Detectives have confirmed the identity of a highly wanted murder and robbery suspect, previously misidentified as George Oduor Okoth, following his fatal capture in a police operation. Known to be behind multiple violent robberies and armed attacks in the Kisumu region, the suspect’s real name was uncovered as Robert Wakolo Okoth, alias “George Oduor Okoth”…
The French ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, presided over the signing of a deal between Iten town (popularly referred to as the home of athletic champions) and Miramas city in France on Saturday, which will see coaches from the county trained in France. Noting that sports can be used to bring about gender equality, the…
President William Ruto with Millie Odhiambo (Suba-North MP) addressing Wananchi during the commissioning of the Rusinga Ring Road, Homa Bay County. [PCS] “The year 2005 marked a turning point in my life. I was in my office, working late, when I got a call from a friend, Prof Jacqueline Oduol, who was at the time, working as…
Australian wonderkid Gout Gout has earned comparisons with Usain Bolt and he must have left the Jamaican legend delighted after he smashed another record in Queensland on Saturday. Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout’s record-breaking traits continued on Saturday when he smashed yet another record, running the fastest 200m for an Australian since 1993. The 16-year-old…
President William Ruto has announced an all-war-out approach in dealing with cases of femicide in the country. Speaking on Sunday, November 3, 2024, the Head of State announced that his administration will take all the necessary steps to tackle the issue which is slowly sliding out of hand. While attributing the rise of femicide cases…
NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 21: Amalia Martina Villarreal of USA celebrates with her team mates after scoring her teams first goal during the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Quarter Final match between USA and Nigeria at DY Patil Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo by Joern Pollex – FIFA/FIFA…
Kwale County Government seeks to promote the coastal county as a significant hub for tourism following the scooping of several prestigious awards by the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2024. WTA was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward, and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the WTA brand is recognised globally as…
Robert Kiprop has explained why he dedicated his Iten cross-country crown to his home supporters. Robert Kiprop dedicated his Cross-Country victory in Iten on Saturday, November 2 to his passionate hometown fans. The 2019 African Games 5000m champion was encouraged to compete in the third leg of the Athletics Kenya Cross-Country series by his family…
The 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams are entering their third week, with large-candidature papers set to begin. The exams, which started on October 22 and will run until November 22, involve 965,501 candidates across 10,755 centres, marking a notable increase from last year’s 903,138 candidates. The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has…
Kenyans Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet and American Gabby Thomas did not come out on top in the social media vote for the World Athlete of the Year Award but who was the surprise winner? Olympics 100m champion Julien Alfred may be coming from St Lucia, a country whose population is just over 179,000, but she…
The Kwale County Government is ramping up efforts to position itself as a prime tourism destination following significant wins at the 2024 World Travel Awards (WTA). These awards recognized various Kwale attractions and resorts, further enhancing its profile on the global tourism stage. The World Travel Awards, established in 1993, celebrate excellence in the tourism…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles fuses fashion with athleticism, creating a distinct “rock-star track star” persona as he captivates audiences, redefining the limits of speed and self-expression. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is a man who dominates the track as much with his style as he does with his speed. On a sultry August evening in…
The Marakwet Community is set to host the first cultural festival on November 8, 2024, at Bomas of Kenya to showcase its rich culture, with the aim of passing the knowledge to the next generation. The Marakwet festival 2024 that is expected to run till Saturday dawn has attracted various music artists from the community and…
Kiprop who claimed victory in a fiercely contested men’s 10km race at the historic ground in Iten has now shifted his focus abroad. After clinching victory in the third leg of Athletics Kenya’s (AK) Cross-Country series in Iten on Saturday, Robert Kiprop has set his sights on the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. The 27-year-old…
Dancer and fitness guru Tileh Pacbro has broken his silence amid swirling rumours about his relationship with Spanish fashion model Paula Feeroon. The pair had raised eyebrows after being spotted together on multiple occasions and featuring in dance videos after his breakup with his Spanish wife Martina Glez. Kenyan dancer Tileh Pacbro and Spanish model…