Top performances have been witnessed from a number of female runners this year and it seems some have come of age after hitting 24. So, what makes this age so special? The year 2024 has witnessed some great performances from track and field athletes and as the year closes, it seems 24 is the magic…
The 28-year-old is the tenth man in history to hold the 5000m and 10000m world records concurrently, both set in 2020. Paris Olympics 10000m champion rewarded 10-acres of land by former FIFA referee Paris Olympics 10000m gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei has been rewarded with a 10-acre piece of land in Nakasongola district, Uganda, by former…
The 100m Olympic bronze medalist questioned Omanyala’s record breaking time as Africa’s fastest man. 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalist Fred Kerley has stirred up controversy by questioning Ferdinand Omanyala’s record as Africa’s fastest man. Kerley made the comments during an appearance on the Ready Set Go, a YouTube show hosted by American sprint legend Justin…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is urging residents of Marsabit and Isiolo counties to aid in combating terrorism by sharing information on potential terror suspects and activities. In an awareness initiative led by the DCI’s Counter Violent Extremism Directorate (CVE), residents were encouraged to take an active role in community policing as a way…
The 2025 Grand Slam Track has attracted some big names like Masai Russell, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn that promises for tasty match-ups next year As the 2025 Grand Slam final list of participants takes shape, anticipation is building around some of the most exciting track and field showdowns. With elite competitors and record-breaking potential,…
Kostas Tsimikas details the one match that collapsed Liverpool during the sunset days of Jurgen Klopp’s reign Kostas Tsimikas has opened up about the pivotal moment last season that derailed Liverpool’s title ambitions and tarnished Jurgen Klopp’s farewell campaign. The Greek defender pinpointed the 4-3 defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup quarter-finals as…
The body of 24-year-old Christine Nyakio was found dumped in the forest in Ngong', Kajiado on Monday, October 21 Her mother, Phyllis Wanjiru, said in pain that she had not heard from her daughter for three days before learning that she had passed away. In search of answers to Nyakio's death, detectives visited where he…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has announced his candidacy for a second term in the March 2025 elections. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has officially announced his candidacy for a second term. Motsepe, who took office in March 2021, is set to compete in the CAF Presidential Elections scheduled for March 2025,…
Leaders of the eight East African Community member states have been challenged to work towards lifting barriers in order to promote free trade, improve regional integration, and facilitate free movement of their people within the region. Speaking in Butiama, Mwanza, Tanzania, to commemorate the EAC’s 25th anniversary, Dr. Ronex Kisembo Tendo, CEO Afrika Mashariki Fest,…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced traffic disruptions on a section of Mombasa Road to facilitate infrastructure upgrade starting Tuesday, October 29. In a public notice, KeNHA stated that the construction, scheduled to run until Friday, November 22, will affect traffic near Panari Hotel along Mombasa Road. The closure will allow for realignment…
The soldiers face a litmus test against Posta Rangers on October 27 Ulinzi Stars coach Danstan Nyaudo has challenged captain Boniface Muchiri to take penalty responsibilities after the soldiers failed to secure maximum points against Tusker FC in the Kenya Premier League match on Wednesday. Nyaudo admitted that he was disappointed with his captain who for the…
Africa is increasingly investing in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) as part of the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The main aim of the Sendai Framework, which replaced the Hyogo Framework in 2015, is to achieve a substantial reduction in disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods, health, and the economic, physical,…
AFC Leopards’ FKF Premier League clash with Mara Sugar has been postponed offering the team a chance to regroup amid recent challenges. The FKF Premier League match pitting AFC Leopards against Mara Sugar FC originally slated for Saturday afternoon at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos has been postponed. The highly anticipated fixture was set to mark…
18-year-old rising star Qing Madi is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Goosebumps”, on October 25, offering a glimpse into her debut album slated for release later this year. Known for her genre-bending sound and emotive storytelling, Qing Madi is quickly establishing herself as a force in the music industry, recently recognized on Billboard’s…
Kenyan marathoner Hellen Obiri has revealed how moving to the United States has become a major source of motivation for her given the way she gets treated well by Americans. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri is loving life in America since relocating to pursue her marathon dreams. Obiri moved stateside in 2022 ahead of…