according to a police report filed at Madogo station. A herder who had taken his camels to…
