Kabras Sugar’s Mathias Osimbo (left) and Lameck Ambetsa celebrate after beating Kenya Harlequins during Kenya Cup match at RFUEA Ground. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kabras Sugar RFC has set its sights on a historic first-ever Dala Sevens title as the third leg of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit kicks off at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu…
The documentary “Born to Run” explores the professional and personal lives of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers on Amazon Prime. Outstanding Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set to premiere in a documentary titled Born to Run which will be available on Amazon Prime. The documentary explores the lives of the Ingebrigtsen brothers—Henrik, Filip, and…
Mama Ngina Waterfront in Mombasa is poised for a major revitalization with a series of activities aimed at boosting its economic value and attracting more visitors. Despite undergoing a Kes.460 million renovation in 2019 and hosting various national and county events, the historic park has yet to reach its full potential as a premier tourism…
By BOB KARASHANI Tanzanians will go to the polls on November 27 in the first real political test of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration. The official date was announced this week as security agencies and the main opposition party, Chadema, clashed over the right to assemble, which the authorities saw as a plot to sow…
Mombasa residents have been urged to attend public participation forums on the preparation of the County Annual Development Plans (CADP) 2025/2026 to give their views on projects and programmes. The County Government is scheduled to conduct public participation in all the 30 wards from 26 to 28 August. “The CADP provides the basis for spending…
Joshua Zirkzee celebrates after scoring Man United’s winner against Fulham. [AFP] Joshua Zirkzee made himself a Manchester United hero on his debut with a late winner to beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening match of the Premier League season on Friday. Zirkzee, lacking match fitness after his £36.5m ($47 million) move from Bologna last month, came…
President William Ruto in a burst of hearty laughter after he switched on power at Victor Obae Opara’s shop during the commissioning of the Nyang’eni Village Electrification Project, Kisii County. [PCS] President William Ruto is a man on a mission. In just one week, the Head of State has launched more than 10 projects worth…
Gor Mahia and Kenya Police are set to earn big from their participation in the Champions League and Confederation Cup after CAF announced prize money for preliminary round teams. Gor Mahia and Kenya Police are set for a major financial boost from their participation in inter-club Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions. Gor Mahia and…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has flagged a Ksh.313.8 million tender awarded by Nairobi County for street lighting electrical materials. The EACC claims that the contract was irregularly granted to eight companies during the fiscal year ending in June 2023. The investigation revealed that the notification letters of intent to enter into the contract…
By FRED OLUOCH South Sudan is set to extend its transitional government for a third time, the result of missed targets in election preparations and a realistic assessment that elections are riskier now than later. Senior government officials gathered in Juba this week to ponder the problem, even as the UN Security Council was told…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has fired back at its immediate former Secretary General Cleophas Malala over claims that his outer was orchestrated by the party chairperson Cecily Mbarire and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah. In a statement issued on Friday, August 16, 2024, that was signed by the UDA interim Secretary General…
A section of Kakamega leaders has welcomed President William Ruto in the county ahead of his visit scheduled for this Saturday. Led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, the leaders pledged support for Ruto’s broad based government saying that the Western region stands to benefit from various development projects. The President is set to launch Ksh2…
Muzala Samukonga will be aiming to challenge Quincy Hall in Lausanne after a stunning bronze medal finish in Paris Olympics. Zambia’s Muzala Samukonga will be looking to build on his Paris Olympics bronze medal performance when he takes on a star-studded field at the Wanda Diamond League in Lausanne on August 22. The 20-year-old sprinter,…
The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has announced a nationwide strike beginning August 26, 2024. Union Secretary-General Akello Misori explained that the strike results from the Teachers Service Commission’s (TSC) failure to honor its agreement. Kuppet’s National Governing Council (NGC) reached this decision after a meeting at the Kasarani Gymnasium on Thursday….
By XINHUA The Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since the outbreak of the current round of Israeli-Hamas conflict began on Oct. 7 has surpassed 40,000, Gaza-based health authorities confirmed on Thursday. With an additional 40 people killed over the past 24 hours, the death toll in Gaza has risen to…