‘They only run fast when they want to renew contracts’ – Justin Gatlin on why modern sprinters are struggling to record fast times

Modern sprinters have barely ran faster than 9.76, compared to the insane times Usain Bolt and his generation produced, and Gatlin believes money has contributed to the complancency. The dynamics of professional sprinting have evolved dramatically over the years, and not everyone sees the changes as entirely positive.  Legendary sprinters Justin Gatlin and Linford Christie…

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Offer alternatives to Adani, MPs tell critics

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani. [AFP] President William Ruto’s decision to cancel the multi-billion-shilling Adani Group deals featured prominently during the post-State of the Nation address debate in the National Assembly yesterday, with legislators lauding the decision. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, however, raised concerns that those who criticised the deals had not offered…

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Base Titanium enhances employee skills through RPL programme – Kenya News Agency

Kwale-based Australian mining firm Base Titanium has stepped up its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. The mining firm celebrated the accomplishments of 120 Base employees who successfully completed the RPL programme upon successful assessment by the National Training Industrial Authority (NITA). Base Titanium General Manager, Operations, Denham Vickers, says since the RPL program’s inception…

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Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations.  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has suffered a major setback after the High Court on Monday suspended its privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act, which had been granted by the government. The foundation,…

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Govt keen on bolstering local technology investments – KBC

The Government is committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters investments and positions ICT as a catalyst for growth across all sectors. During an Industry Engagement with Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) in Nairobi, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u indicated that through collaboration with the private…

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DCI nabs two suspects in cocaine trafficking bust – KBC

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two notorious drug traffickers in a stealth operation that ended at a petrol station in Ruiru, near the Eastern Bypass. The suspects, identified as Anthony Ndirangu Wanjiku and Sabiri Kalicha, were found in possession of cocaine and marijuana, ready to finalize a sale.   –…

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KWS enhances visitor experience with nationwide satellite connectivity – KBC

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is revolutionizing connectivity across its parks, reserves, and stations through a groundbreaking investment in satellite internet. Leveraging savings from the 2023/2024 fiscal year, KWS aims to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences in even the most remote areas, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable conservation through technological innovation. In partnership with Karibu…

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Africatalyst calls for IDA-Led Local Currency Loans to Protect Low-Income Countries from Exchange Rate Risks – KBC

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) could offer low-income countries (LICs) a short-term solution through sovereign local currency loan offerings to help them deal with issues resulting from the discrepancy between local currency revenues and debt repayments denominated in foreign currencies, according to a recent report by AfriCatalyst. This mismatch has placed immense pressure on low-income countries…

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