CAF moves AFCON dates
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has moved the kickoff date of the African Cup of Nation’s (AFCON) to accommodate muslim players fasting for Ramadan. The decision to move the dates is said to have been taken after Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria requested it to allow players to recover from Ramadan. “During its meeting held […]
Permanent politicking, corruption ailing the country, says Kiraithe
Government spokesman Eric Kiraithe has termed permanent politicking, corruption and insecurity as issues affecting government development agenda. Addressing journalists in Mombasa, Kiraithe said 2022 politics will only create jobs for few individuals and leave many youths jobless. He further reaffirmed government’s commitment to fight corruption and insecurity. “The cooperation between president Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition […]
CJ Maraga admits 47 magistrates to the bench to help clear backlog
Nairobi, KENYA: Chief Justice David Maraga on Monday swore in 47 new resident magistrates. Speaking during the ceremony at the Supreme Court, CJ Maraga said that the newly sworn in magistrates will help in clearing the backlog in the system. “I urge you to take charge of your courtrooms, ensure that we effectively manage cases […]
Mombasa family in agony after kin went missing
Mombasa, KENYA: A family in Mombasa is seeking help to establish the whereabouts of their kin. 15 year old Cynthia Swabrian Nyambura went missing on 8th January 2019. According to her mother Salome Wombui, Cynthia completed class eight last year and was set to join form one in January. “I have been looking for my daughter […]
NLC revokes nine islands title deeds
Kwale, KENYA: The National Land Commission (NLC) has revoked 25 title deeds for nine Islands alleged to be owned by private developers in Kwale County. Speaking on Saturday at Bodo village in Ramisi ward, Msambweni sub-county, NLC chairman Mohammed Swazuri said the islands which are public property were illegally acquired and fraudulently allocated to individuals. […]
Tana River County youth ignoring polytechnics, say they are for failures
Tana River, KENYA: Tana River County government has set aside over seventy million shillings in efforts to enhance vocational training centers (VTC) in the county. Speaking during exhibitions function held at Hola stadium County Executive (CEC) for Education Abas Kuno said the funds would be used for infrastructure and procurement of facilities that would raise […]