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Isiolo International Airport The construction of cargo shades that will eventually lead to cargo departures being introduced in Isiolo International Airport has begun. Addressing journalists following an inspection visit of the facility alongside experts from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Acting Managing Director at the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Alex Gitari said the shades… Continue reading KAA begins construction of cargo shades in Isiolo International Airport – KBC

UNCTAD will bring together experts to explore how science, technology and innovation (STI) can contribute to a sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, during a meeting of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) from 17 to 21 May. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed will lead speakers in examining how… Continue reading UN to focus on building post-pandemic resilience through science, technology and innovation – KBC

A major trial to detect one of the most elusive and deadly cancers – ovarian – has failed to save lives, after two decades of work. The researchers, at University College London, said the results were a disappointment – and thanked the 200,000 people who participated. The trial had looked promising, with annual blood tests… Continue reading Ovarian Cancer setback in major screening trial – KBC

  Kenyan boxers Christine Ongare and Elizabeth Akinyi lost their preliminary round bouts on the opening day of the invitational Konstantin Korotkov  Memorial Boxing championship in Moscow, Russia. Olympic bound, Ongare lost to Diana Gorishnaya of Estonia through unanimous points. Ongare  amassed  28-29, 27-30,27-30 in the three rounds  to lose the fly weight fight .… Continue reading Boxing: Christine Ongare and Elizabeth Akinyi stumble at preliminaries in Russia – KBC

National women volleyball team-Malkia Strikers, who are Olympic bound; have embarked on a low altitude training program in Mombasa. This was occasioned by the cancellation of the High-performance training camp that was scheduled to take place in Brazil, as part of the Kenya Empowerment Program by FIVB. “The choice to go and train in Mombasa… Continue reading Malkia Strikers embark on low altitude training in Mombasa – KBC

The Office of the Judiciary Ombudsman has launched a probe into complaints by Meru lawyers against one of the magistrates. This is after over 100 protesting lawyers from the county paralyzed court proceedings at Tigania law courts on Tuesday demanding the transfer of the principal magistrate in charge of the station over alleged unfairness, corruption… Continue reading Judiciary probes complaints by Meru lawyers – KBC

Seven aspirants among them three members of the late MP Paul Koinange’s family will battle it out for the Jubilee ticket to vie in the forthcoming Kiambaa by-election. This is after The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), in a gazette notice dated May 11, 2021 released a list of candidates for the Kiambaa Constituency… Continue reading Three Koinange family members seek Jubilee ticket in Kiambaa – KBC

Vipaji, the second Kenyan band, was eliminated in the preliminary stages The all-girl band Malkeeya has made it to the finals of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices competition. Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing competition that sees African contestants square off for the title and grand prize of KSh. 10 Million. The band, now in… Continue reading Malkeeya make it to Amazing Voices finals – KBC

Kenya has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the international nurses’ day which is celebrated on 12th may every year. The day is set aside to highlight the role of nurses and their achievements in the healthcare sector. The Ministry of Health led the plaudits saying, “As we mark international nurses’ day today,… Continue reading Kenya joins the World to celebrate International Nurses’ Day – KBC

  RB Leipzig head coach Julian Nagelsmann will aim for the first major trophy of his managerial career when his charges face  Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal final on Thursday. The final will be broadcast on KBC Channel 1 TV kicking off at 9.30pm East Africa Time. Following a crucial 3-2 victory over RB… Continue reading RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund face off in DFB Pokal final – KBC