In a significant development in the fight against corruption, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers in the Upper Coast Region have apprehended eight former Tana River County Government officials and a contractor over allegations of irregularly awarding a KSh 9 million tender. The contentious contract, issued about four years ago, involved fencing wildlife offices and […]
Homa Bay, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) Homa Bay branch has strongly condemned the harassment and forced removal of teachers by parents dissatisfied with school performance in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations. The union has threatened to facilitate the transfer of affected teachers to ensure their […]
Photo: Hadi Elsayed(Right) and an unidentified girl pictured in Gaza|Source:Facebook/UGC/Hadi Elsayed(Image used for illustrative purposes only)
Mombasa, Kenya| Senator Mohamed Faki has urged the Mombasa County Government to prioritize the completion of stalled development projects and improve service delivery to residents. Speaking during a countywide oversight initiative, Senator Faki emphasized the need for accountability and efficiency in the implementation of devolved government projects. The Senator, who chairs the County Oversight Committee, […]
Nairobi, Kenya| The Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has urged parents to actively support their children in transitioning to tertiary education after completing the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Speaking during a public address, Dr. Omollo emphasized the pivotal role of parents in ensuring that students take advantage of […]
Rawalpindi, Pakistan| In a landmark ruling, former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were convicted on Friday in the £190 million Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. The verdict, announced by Judge Nasir Javed Rana in a makeshift courtroom at Adiala Jail, sentenced the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder to 14 years in prison and […]
Manchester City’s star striker Erling Haaland has signed an extraordinary nine-year contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2034. The deal cements his place at the heart of City’s plans for the future and marks one of the most significant long-term commitments in football history. Should he remain at the […]
A massive fire broke out on Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Northern California, the world’s largest battery storage facility. The blaze forced emergency evacuations, disrupted traffic along Highway 1, and raised fresh concerns about the challenges of managing lithium battery fires. The incident occurred at the facility, which houses thousands of […]
Today, a delegation from the Department of Health, led by County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Services Lucy Kaburu, Chief Officer for Public Health Bisharo Hassan, and Zeinab Adan, a surveyor from the Department of Lands, held a significant meeting with Gambela residents and local institutions, including Gambela Primary School. The objective of the […]
Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza took to the streets in celebration as news broke of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas, signaling a potential end to over 15 months of intense conflict in the region. The announcement, reported by AFP, sparked spontaneous gatherings across the Palestinian territory, filling the air with […]
