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Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lt Gen Charles Muriu Kahariri has been promoted to the rank of general and named the Chief Defence Forces. He now replaces his boss Gen Francis Ogolla who died in a chopper crash on the 18th of April. Kenya Airforce commander Maj Gen John Omenda was promoted and named […]
World leaders are among those sending encouraging words to Kenyans in the ongoing flooding situation. Pope Francis shared his message on his social media indicating Kenya is special to him and he stands in solidarity in this difficult moment. He also expressed hope that the country will overcome its challenges. “I am spiritually close to […]
Twiga Foods today announced the appointment of Charles Ballard as its new Chief Executive Officer, following completion of a comprehensive global search process. With a career spanning over 15 years, of which 9 years in the Kenyan market, Ballard brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce, retail, and financial services. Most recently, Ballard was CEO […]
A vast swath of mud, uprooted trees, and flattened homes now scars the landscape of Mai Mahiu, straddling the border of Nakuru and Kiambu counties. “In the early hours of Monday, a deafening roar jolted us awake as a torrent of water cascaded down from upstream,” recounted residents who spoke of a night filled with […]
The government has decided to postpone the opening of both primary and secondary schools by one week because of the ongoing rains that are affecting the country. Schools were scheduled to open for the second term today the 29th of April but will now open on the 6th of May which is next week on […]
Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya, has expressed its protest against the arrest and detention of two of its staff members in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. The airline has reported that the two employees were arrested over missing customs documents of a cargo that was supposed to be transported by the airline. However, […]
An Iranian rapper jailed for supporting anti-government protests has been sentenced to death, his lawyer has said. Toomaj Salehi in his songs supported protests in 2022 that erupted over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died in police custody after allegedly wearing an “improper” hijab. One of Mr Salehi’s lawyers, Amir Raesian, said […]
Kenya Power and Lighting Company has issued a public notice listing areas scheduled to experience power interruptions on Wednesday. The company said the interruption will be effected between 8 am and 5 pm in select areas in the counties. Kenya Power said the interruption is to facilitate network maintenance. Counties to be affected include Nairobi, […]
The family of the late CDF General Francis Ogolla has revealed that he will be buried on Sunday, April 21 at his home in Ng’iya, Alego Usonga, Siaya County. Since he was a military man it is expected that he will be buried according to military traditions which includes a gun salute to send him […]
Heavy rain has continued to batter Gulf states, causing deadly flash floods and disrupting flights at the world’s second-busiest airport. Dubai International Airport warned of “very challenging conditions” and advised some passengers not to turn up due to areas being inundated by water. Further north, a man died when his car was caught in flash […]