Activists call on president to sign breastfeeding bill
Nairobi,KENYA: Activists have called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to sign the breastfeeding bill into law. The activists led by Mildred Owiso, a social activist, were speaking during a demonstration outside the Olive restaurant in Nairobi. “We demand that the president signs the breastfeeding bill into law 2017 that requires employers that have over 30 women to […]
Patel dam owner blames killer incident on heavy rainfall
Mombasa,KENYA:The owner of the Patel dam in Nakuru county which claimed 47 lives after a burst has blamed the incident on heavy rainfall. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Patel Manskuh the owner of the Patel coffee estates said investigations into the incident pointed out to heavy rainfall at the nearby Dundori forest which caused […]
Senate Security Committee demand Solai tragedy victims be compensated by Patel family
Nairobi, KENYA: Senate Committee on Security have demanded that victims who were affected by the Solai tragedy which led to the death of 47 people in the Solai dam in Nakuru County be compensated. In a media briefing at parliamentary buildings on Tuesday, Chair of the committee Yussuf Hajji together with Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika […]
Mombasa county ranked 2nd in service delivery
Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa County has been ranked as the second county in service delivery ratings after scoring a C of 53 percent under Governor Hassana Joho. This is according to the report released by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA), on Tuesday in Nairobi. According to the report, Kisumu county was ranked as the first […]
Ali Kiba recognized for his contribution in Bongo music
Tanzanian star Ali Kiba has received recognition for his contribution in bongo music. Ali Kiba received the award from Times FM, a leading radio station in Tanzania for best international act, best male act and moist influential act. Ali Kiba was awarded the plaque by Lil Ommy, Times FM Playlist show host making Kiba the […]
Two shot dead by unknown assailants in Kwale
Kwale,KENYA: Two people have been shot dead along the Kwale-Kombani road at Old Trafford bus stage in Tsimba Golini ward, Matuga sub county by unknown assailants. According to witnesses, the two; one a bodaboda cyclist, had left Kwale posta stage some few minutes before the incident occurred and were heading to Ukunda. Eye witnesses on […]
Lamu-Garsen road back in operation
Lamu, KENYA: The Lamu-Garsen road is back in operation after a section of it was closed off for use a week ago due to flooding. On Tuesday last week,commuters had been barred from using the road especially at Milihoi and Koreni after floods swept away bridges. Parts of the road were also cut off and […]
FIDA to appeal court ruling on divorced couples to share wealth 50-50
Nairobi, KENYA: Federation women lawyers (FIDA) has vowed to appeal a ruling by Justice John Mativo that couples will not have to share their wealth equally when they divorce. In a statement, FIDA chairperson Josephine Mongare said that following the ruling on Mondy, it is a continuation of a great fear for FIDA Kenya that […]
Roberto Mancini appointed Italy manager
Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has been named as the new manager of Italy. The 53-year-old has agreed a two-year deal to succeed Gian Piero Ventura, who was sacked after Italy’s failure to reach the World Cup. It will be a first role in international management for Mancini, who has left Russian club Zenit St […]