Thomas Kwoyelo, a mid-level commander in the notorious Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group, was sentenced to 40 years in prison in Uganda on Friday for war crimes including murder, rape, enslavement, torture and kidnap. Kwoyelo was convicted of dozens of war crimes in August, the first time an officer of his seniority had been tried by Uganda’s judiciary. Founded in the late 1980s with…
The Thukus, a Kenyan couple who have been sharing the journey of their lives with fans on YouTube, decided to fit their maid The couple said they had been with Harriet for five years, and she has been a blessing to them They blindfolded him with a cloth and when they opened them, they showed…
Kinyua Kamau will debut his feature film “Nyūmba Ya Mbūri at the ongoing Nairobi Film Festival. The film will begin showing on Friday, October 25 at the Prestige Plaza Cinemas at 7:00 pm EAT and on 26 at Unseen Nairobi from 5:00 pm. The film is set to officially premiere in Kenyan cinemas on November…
AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda hopes his experience in football administration will come in handy after declaring his candidature for the Nairobi NEC member seat in FFK elections. AFC Leopards chairman Dan Shikanda is counting on his experience in the game to elevate him to victory during the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections where he…
President William Ruto has underscored his commitment to uniting Kenyans and rejecting divisive, ethnic politics, asserting that Kenya should never again endure politics based on tribalism. Speaking at the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival in Lodwar, he emphasized the need for cohesion, adding that his diverse Cabinet reflects his resolve to unite all Kenyans, regardless…
National Olympics Committee of Kenya’s coffers will be boosted following confirmation that the International Olympics Committee will increase its grants to the country by 10 percent. National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) is set for a shot in the arm after the International Olympics Committee (IOC) increased its funding to Kenya by 10 percent. The…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has intensified its collaboration with the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO) in a bid to enhance wildlife conservation efforts and boost Kenya’s tourism sector. Speaking at the 46th KATO Annual General Meeting held at the Sarova Woodlands Hotel in Nakuru, Dr. Erustus Kanga, Director General of KWS, emphasized the…
British sprint star Louie Hinchliffe has left legendary coach Carl Lewis choosing instead to work with a passionate, less experienced coach. Britain’s sprint sensation Louie Hinchliffe has made waves in the athletics world this year with his meteoric rise on the track. After breaking into the elite ranks by running a remarkable 9.95 seconds to…
Jamaica faces a crossroads in athletics as Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills calls for urgent reforms to revive the nation’s track and field legacy amid recent challenges and evolving global standards. Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills has called for an urgent overhaul of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in response to a…
In a fierce public denunciation, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma voiced staunch opposition to a new proposal to extend the terms of all elected officials in Kenya from five to seven years per term. Kaluma, who has proposed another bill to allow breastfeeding at work for MPs, didn’t mince words when he took to…
PHOTO | Courtesy The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has been barred by the High Court from proceeding with the Ksh 95.68 billion power deal with Adani Energy Solutions until a petition led by the Law Society of Kenya is heard. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders by Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspending the…
The first leg of the Cross Country series was held in Machakos last weekend and witnessed approximately 700 athletes compete Athletics Kenya (AK) have said they will only allow runners who have registered on the federation’s database to compete in the ongoing AK Cross Country Series. Event director Kennedy Tanui said competing in the series…
Hexing Group has announced a Ksh 1.29 billion ($10m) investment plan that is expected to drive expansion of its operations in Kenya. The firm says the investment will facilitate the establishment of a new office in Nairobi, aimed at tapping into emerging business opportunities within Kenya and the broader East African region. “Hexing is excited…
She also claimed multiple medals at the European Indoor Championships, including gold in 1972 and 1973. The athletics fraternity is deeply saddened to hear that Annelie Ehrhardt, the 1972 Olympic 100m hurdles champion, has died at the age of 74. Ehrhardt won her Olympic title for East Germany in a world record of 12.59 and…
The Sabatia Eye Hospital organized a medical Camp at Sinoko Ward in Likuyani providing treatment to over 200 locals with eye ailments. The Hospital also identified 60 patients with critical eye ailments who have been booked for further treatment including eye cataract surgery at the facility for free….