12 Killed in a Mandera Attack
At least 12 were killed by Al Shabaab militants in Mandera County, Kenya on Tuesday,25th October 2016. The early morning attack comes shortly after a similar attack on the 6th October 2016 where 6...
Monthly Archive: October 2016
Songstress Achieng Abura Passes on
Popular songstress Achieng Abura passed away on 20th October 2016, this was when Kenyans were marking Mashujaa day. Born Lydia Achieng Abura she was a well-established songwriter, pianist and a recording artist. She started...
Justice David Maraga Sworn in as New Chief Justice
Justice David Kenani Maraga has been sworn in today as the new Chief Justice at State House in a ceremony that was presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta. He takes over from retired Chief...
No Degrees Required for MPs and MCAs
Aspirants vying for seats in parliament and county assembly will not be required to have degrees for the next general elections. However they will be required to present a certificate after studying for at...
Kenyans dominate the 41st Amsterdam Marathon
Kenyans dominated the 41st edition of the TSC Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday the 16th October 2016. Daniel Wanjiru finished first by clocking 2:05:21 at the IAAF Label Road Race. This is Wanjiru’s third marathon,...
Makonde People Set to Become the 43rd Tribe in Kenya
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday 13th October 2016 issued a directive that will see the Makonde people get national Identity Cards by December. The Makonde community is originally from Mozambique, they settled in Kenya’s...
NCIC County Audit Report
In an audit report released on 3 rd October by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC), on public institutions, most county governments have failed to adhere to the NCIC Act and County Governments...
PSC Set to Re-advertise for the Position of Chairperson at EACC
The Public Service Commission is set to readvertise for the position of the chairperson of the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC). This is after 68 candidates were interviewed and none of the applicants...
Six people Killed in a Mandera Attack
Six people were killed on Thursday 6th October 2016 in Mandera, while 27 others were rescued after being attacked by suspected Al shabaab militants. The early morning attack targeted a residential building occupied by...
Tanzania Set to Move its Capital to Dodoma
Tanzania’s government has started relocating its capital from the port city of Dar es Salaam to Dodoma, which is the fourth largest city in the country. The move aims to centralize government ministries as...
