President Ruto Calls Out American NGO Over Alleged Role in Kenyan Protests

President William Ruto’s accusations against the Ford Foundation, delivered during a speech in Nakuru on Monday, have ignited a contentious debate surrounding the organization’s alleged role in fomenting violence during anti-government protests. Ruto directly implicated the American private foundation, alleging that it hired individuals to instigate chaos, resulting in widespread property damage and looting. His…

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Swimmer Brunlehner checks in at pre-Olympic camp

Kenya’s Swimmer Maria Brunlehner. [Courtesy] Kenya’s Swimmer Maria Brunlehner has already checked in for her first training session barely hours after she touched down at the pre-Olympic Games Camp in Miramas, Marseille. The Grand Canyon University-based swimmer is itching to make a mark on the global stage when she steps on the blocks in Paris….

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Cherono banned for seven years for doping

Kenya’s Lawrence Cherono during the 2022 Boston Marathon. [AFP] Kenyan marathon runner Lawrence Cherono has been handed a seven-year ban for breaching doping rules, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old runner, who won the Boston and Chicago marathons in 2019, provided an out-of-competition urine sample in May 2022 which revealed the presence…

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