Northern Water Collector Tunnel at Makomboki area in Kigumo sub county. The tunnel supplies water to Ndakaini Dam, main water reservoir form Nairobi and its environs. (File photo) Nairobi County and its environs are expected to access increased water supply for domestic use after operationalization of the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) Bulk Water Supply system….
Agnes Ngetich was in a class of her own in her half marathon debut in Valencia as Yomif Kejelcha surprised Kenyans to take the win in a new world record, shattering the previous record by Jacob Kiplimo. Agnes Ngetich and Yomif Kejelcha ran tactical races to dominate the women’s and men’s races at the Valencia…
The government will prosecute exam cheats through special courts that have been constituted. Education Cabinet secretary Julius Ogamba says the courts will arbitrate in cases of exam multi-practices. The CS who spoke hours before the official kick off the written Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment…
Abel Kipsang, aiming for a strong 2025 season after a challenging 2024, is preparing to qualify for the World Championships by building fitness through cross-country races. Former world indoor championships bronze medallist Abel Kipsang wants to have a great 2025 season after struggling to make an impact in 2024. Abel Kipsang failed to make the…
Faith Kipyegon may be good at running but she wishes she knew how to swim as well after a scary experience in the pool that made her think twice about her hobby. Three-time Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon hopes she can become better at swimming just as she is good at running, given this is one…
Why Kishane Thompson is not getting carried away by constant comparisons to Asafa Powell. Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson is determined to carve out his own legacy in athletics, undeterred by frequent comparisons to Asafa Powell, another Jamaican sprint icon. Thompson, who trains under Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club like Powell once did,…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has underscored the impact of environmental conservation on tourism business as it takes its ‘One Tourist, One Tree’ campaign to the North Rift Tourism Circuit. KTB CEO June Jepkemei says destinations with robust environmental conservation initiatives have recorded strides in sustainable tourism business. Speaking during the tree planting exercise at…
As candidates prepare for national examinations, proprietors of private schools have exuded confidence that learners were more than ready to undertake the task ahead with promising performance. Alfred Nyaga, the proprietor of Alber School in Kutus, said the grade six candidates were set and prepared for the KPSEA…
Kariobangi Sharks denied Shabana their first victory in a stalemate at the Dandora stadium on Saturday having to come back from behind to secure a point. Kariobangi Sharks coach Ezekiel Seda has highlighted a congested fixture schedule as a key factor behind his team’s recent struggles after they managed a 1-1 draw with Shabana FC…
A plea by Njeri Mwangi, the wife of activist Boniface Mwangi, has gained responses from prominent figures such as Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga among others. Njeri on Sunday morning October 27, 2024, sounded the alarm about her husband’s abduction, saying that…
Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang has assured that all preparations and plans for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations scheduled to start tomorrow (Monday) are in place. The PS said the KCSE and KPSEA candidates have been…
Wanjala captained Kenya to a first ever AFCON U-20 place in over 40 years following their CECAFA U-20 exploits in Tanzania. Rising Stars captain Amos Wanjala is optimistic about Kenya’s chances in the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, despite the team’s recent 1-0 loss to Tanzania in the final of the qualifying…
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Kenya’s 50 most influential men of 2024 alongside Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Mount Kenya University Founder Prof Simon Gicharu. The recognition by Africapitol Ventures was announced on Friday, October 25 during a gala dinner held at KICC. Dr….
Inspired by Usain Bolt, Muzala Samukonga discovered his athletic talent at a very young age and is slowly making a name for himself in the world of athletics. Zambian 400m star Muzala Samukonga has disclosed how watching Usain Bolt motivated his dream to make it as an athlete. Muzala Samukonga noted that he discovered his…
The Kerio Valley Development Authority has launched several water points at the drought prone areas of Kapenguria bordering Uganda for easy access of water for both domestic and livestock. The boreholes drilled at Riwo area in West Pokot had suffered for along time due to acute water shortage where locals walk long distances scouring for water for…