By REUTERS Soldiers and police sealed off the headquarters of Uganda’s biggest opposition party on Monday in what a police spokesperson called a precautionary move ahead of anti-government protests planned for Tuesday despite a ban. In posts on social media platform X, National Unity Platform party chief Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said…
Africa’s fastest man in 100m Ferdinand Omanyala and Malkia Strikers captain Triza Atuka, have been selected as Kenyan flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 33rd Paris Olympic Games this Friday along river Seine. After making history by qualifying for the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Omanyala is returning to the Olympics for…
President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has warned alleged sponsors of anti-government protests, challenging them to come forward and give him alternatives to his leadership. Ruto said he would be firm in protecting Kenyans against what he termed as a…
Batoto Ba Mungu have appointed their former coach Robert Matano after last season’s struggles and they have given reasons why they feel he will bring back the glory years. Robert Matano’s experience and winning mentality are the main reasons Sofapaka settled on him to replace departed coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno. Matano left Tusker this month…
Adel Balala was crowned the winner of the NCBA Kabete Open after a sudden death win against Michael karanga in the play-off. Both golfers ended the three-day Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) series tournament tied at four-over-par 220, forcing a playoff on holes 1, 17, and 18. Each hole resulted in a tie, with…
Akani Simbine has explained what his second-place finish behind Noah Lyles at the London Diamond League Meeting means to him with less than two weeks to the Olympic Games. South African sprinting ace Akani Simbine believes the London Diamond League second-place finish is motivation enough ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Simbine finished second in…
The upcoming COP29 negotiations in Baku present a critical opportunity for Africa. Despite contributing minimally to global greenhouse gas emissions, the continent finds itself disproportionately affected by the severe impacts of climate change. This reality underscores a glaring injustice that must be addressed with utmost seriousness at COP29. We stand at a critical juncture where…
Ronaldo is enjoying a glamorous holiday with his family along the Red Sea shores as he anticipates return to action at the Saudi Arabian club. As the football world reflects on Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent Euro 2024 journey and anticipates his return to club action with Al-Nassr FC, all eyes are also on his well-deserved downtime…
Kenyan content creator Njeri Mbugua has embarked on an ambitious quest to break a Guinness World Record by offering free Nyama Choma to the public. Njeri’s goal is to surpass the current record for the longest barbecue marathon by an individual, which stands at 80 hours. To achieve this, she plans to host a seven-day…
By PATRICK ILUNGA On July 12, during a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Félix Tshisekedi, Deputy Prime Minister in charge of Defence Guy Kabongo reported that while a humanitarian truce was being put in place, the M23 rebels were “forcibly recruiting young people” while receiving “continuous reinforcements of personnel and equipment” from Rwanda and Uganda….
YouTuber Mungai Eve has revealed that she got into another relationship after breaking up with Director Trevor. Eve accidentally spoke about her other relationship while answering questions during an interview with the YouTube channel Fagilia TV. She was asked if she hadn’t gotten over Trevor following her decision to wear a crop top with a…
There are seven athletes in Kenya’s 800m team at the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris, France: three women and four men. Kenya aims to maintain and further its dominance over the distance where it has won a gold medal in every edition since 2008. The country’s flag-bearers are two-time Commonwealth Games champion Wycliff Kinyamal, World…
Kylian Mbappe completed his move to Real Madrid this month and after his unveiling, he is set to impact the Spanish top flight in a number of ways. Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated move to Real Madrid has sent shockwaves through the football world, promising to reshape not just the club but also the landscape of…
As Kenya endures a severe cold season, the Kenya National Public Health Institute has advised the public to strengthen their immunity to mitigate the heightened risk of respiratory illnesses and flu. The institute recommends that Kenyans increase their intake of vitamins and supplements, particularly from fruits like oranges, lemons, and berries, along with a variety…
By REUTERS Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time launching her 2024 presidential campaign, seeking the support of fellow Democrats with the backing of President Joe Biden after he pulled out of the race amid concerns about his age and health. Her campaign officials and allies made hundreds of calls on behalf of Harris on Sunday, urging delegates to the Democratic Party…