Relief as High Court suspends 16% petroleum levy
The High Court in Bungoma has issued temporary orders to bring to a halt the 16 percent VAT on Fuel. The orders were issued by Justice Stephen Riech on Thursday afternoon, after a case was filed by a group of youth against the Finance Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich for putting into operation the new levy. […]
Wanyama and Mariga missing in squad to face Ghana
Two days to the highly anticipated match where Harambee stars is set to lock horns with Ghana’s Black stars, key players for the national team have been locked out. The team’s captain, Tottenham midfielder Victor Wanyama has been left out of the final squad named on Wednesday by the head Coach Sebastian Migne. “He is […]
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 […]
Kilifi residents move to block approval of limestone mine
Kilifi, KENYA:Residents of Pangani, Chauringo, Marereni, Mazeras, and Chonyi in Kilifi County have warned the government over issuing approval to mine Limestone in the area to a corporate firm Athi River Mining (ARM). In a letter to the cabinet secretary Ministry of petroleum and Mining Hon John Munyes, the residents have said they were not […]
Manchester City’s Jason Denayer joins Lyon on a permanent deal
Manchester city versatile defender Jason Denayer has left the club for Lyon on a permanent deal. The 23-year-old joined City’s academy in July 2013 but failed to make a single appearance for the club’s first team. Jason spent last season with Galatasaray making 22 appearances and scoring once. Over the past four years, the 23-year-old has […]
New Rules as EPL kicks off tonight
After close of the transfer window on Thursday night, the first match for the 2018/2019 English premier league kicks off tonight. Jose Mourinho’s Manchester united will be hosting Leicester city at Old Trafford at 10pm. Conversely the new season gets underway with new rules. For the managers, four warnings from the referee will see a […]
Grief as Family Members and friends attend Mwingi pupil’s requiem mass
A requiem mass for the 11 pupils from St.Gabriel academy who died in a road accident along the Mwingi- Garissa road was held on Thursday. Education CS Amina Mohammed and Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu were among leaders who joined mourners for the mass that was held in Mwingi. The pupils died after the bus they […]
Why Chelsea lost 2-0 to Manchester City
It was a sad weekend for the blues after losing 2-0 to Pep Guardiola’s side in the Community Shield. Chelsea was outshined in the 90 minutes of the match by the premier league winners where Sergio Aguero scored twice in the 2-0 loss. However, the blues Boss Maurizio Sarri has revealed why his side fell […]
Residents warned against encroaching Mangrove forests
Mombasa, KENYA: Residents neighboring Mangrove forests have been warned against encroaching. Speaking at the third celebration of the International Day of Mangrove trees, Geoffrey Nyongesa county executive committee in charge of Environment Waste Management and Energy has said the county will roll out a mangrove restoration program. “We are also going to enforce the county […]
Barcelona sign Brazilian Malcom for sh. 4.8 Bn
Barcelona has signed Brazilian winger Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira from French club Bordeaux for a five-year contract for 41 million Euros. (Kshs 4.8BN) Malcom has already arrived in Barcelona and is expected to undergo a medical today (Wednesday) before joining the 2018 FC Barcelona US Tour. The 21-year-old an attacking player, signed for French […]