Kenya signs deals with United Kingdom
Nairobi, KENYA: Kenya and United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see the two countries work together to achieve different goals in the coming years. President Uhuru Kenyatta and UK Prime minister Theresa May had a bilateral talk at state house on Thursday in an occassion that brought together various leaders […]
Warehouse shortage hurting economic growth in Kenya
According to research conducted by Tilisi developments limited, almost a fifth of manufacturers in Kenya have lost sales in the past five years due to warehouse shortage in the country. At a press briefing in Nairobi, Tilisi CEO, Kavit Shah, said the survey they conducted indicated that 16 percent of spanning manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, horticulture, logistics […]
Drama at Lamu funeral as mourners clash over burial site
Lamu, KENYA: There was drama at a funeral in Baharini area in Mpeketoni, Lamu West, after mourners clashed on where the deceased should be buried. Mourners were left with mouths agape when the body of 18 year old, Damaris Kanini, was whisked back to the Mpeketoni hospital mortuary, after her parents differed with her in-laws […]
Anthony Martial to sign long-term contract at Manchester United
Manchester United are in discussions with Anthony Martial’s representatives over a new long-term contract. Martial, 22, has a year left on his present deal but United have the option to extend by a further season. Earlier this summer Martial’s agent said the France forward wanted to leave the club because of a lack of playing opportunities. Tottenham […]
Parliament stunned as female MPS wear uniform headgear protesting implementation of 2/3 gender rule
Nairobi, KENYA: Parliament was on Wednesday stunned as female members, drawn from all political fronts, walked into the chambers donning white head scarves in protest of the delayed implementation of the two-thirds gender rule. The incident prompted Majority leader Aden Duale to ask the Speaker to give direction on the matter. However, the speaker ruled […]
This is why ‘Kogalo’ were kicked out of the CAF confederation cup
After clinching the Kenya premier league title last weekend, Dylan Kerr boys failed to reach the CAF Confederations Quarter finals after losing 2-1 to Algeria’s USM Alger in their last match in Group D played in Algeria. Prince Ibara and Amis Sayoud lent a hand to the hosts to register the victory while Gor’s Jacques […]
Agriculture PS Richard Lesiyampe arrested over maize scandal at NCPB
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Principal Secretary Richard Lesiyampe has been arrested over the sh.1.9 billion maize scandal at National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). Lesiyampe and NCPB Finance General Manager, Cornel Kiprotich Ng’elechey, were arrested on Thursday morning by EACC detectives following a directive by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji. […]