Kenyans to Celebrate Labor Day on May 1st, 2024
COTU Secretary General, Francis Atwoli, convened a crucial meeting early this week, to streamline the plans for Labour Day. There is some discomfort within COTU and tension between COTU and PSRA, following the agency’s directive that private guards cease to remit their union dues to COTU.
Daniel Ochola Leads in the Huawei ICT Regional Competition
The impressive performance by the Kenyan students should not be surprising. Kenya is the de facto hub for Information Communication and Technology in Eastern Africa, and the country’s internet connectivity is relatively high. 33% of the Kenyan population had access to the internet by the beginning of 2023.
Torrential Rain Falls in Kenya’s Capital and its Environs
Kenya and other areas of East Africa are experiencing rain of unprecedented proportions. On the night of April 23rd/24th, torrential rains fell in Nairobi and the surrounding counties, felling trees and flooding roads. It was a nightmare for workers to reach their work stations, as some roads were impassable.
India’s Lok Sabha Elections: 543 Constituencies involved in the Voting
The second phase of voting should start on April 26, with 88 seats within thirteen states being up for grabs.
The third phase of the 2024 voting is scheduled to begin on May 7
Popular Journalist, Michael Oyier Passed on April 20th
Popular journalist, Michael Oyier, has died. Kenya learnt of his demise as the country reeled from the loss of it’s Chief of Defense Forces, General Francis Ogolla. Ogolla was laid to rest on Sunday, 21st 2024, in a ceremony that was graced by senior church leaders, foreign dignitaries, and politicians. Among the senior politicians present […]
One Person Dead Following a Helicopter Accident in Japan
The two Japanese choppers involved in an accident were taking part in routine training and drills. 1 person was found dead and 7 were still missing by Sunday morning.
Kenya’s Chief of the Defense Forces, Francis Ogolla, Buried
General Francis Omondi Ogolla was buried today, Sunday, April 21st at his rural home at Ng’iya village in Siaya County.
Kenya’s President William Samoei Ruto and his wife, and Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, were among the mourners.
Kenya Mourns General Francis Ogolla, who is the Chief of the Defense Forces
Kenya’s Chief of the Defense Forces has died in a helicopter crash in the country of Elgeyo Marakwet. The general and his officers were on a mission to survey an area prone to cattle rustling.
Unprecedented Rains in Dubai and the Gulf Region
Massive rains were also reported in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, as Dubai International Airport instructed people to stay away from the airport on Wednesday. 87 million passengers ordinarily travel through the airport every year.
Iranian President Raisi is Expected to visit Islamabad soon
Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is touted to be planning to visit Pakistan soon. Credible sources indicate the date of the visit is April 22nd. Pakistan has already hinted that Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, is set to have a meeting with the Iranian president, and so, the news from Iran is just […]