EAC states urged to enhance SME investment to support manufacturing

East African Community partner states have been urged to allocate more resources to support small and medium enterprises in the region to enhance regional intra-trade. During the 7th EAC Secretary General’s Forum held in Nairobi bringing together civil society, interest groups and private sector, stakeholders called on partners states to develop inclusive policies prioritizing small-scale…

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‘…thank goodness’ – Olympic champion gives odd answer on whether she would wrestle transgender opponents

The topic of transgender athletes competing in women’s sport has sparked a mass debate. Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock has weighed in on the debate surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sport. Mensah-Stock, who won gold for the United States in freestyle wrestling at the Tokyo games, revealed she would never compete against a biological male….

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FKF president Hussein Mohamed confirms Engin Firat departure as new era begins

FKF president Hussein Mohamed has revealed Engin Firat’s resignation as Harambee Stars coach, signaling changes in the team’s leadership. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has confirmed that Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has resigned. Firat, who took over the national team in 2021, leaves after an underwhelming tenure marked by Kenya’s failure to…

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Kirinyaga: Kisanga at the Funeral Ceremony as Bees Attack the Mourners, Many Injured

A group of bees interrupted the burial ceremony of Faith Njeri in Ngurubani area of ​​Mwea constituency, Kirinyaga The celebrant, Ngari Muthang'ato, revealed that the incident happened when mourners were preparing to bury the deceased The family confirmed that the deceased was buried that night where few people attended Residents of Huduruma Estate, Ngurubani, Mwea…

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IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

President William Ruto and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during a past meeting.[File,Standard] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Kenya to strengthen its fiscal framework and reduce debt vulnerabilities to improve the country’s resilience against economic and climate shocks. IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke, who concluded a three-day visit to Kenya on Tuesday, said the authorities…

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Gabby Thomas joins France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela in grueling training

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has teamed up with France’s Olympic silver medalist Cyrena Samba-Mayela & former world champion Tamara Clark for a grueling training under coach Buford Bailey. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, Olympic silver medalist Cyrena Samba-Mayela, and former World champion Tamara Clark faced an intense training session on Tuesday, pushing their limits under the…

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‘He has worked fastidiously’ – MVP track club coach Paul Francis on the quality about Kishane Thompson that has made him ‘special’

MVP Track club coach Paul Francis has explained what has turned Kishane Thompson into a ‘special youngster’. MVP Track Club head coach Paul Francis has lauded sprinter Kishane Thompson as a “special youngster” crediting his determination and hard work for a meteoric rise that saw him narrowly miss Olympic gold at the Paris 2024 Games. …

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Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen clears the air on Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat’s ‘sacking’ & salary arreas

Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has cleared the air over Engin Firat contract negotiations and salary areas that need clearing should FKF decide to part ways with the Turkish coach. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has all but confirmed that Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat is on his way out following Kenya’s failure to qualify…

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