‘Let us support our own’

Veteran gospel musician Daddy Owen has urged Kenyans to support local artistes after the fracas between Willy Paul and Diamond Platnumz at the Furaha City Festival on Saturday night of December 7, 2024. Daddy Owen, in a post via his Instagram account on Sunday, December 8, 2024, stated that for the longest time, Kenyan audiences…

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‘I’m always betting on myself’- How Jamaica’s mystery man Kishane Thompson plans to conquer Olympics champion Noah Lyles & Co

Kishane Thompson has quickly risen from being relatively unknown to becoming the de facto new Jamaican sprint king. Jamaica’s sprinting scene has a new rising star, and his name is Kishane Thompson. Once a relatively unknown figure in track and field, Thompson has made a meteoric rise to prominence, positioning himself as a formidable contender…

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‘No way she’s faster than Mbappe’

YouTube streamer IshowSpeed has challenged American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson to race him after sensationally claiming that she’s not faster than him or Kylian Mbappe. YouTube streamer IshowSpeed has stirred up another debate by claiming world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson is not faster than him or Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe. Speed has in recent…

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‘I couldn’t believe that’ – Ugandan Loice Chepkwemoi still pinching herself after upsetting ‘Home of Champions’ favourites at Chepsaita Cross Country

Chepkwemoi showed why she is highly touted as the next big thing in Ugandan athletics and her victory marks the beginning of a glorious journey. Ugandan teenager Loice Chekwemoi is still in shock that she won the Great Chepsaita Cross Country, meeting held on the outskirts of Eldoret on Saturday December 7. Although she was…

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‘These are adult times’ – Bullish Gout Gout confident of ‘bright future’ as comparisons to Usain Bolt gathers momentum

Gout, the teen sensation could be the one who finally breaks Usain Bolts records that have stood for the longest Australia’s world U20 silver medallist Gout Gout reckons that there’s more to come from him after achieving another milestone in 200m. Gout clocked 20.04 seconds over 200m at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane…

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Siaya civil society calls for stronger action to protect widows from GBV

Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Siaya County are urging the national and county governments to establish robust follow-up mechanisms to address the increasing cases of gender-based violence (GBV), particularly targeting widows. Speaking during an event in Ukwala, Ugenya Sub-county, to mark 30 years of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, Siaya Muungano Network Program…

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Etana expresses disappointment over cancelled show

Jamaican reggae artist Etana has voiced her frustration after her scheduled performance at the Good Times Festival, set for December 7th at Jamhuri Park, was abruptly cancelled. Taking to social media, Etana pointed fingers at the organisers of the Furaha Festival, accusing them of orchestrating the cancellation to prioritise their event. The Furaha Festival, held…

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‘I felt that I needed to adjust’- Noah Lyles recounts how 100m semi-final heat loss to Oblique Seville served as a wake up call at the Paris Olympics

Semi-final heat loss to Jamaican sprint sensation Oblique Seville prompted world champion Noah Lyles to look within and channel motivation for his eventual triumph in the final. Olympic champion Noah Lyles has candidly shared his thoughts on his intense rivalry with Jamaica’s sprint sensation, Oblique Seville, and his unexpected challenges at the 2024 Paris Olympics….

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Gordon’s brings music and fun to Nakuru

Nakuru was the place to be this past Saturday as Gordon’s Funfair returned with its 4th edition, transforming the Rift Valley Sports Club into a space of festivity.  The world’s No. 1 gin brand brought together music, fun and refreshing cocktails, proving once again why this event is a standout on Kenya’s social calendar. This…

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‘You have to be selfish’

Elaine Thompson-Herah has struggled for form and fitness since quiting Stephen Francis’ MVP Track club in 2021, but she has revealed a fresh stance on why she had to leave. Jamaican sprint icon Elaine Thompson-Herah has shed light on her decision to leave the MVP Track Club in 2021 and the challenges she has faced…

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KEMSA excels in Reverse logistics to deliver lifesaving mosquito nets to malaria-prone regions

The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has proven its logistical expertise in a nationwide mosquito net distribution campaign aimed at combating malaria in Kenya’s vulnerable regions. Ninety percent of those who registered for the life saving commodity have so far received the nets according to statistics availed by the authority and other partners including county…

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