Author: Kevin Onsinsi
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet Secures 5,000m race for the upcoming Paris Olympics Kenya’s distance running prowess was on full display on June 14th, 2024, as two exceptional athletes secured their spots in the 5,000m race for the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Kenyan Olympic Trials, held at Nyayo National Stadium, witnessed a thrilling competition where both Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet dominated the field, booking their tickets to the prestigious Games. Kipyegon, the reigning Olympic champion in the 1,500m, showcased her versatility by conquering the longer distance. This marked her first attempt at the 5,000m this year, and she did…
Kisumu Man Receives Death Sentence for Robbery and Drugging Victim A Kisumu resident, Kevin Onyango Kiyogo, was handed a death sentence on June 14, 2024, for robbery with violence and using drugs to incapacitate his victim. The crime took place on June 23, 2023, in Kogutu, Muhoroni, Kisumu County. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Kiyogo faced two charges: robbery with violence, punishable by death under Kenyan law, and administering drugs to commit a felony. The prosecution presented eight witnesses who testified before Senior Principal Magistrate Amos Mokoross of Tamu Law Courts. The prosecution successfully…
Nairobi County Unveils Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital in Korogocho A significant boost to Nairobi’s healthcare landscape arrived today with the official opening of the Mama Margaret Uhuru Hospital (MMUH) in Korogocho. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja presided over the ceremony, highlighting the 548-bed facility’s role in expanding healthcare access for both Korogocho residents and the wider city. The hospital’s transfer from national to county government management positions it as one of the largest healthcare institutions under Nairobi City County’s control. Governor Sakaja sought to alleviate any concerns regarding the transition, assuring the community that high-quality care would remain a priority. Nairobi…
Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has declared Monday, June 17, a public holiday Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has declared Monday, June 17, a public holiday In a notification published in the Official Gazette, the declaration was made as part of the Muslim community’s Eid-Al-Adha celebrations. This declaration is also made within the scope of powers conferred on the SC under the Holidays Act. “We hereby give public notice that the Secretary of State for Home Affairs and National Administration, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 2 (1) of the Public Holidays Act, hereby declares Monday, the 17th June 2024,…
A light moment after Ichungwa greeted Ruto with his hand in his pocket. The President was seen gesturing for him to open his bag. When it was Ichungwa’s turn, he held out his right hand to the President for a hand shake, while keeping his left hand in his pocket. The President shook hands and appeared to gesture for his left hand to be in his pocket while he spoke briefly. President William Ruto had to gesture for National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa to take his hand out of his pocket while greeting him on Thursday. In a video…