Bumper rewards are in the offing for athletes who will be crowned overall winners at the World Athletics Awards gala with Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Noah Lyles among the nominees. World Athletics unveiled the nominees for the World Athlete of the Year Award set to be feted for their outstanding 2024 season. The system for…
Zimbabwe’s close ties with ruling parties in neighbouring countries is attracting controversy, with opposition movements in Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique accusing Zanu-PF of interfering in their local elections. The Zimbabwe ruling party is one of the remaining liberation movements in power in Southern Africa, and it claims to be battling neo-colonial forces allegedly trying to…
Maurice Greene critiques modern sprinting standards, calls conditions “easier” compared to his era. American sprinting icon Maurice Greene, former world record holder in the 100 meters, believes today’s athletes have a much smoother path to success than during his time on the track. Greene, who once held the world record with a time of 9.79…
Authorities overseeing Tanzania’s upcoming local government elections this week published preliminary voter figures breaking past records, amid opposition claims of foul play in favour of the ruling CCM party, including the register being padded with ineligible voters. According to the statistics rolled out on October 22 by the Ministry of Regional Administration and Local Governments (Tamisemi),…
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 and determined. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders…
A Nairobi man by the name of Basil invaded the residence of a healer in Kitui county to confront him after his friend lost KSh 80,000 from him His friend Basil, who had sought the services of the healer, was left struggling financially after losing a large amount of money Basil, a devout Christian, said…
Tusker have been very inconsistent so far this season, ammasing nine points from six points this season. Tusker interim head coach Charles Okere has voiced concerns about his team’s inconsistency after a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars in the sixth matchday of the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Playing at Police Sacco Stadium,…
A cohort of 467 Forester Trainees and 102 Inspector Cadets will graduate from the Forest Law Enforcement Academy in Gilgil on Monday, marking a historic milestone for Kenya’s forest conservation efforts. The pass-out ceremony, to be held on October 28, will be presided over by President William Ruto, underscoring the national importance of forest protection…
Georgina Rodriguez was hospitalized in Riyadh Georgina Rodriguez, the partner of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has shared a heartfelt update with her fans after recently spending four days hospitalized with pneumonia. The 30-year-old model and influencer took to her Instagram story to inform followers about her condition and express gratitude for the care she received…
Georgina Rodriguez was hospitalized in Riyadh Georgina Rodriguez, the partner of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has shared a heartfelt update with her fans after recently spending four days hospitalized with pneumonia. The 30-year-old model and influencer took to her Instagram story to inform followers about her condition and express gratitude for the care she received…
In a pivotal ruling, the three-judge bench composed of Justices Freda Mugambi, Eric Ogola, and Anthony Mrima declined to recuse themselves from hearing an impeachment case filed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Gachagua, who was impeached amid growing political tensions, sought to challenge the bench’s impartiality, contending that they should disqualify themselves from presiding…
A three-judge court dismissed Rigathi Gachagua's request to resign in his impeachment case, saying there was insufficient evidence and they would be biased Justices Ogola, Mrima, and Mugambi ruled that Gachagua's justice issues did not meet constitutional standards The judges also ordered the Gachagua team to submit revised applications within five days, while the respondents…
The women’s U17 team beat Mexico in their last appearance at the global championship. Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche let her feelings known after guiding the U17 national team to their first-ever World Cup appearance in the Dominican Republic. It was the first time a Kenyan football team graced the global show, making Junior Starlets’ appearance…
Members of the Judiciary today Friday, October 25, 2024, converged in Kiserian, Kajiado county to bid farewell to one of their own – honourable Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga. The Judiciary and legal fraternity was dealt a heavy blow following the death of Jalenga – a resident magistrate who served at the Milimani Commercial Court in…
Parents have been urged to be vigilant and closely monitor their children during this two months holiday break. Speaking during a graduation ceremony at the Mico Integrated Academy in Embakasi, Kenya prisons service Regional sports coordinator Nairobi region Ali Madey Hassan called upon parents, guardians and caregivers to be a constant guide in their children’s…