KCB crowned 2024 Kabeberi Sevens champions

KCB players celebrate after a past win.[KCB] KCB are the 2024 Kabeberi Sevens champions. The bankers retained their title after thrashing Menengai Oilers 29-5 in the final played at RFUE Grounds on Sunday. Floyd Wabwire got the bankers off to a flying start after picking a well-executed offload from the returning Kenya Sevens captain Vincent…

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Teachers strike to kick off on Monday, KUPPET says

KUPPET Secretary-General Akelo Misori (R) and Deputy Secretary General Moses Nthurima during a press briefing on July 19, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has confirmed that the planned teachers’ strike will proceed as scheduled, beginning on Monday, August 26. The strike date coincides with the reopening of schools for…

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Jamaican youngster Ackera Nugent stuns Olympic champion Masai Russell to win women’s 100m hurdles in Silesia

The 22-year-old Jamaican oozed class as she shattered the meeting record at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Youngster Ackera Nugent has stunned Olympic champion Masai Russell to claim the women’s 100m hurdles title at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. The Jamaican star clocked an impressive time of 12.29 seconds to cross the finish…

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DP Gachagua calls on Kenyans to protect cultures, traditions – Kenya News Agency

The Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has urged Kenyans to take pride in their culture and embrace its progressive aspects. Speaking at Empuyiankat, Kaputiei North Ward, Kajiado County, during a prayer service organised by the Maasai Ilkiramat age group, Gachagua said our cultural traditions were important and ought to be preserved. “I fully support progressive culture…

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Fertiliser subsidy offer maize farmers bumper harvest

PHOTO | File Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for Agriculture Dr. Paul Ronoh has revealed Kenya is expected to experience increased maize production this year following the successful national government fertiliser subsidy programme. Ronoh praised the government’s initiative as a timely intervention to address the country’s food scarcity. Maize seed growers contracted by the Kenya…

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Private investors encouraged to invest in govt projects – Kenya News Agency

Petroleum Principal Secretary (PS), Mohammed Liban, has urged investors to engage in various infrastructure initiatives, including roads and ports in the country. Speaking during his inspection tour of the Lake Gas Facility in Vipingo, Liban said that the government is actively encouraging more investors to participate in these projects, citing that their involvement is crucial…

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South African sprint king reveals special quality that sets him apart from Noah Lyles & other sprinters

The Paris Olympic Games 100m finalist has opened up about what makes him unique from Noah Lyles and other sprinters. South Africa’s sprinting ace Akani Simbine has disclosed why he does not trash-talk other sprinters despite it being normalized worldwide. In recent times, Noah Lyles has been the face of trash-talking fellow sprinters, something that…

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‘Yaani mkifanana sasa ukuwe responsibility yangu?’

Langata Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o has been irked by his lookalike’s accusation of neglect. While responding to his lookalike Stanley Mulee Mutisya’s accusations, Jalang’o stated categorically that bearing a striking resemblance does not make him his responsibility, adding that he should have both his looks and his hardworking character trait….

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Digital platform to market farmers’ products – Kenya News Agency

The Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK), in partnership with other stakeholders, has been working on a one-stop digital platform that will link dairy, maize, and Irish potato cooperative societies to markets and service providers. The open-source and cost-friendly digital system is meant to store information on production, membership, financial strength, business processes, markets, and service…

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