IEBC moves Kenya’s repeat presidential poll to October 26
The fresh presidential elections as ordered by the Supreme Court will now be held on October 26, just five days to the 60 days allowed by the Constitution. In a brief [...]
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The Bank of Canada surprises with a rate hike
The Bank of Canada unexpectedly hiked its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.00% on Wednesday, citing stronger than expected economic data. The majority of economists [...]
New school year resolutions for students
By Charlotte Nichols Kids are back to school, and with a new school year comes new challenges, excitements, and successes. Students, now is the time to map out your year and [...]
Drop demand for higher salaries, president Kenyatta tells new MPs
President Uhuru Kenyatta today asked newly elected Members of Parliament to drop their threat to pass a law to award themselves higher salaries. The President said the MPs, [...]
Where, when and how to watch the solar eclipse in Canada
On Monday, a rare astronomical event will present an awe-inspiring experience in North America and Canadians will be treated to part of the action. The so-called Great [...]
Kenyan president re-elected, opposition rejects result
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta secured a second term in office, the election commission announced on Friday, but the opposition rejected the result saying the process [...]
This is a never again 2007 moment for Jamhuri: Flora Terah
On September 9th 2007, Flora Igoki Terah, a Kenyan Parliamentary Candidate for the North Imenti Constituency in the Meru district of Kenya, was attacked and tortured by a [...]
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse out of world championships with injury
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse will miss the upcoming world championships due to a torn right hamstring. De Grasse suffered the injury on Monday during a training [...]
10 reasons to hope when you’re hurting
1. God is truly in control. If God is God, then nothing happens apart from His knowledge and permission. While it is difficult to imagine why God allows some painful things [...]
Kenyan Girls to visit Google HQ after inventing app to end FGM
Animated chatter spills out from a corner of tech giant Google’s Nairobi offices as five Kenyan schoolgirls discuss their upcoming trip to California where they hope to [...]