Justin Gatlin on how Africa is shifting the sprinting landscape following Tebogo, Omanyala & Simbine’s rise, America’s distance surge

Gatlin has explained why the narrative on sprinting in Africa is changing following Letsile Tebogo, Akani Simbine and Ferdinand Omanyala’s rise, as well as America with distance running, as showcased with Cole Hocker’s gold medal in the 1500 meters at the Olympics. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has shared his thoughts on the shifting dynamics…

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PS Njogu Shares Links for Kenyans Seeking Work in Germany

Principal Secretary for Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu has provided two useful links for Kenyans interested in working in Germany. Last Friday, Kenya and Germany signed the Comprehensive Agreement on Sharing of Labour, Talent, and Mobility in Berlin. This agreement allows Germany to welcome skilled and semi-skilled Kenyan workers through a controlled labor migration program. Njogu…

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Newspapers: Mother sheds tears after losing 3 children in Mukuru fire in Njenga

On Thursday, September 19, local newspapers reported extensively on the dispute facing the education sector following industrial action by the University Staff Union (UASU) and the University Staff Union of Kenya (KUSU). Kenyan newspaper headlines Thursday, September 19. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, People Daily, Taifa Leo and The Star.Source: UGC The Standard About two…

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Will Douglas Kanja end police impunity?

Inspector General of Police nominee Douglas Kanja. [File, Standard] Douglas Kanja will now assume the position of Inspector General of Police after the National Assembly Wednesday approved his nomination. Kanja who is now waiting in the wings for his  swearing-in by President William Ruto, got the nod from the House after MPs from across the…

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‘We are not a failed state’

Nairobi County Women Representative Esther Passaris has slammed Kenyan on X for condemning her use of words while calling out police who brutally attacked a Multimedia University (MMU) student during the recent strike by the comrades. In a statement shared on X, on Thursday, September 19, 2024, Passaris, while defending herself stated that the word…

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Rigathi Gachagua Missing William Ruto's Meeting with Nyeri Parliamentarians

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was absent from the White House meeting between President William Ruto and Nyeri MPs, a situation that has increased rumors of conflicts between them The meeting focused on infrastructure projects in Nyeri County, including roads, fresh produce markets, and the upgrading of Mwai Kibaki Hospital, Othaya, to a public institution. Gachagua's…

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