Kenyans make up an astonishing 25% of Worldcoin’s customer base, the National Assembly Ad Hoc Committee of Inquiry has been told. The committee is probing the operations of the Cryptocurrency firm in…
Month: August 2023
Two Arrested For Demanding Sh250,000 Bribe during KDF Recruitment
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two suspects in Magarini constituency, Kilifi county over an attempt to extort bribes during the ongoing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment process. The suspects,…
Worldcoin Founders Skip Parliament Grilling, To Appear Next Week
The creators of the contentious Worldcoin cryptocurrency will not be facing a parliamentary committee that is currently probing the firm’s operations in the country. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Max Novendstern and…
Why Court Acquitted Babu Owino of Gun Misuse Charges [DETAILS]
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino is a free man following his acquittal in a case pertaining to his alleged misuse of a firearm in connection with the shooting incident involving…
School heads advise against sending students home for fees
School heads have been directed to discuss modalities for fee payment with individual parents instead of turning children away for unpaid fee arrears. Central Region Director of Education Sabina Aroni says since…
Egerton promotes sustainable food systems
Egerton Vice Chancellor Prof. Isaac Kibwage has emphasised the urgency of addressing food and nutrition security in the face of climate change, even as the university has positioned itself as an African…
Western, Nyanza farmers to benefit from soil testing drive
Western and Nyanza counties are set to benefit from soil testing campaigns to increase agricultural productivity. Speaking on Tuesday at Mabanga Agricultural Training College (ATC) during the launch of the soil testing…
49 escape unhurt after bus bursts into flames
Some 49 people narrowly escaped death after the bus they were travelling in developed a mechanical problem and was reduced to ashes at the Nairegie Enkare junction along the Narok-Maai Mahiu highway….
What happened to Kenya’s marathon team in Budapest?
Questions have been raised on whether athletics managers influenced runners to pull out of the original marathon squad.
Hip-hop and High Stakes – The Fascinating Relationship Between Rappers and Casinos
The correlation between rap songs and casinos or gambling has been undeniable. Most hip-hop songs explore the theme of taking risks, adapting, and enjoying the rewards, suggesting that rappers want their listeners…
Mombasa Hospital blamed for medical negligence
A private hospital in Nyali constituency is accused of medical negligence that led to the untimely death of a patient under their care. Pascaline Nyambeya, daughter of the deceased, says that her…
Curtains fall for 10th KICOSCA in Meru County
The 10th edition of the Kenya Inter-Counties Sports and Culture Association (KICOSCA) came to an end yesterday, with various leaders praising the display of talents from participants as well as good management…
KRA target Sh2.7B revenue collection from Eldoret Airport
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) projects to collect Sh2.7 billion from cargo imports at the Eldoret International Airport this year following resumption of cargo flights. “With goodwill from the Kenya Association of International Cargo Consolidator, KAICC, and other stakeholders we…
Sports academy to tap talent in Marsabit
A plan to start a volleyball sports academy in Marsabit County in an effort to tap talent and enhance physical fitness among the youth has been finalized. Kenya Volleyball federation Marsabit branch…
World Championships: Mary Mora wins 800m gold in Budapest
The Commonwealth champion clocked a Personal Best time of 1:56.03 to end Kenyas decade drought.