KICD defends pilot process of new curriculum program
Nairobi, KENYA: Kenya Institute of Curriculum development chair Sarah Ruto and his director Dr. Julius Jwan have vehemently defended the piloting exercise of the new curriculum being undertaken across the country. Speaking when they appeared before National Assembly education committee on Tuesday, Dr. Jwan defended the exercise which touches on standard one and two respectively. […]
High Court upholds Duale’s election as Garissa Township MP
Nairobi, KENYA: The High Court has upheld the election of Aden Duale as Garissa township Member of Parliament dismissing a petition filed by Farah Maalim on the ground that it was marred with irregularities and illegalities. On his Ruling on Tuesday, Justice Hedwig Ongudi said that that there were no irregularities or malpractice that successfully […]
Security officers in Lamu foil suspected Alshabaab attack
Lamu,KENYA:Security agencies conducting the security operation Linda Boni in Lamu have foiled an attempted IED attack and possible ambush by suspected Alshabaab militants on their convoy at the Hulugho-Galmagalla road just metres from the Kenya-Somalia border. The incident took place on Tuesday morning. Speaking to the Baraka FM,Assistant Inspector-General and Police Commander in the Operation […]
Entry of bodaboda’s threatens to edge out donkeys in old-town Lamu
Lamu,KENYA:Donkey owners and cart pushers in Lamu old-town have decried the ever growing number of boda boda operators that is in turn pushing them out of business. Residents of the Lamu old town have for decades depended on donkeys for transport and movement of people and goods. The town has also been listed by UNESCO […]
U.S. government donates new aerial surveillance system to AMISOM
Baledogle,(AMISOM) The Special Representative of the African Union Commission Chairperson (SRCC) for Somalia Ambassador Francisco Madeira has commended the United States for its continued support to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in its fight against terrorism. Ambassador Madeira made the remarks on Monday during the unveiling of a new U.S. government-funded Aerial Surveillance […]
Mwingi central MP on the spotlight over assaulting former TV anchor
Mwingi central MP Gideon Muylungi is a man under police investigations for the second time in less than 6 months. This was after his wife former Ebru TV anchor Doreen Gatwiri accused him of beating her. According to Doreen the MP had assaulted her on Monday evening after a domestic quarrel at their Karen home […]