By REUTERS Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after a contentious attempt to compete in Miss South Africa last month. Adetshina, 23, born to a Nigerian father and South African mother in South Africa and of South African citizenship, found herself the subject of a national row after some South Africans, including a government minister, opposed her participation because of her roots. She…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday, September 1, 2024, vowed to push for the fulfilment of the promise to redesign the Nithi Bridge in Meru. Addressing the residents after attending a church service in the region, Gachagua assured them that he had spoken with Principal Secretary for Roads, Joseph Mbugua, who assured him that the…
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has announced a nationwide crackdown targeting bars and liquor outlets, as well as billboards promoting alcoholic beverages near educational institutions. Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa stated that the operation will focus on establishments located within 300 meters of schools or areas frequented by…
Sarah Moraa has shared how three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon inspired her to victory in the women’s 800m at the World Under-20 Championships. Reigning world under-20 800m champion Sarah Moraa has narrated how three-time Olympic 1500m champion inspired her to victory in the women’s 800m at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, Lima. In an…
President William Ruto. President William Ruto will depart for Beijing, China, on Sunday evening to represent Kenya at the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit. This high-level summit convenes African Heads of State, Chinese leaders, and the African Union Commission to bolster Sino-African relations, with a focus on industrial and socio-economic development policies. The…
Collins Sichenje has been ruled out through injury while Michael Olunga is set to undergo an MRI scan. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga’s availability for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers has been cast into serious doubt, as head coach Engin Firat revealed that the striker is currently sidelined with an injury. Olunga, who has been…
12 individuals have been confirmed to have perished in a Saturday night traffic accident along the Embu-Meru highway on August 31, 2024. According to police statements, a vehicle ferrying a team of travellers who had gone to seek parental blessing in Meru collided with another vehicle around the Nithi Bridge area. Police indicate that the…
Paralympics 1,500-meter T11 bronze medalist Nancy Chelangat and 2013 world 1,500-meter T11 bronze medalist Mary Waithera are through to the 1,500-meter T11 final at the Paris Paralympics. The final—the last competition with Kenyan competitors—will take place tomorrow, Monday, at 11.11 a.m. (Kenyan time). Kenya is yet to win a medal at the 17th edition of…
Mathare North United maintained a clean sheet to clinch the title at the Nairobi Region Tujiamini Cheza Dimba Tournament, played Saturday at Dandora Stadium, Nairobi. They dispatched The Planes FC in a heated final, thrashing the opponents 3-0 to walk home with a 3-year sponsorship worth Sh250, 000 annually. The champions first encountered Zimmerman All…
Here are the biggest transfers on the last day of the The summer transfer window has just closed, and Transfer Deadline Day delivered a flurry of activity with several high-profile moves across Europe. Here’s a rundown of the day’s most significant deals: Follow Pulse Sports Kenya for more updates. Gor Mahia players are pinning their…
Kenyan socialite and entrepreneur Vera Sidika has questioned her decision to get married after years of publicly denouncing marriage. Reflecting on her failed marriage, the socialite, on Sunday, September 1, 2024, took to her Insta Stories and shared the eight-year-old interview she did at K24 TV where she had vowed never to get married. The…
China has vowed to beef up its vast Belt and Road global infrastructure initiative, promising “high-quality cooperation” ahead of a summit with African leaders in Beijing starting on Wednesday. Africa is already a key Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) region, with Chinese companies signing contracts there worth more than $700 billion between 2013 and 2023,…
Embu County Government has entered into a three-year partnership programme with Beyond Zero Foundation in the fight against cervical and breast cancer. Through the programme dubbed ‘Beyond Zero Cervical Cancer Management Project,’the county plans to conduct extensive cervical and breast screening awareness as well as treatment outreaches. County CEC for Health Jamal Runyenje said during…
Christian Coleman has discussed personal and professional changes after securing second place at the Rome Diamond League following Olympic trials setbacks. Former world 100m champion Christian Coleman has made a remarkable return to top-level sprinting, securing second place at the recent 100-meter Rome Diamond League meet. Clocking a time of 9.92 seconds, Coleman narrowly missed…
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has officially announced the implementation of the Public Procurement Capacity Building Levy Order, 2023, which will take effect on September 1, 2024. This new directive, issued under Legal Notice No. 206 of 6th November 2023, establishes a levy aimed at funding the capacity development of individuals involved in public…