Churches hit hard as state hikes permits fee

Vihiga clergy prays for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a past thanksgiving prayer service held at Kidundu stadium in Vihiga county. [File, Standard] Professionals seeking to work in Kenya under churches and religious groups will now pay up to Sh1 million for their work permit. This is an increase from the previous Sh400,000 fee…

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‘All I could think about was losing’-Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s path from Rio regret to record-breaking glory

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone reflects on her early career struggles, overcoming fear to achieve historic success in 2024. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was not always confident about her place on the world stage. The 2024 Female Track Athlete of the Year has cemented her legacy with two Olympic gold medals in Paris and multiple world…

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‘It was unanimous’- Justin Gatlin on why he agrees with Grant Holloway’s crowning as USATF male athlete of the year over Noah Lyles & Co

Grant Holloway beat a final list of nominees boasting of Olympic champions Noah Lyles, Rai Benjamin and Cole Hocker among others. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has hailed hurdling sensation Grant Holloway after he was named the USATF Men’s Athlete of the Year. Holloway’s accolade comes after a phenomenal season in which he shattered records…

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Will the 110m hurdles champion race again in 2025?

Jamaican sprinting legend Omar McLeod contemplates stepping away from hurdles, leaving his future uncertain as the 2024 Olympics approach. Five months ago, 2016 Olympic champion Omar McLeod made headlines with a revelation that left the track and field world in suspense. The Jamaican sprinter, who has etched his name in history as the first man…

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Morocco named FIFA Africa office host – KBC

Morocco has been selected as the new FIFA Africa office host. The official signing ceremony was held yesterday in Rabat, Morocco, between FIFA President Gianni Infantino, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) Fouzi Lekjaa. Morocco becomes the first African country to be host the FIFA office. The new move…

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Ruto defends livestock vaccination amidst propaganda – KBC

President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to proceed with the nationwide livestock vaccination programme scheduled for January 2024, dismissing propaganda and misinformation spread by some leaders. Speaking at the annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on Tuesday, the President said the vaccination initiative is critical for disease control and boosting the quality…

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‘I cursed myself’ – Dutch star Sifan Hassan reveals biggest regret the night before her Paris Olympic marathon glory

Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan was suffering from exhaustion and doubted her ability to clinch gold in Paris. Paris Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan  has revealed why choosing to participate in three races at the Paris Olympic Games left her hating herself for making that decision. The Tokyo Olympic 10000m champion said a lack of rest and exhaustion…

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