Hundreds of commuters stranded in Mombasa over matatu strike
Hundreds of commutters in Mombasa and other coastal town were forced to walk to work on Wednesdayt following a strike by public service vehicles. A spot check by Baraka FM, showed that no matatus were on the roads starting 4am with commuters getting stranded. Several routes in the city and its suburb including Mikindani, Mishomoroni,Changamwe, […]
Newcastle beats Man Utd to climb to third place
Newcastle United leapfrogged Manchester United into third place in the Premier League table after avenging their Carabao Cup final defeat against the Red Devils. The Magpies produced a magnificent display at a raucous St James’ Park to leave their opponents without a win – or a goal – in their past three top-flight games. Newcastle […]
Raila calls off weekly protests
Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has called off the planned Monday protests . Odinga however warned of return to protest incase the bipartisan committee proposded by president William Ruto fails to take off soon. Raila insisted that the committee should be composed with immediate effect with strict deadlines for resolving the crisis […]
Raila calls for weekly mass action
Azimio One Kenya Coalition Party leader Raila Odinga has called for weekly protest against the government. Odinga said the protest will now be happening every Monday of the week. This come amid protest witnessed in several parts of the country with Nairobi bearing the brunt. Odinga’s attempt to lead his supporters to the Nairobi CBD […]
Archbishop: I urge Ruto and Raila to talk
Excerpt conversation by ArchBishop Rev.Martin Musonde Kivuva, Mombasa Catholic Diocese on state of the Nation. Baraka FM: Thank You for speaking to us. Kenyans are lamenting much about the cost of living. What do you say about this? Archbishop Kivuva: First I thank Kenyans for maintaining peace during 2022 general elections. I understand the challenges […]
PSG African player accused of rape
French prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into an alleged rape by Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the investigation has confirmed.A 24-year-old woman has accused the Paris St-Germain full-back of raping her at his home in the French capital on 25 February.The source said the woman reported the incident at a police […]
Pregnant woman in Mombasa gives birth in the Toilet
A pregnant woman in Mombasa County gave birth in the latrine on Thursday before the infant fell inside the pit. According to reports, the woman who was due to deliver at Likoni Sub-County hospital, had gone for a short call at the hospital latrines when she overwhelmed by labour pains. Mombasa County Fire head, Ibrahiw […]
Mps urged to advocate for tax exemption for condoms
Kenyan Lawmakers have been urged to advocate for tax exemption for Condom commodities in the country.Speaking on Saturday during HIV programmes orientation for the county assembly health committee members ,AIDS Healthcare Foundation Taita Taveta County Branch liason officer Shedrack Chumba said the move will allow partners avail free Condom and scale up access and reduction […]
Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake – agent
Footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the rubble of his home almost two weeks after the Turkey earthquake, his agent has confirmed.The Ghana international, 31, had spells with Premier League sides Everton, Chelsea and Newcastle.Atsu had been missing since the 6 February quake that caused the collapse of his apartment in the city […]
NBK Appoints George Odhiambo as the Managing Director
The National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Board of Directors has appointed George Odhiambo as the Managing Director. The position was previously held in an acting capacity by Peter Kioko, the Finance and Strategy Director since June 2022. Odhiambo, a seasoned banker, is the outgoing MD BPR Bank Rwanda Plc since its inception last year, following […]