‘If I’m going for it, you can tell’

Bolt, the greatest sprinter of all time, had a nose for glory in 100m and 200m and was always confident and knew when he was going to break a record in his specialty. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt says he always knew when he was going to break a record during a race. The three-time Olympic…

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Members of Parliament Travel to SGR to Mombasa for the EALA Games, This Time They Abandon Flights to Save Money

Members of Parliament attending the East African Community Parliamentary Games opted to travel by rail instead of air, in line with government austerity measures Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula emphasized the move as a measure to reduce costs and save taxpayers' money The MPs noted the importance of using public facilities that they…

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Kenyan Newspapers: The Government Launches a Program to Find Jobs Abroad for Thousands of Unemployed Teachers

On Saturday, December 7, local newspapers reported extensively on the consolidation of political movements in the country, including President William Ruto's new plot to take over the political foundations of Raila Odinga amid conflict in the vote-rich Mount Kenya region. Kenyan newspaper headlines for Saturday, December 7. Photo/screen: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Taifa Leo…

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How Kenyan road runner chose honesty over a lengthy ban

Kenyan marathoner Beatrice Cherop’s confession to doping earned her a reduced two-year ban highlighting AIU’s commitment to integrity. Kenyan road runner Beatrice Jelagat Cherop went to bed on Tuesday with some relief after a ruling on her doping case spared her the harshest penalties under the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) regulations. Cherop, a seasoned 36-year-old…

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‘I am a serial chiller’

Vera Sidika has always intrigued many with her ability to maintain a luxurious lifestyle despite not appearing to have a conventional job. She is often seen jet-setting to glamorous destinations around the globe, fueling curiosity about her source of income. During an interactive Q&A session with her Instagram followers on Friday night December 6, 2024,…

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Mombasa’s lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

Owino Uhuru residents celebrate after Supreme Court awarded them Sh2 billion in the lead poisoning case on Dec 6, 2024. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] It was song and dance at Owino Uhuru village in Mombasa Saturday after the Supreme Court awarded victims of lead poisoning Sh1.3 billion and Sh700 million for cleaning the environment. The apex…

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Nyong’o affirms ODM’s commitment to its political objectives

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains committed to its political goals and making significant contributions to the country’s governance, according to interim party leader Anyang’ Nyong’o. Nyong’o stated that the mission of the Raila Odinga-led party has always been to serve the Kenyan people by advocating for justice, equity, and sustainable development. “As ODM members,…

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Ministry leading charge in tackling mental health challenges – Public Health PS

The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni says mental health challenges have become a silent crisis and are a rising public health concern, significantly contributing to the global burden of disease. Unfortunately, these challenges are often overlooked or stigmatized, greatly affecting individuals, families, and communities, she notes….

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Multiple banks accounts expose counties to graft, Nyakang’o

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o during the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Azimio la Umoja coalition Bipartisan talks at Bomas of Kenya ,Nairobi on October 31, 2023. [David Gichuru, Standard] County governments continue to operate multiple bank accounts, creating an avenue for corruption and irregular expenditure. This is despite being warned several times in the past. In…

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‘A girl cried just to see me’

Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has shared one main thing that is giving him satisfaction even more than winning races or breaking records. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge admits part of what is fueling him to keep going is his ability to inspire many people both young and old to succeed in their careers. Kipchoge may…

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