How Kenya is planning for the continental showpiece

With the postponement of CHAN 2024, Kenya has a golden opportunity to fine-tune its sporting infrastructure not just for the delayed tournament but for AFCON 2027 as well. The Kenyan Ministry of Sports and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are leveraging the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament as a crucial step in preparing to co-host the…

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Gachagua Appointee Fired from Nairobi Rivers Commission Over Ghost Workers and Embezzlement

Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Muracia, the CEO of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, has been dismissed from his position with immediate effect following a Tuesday meeting chaired by former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru. Muracia, who was appointed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the commission established by President William Ruto, was removed after being accused of…

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‘The world record will fall’

Ruth Chepng’etich will look to redeem herself in the London Marathon after finishing ninth last year but faces competition from Peres Jepchirchir and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan. World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich wants to lower Peres Jepchirchir’s London Marathon record of 2:16:16  set last year. Chepng’etich, the three-time Chicago marathon champion, will face stiff competition…

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‘I can’t say there is a threat’

Ferdinand Omanyala believes his African 100m record of 9.77 seconds is secure, despite strong competition from fellow sprinters such as Letsile Tebogo and Akani Simbine. Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala believes there is no formidable threat to his African record as he plans to lower that time even further. The African record stands at 9.77…

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Why the buck stops with Ruto on abductions

Plain cloth police officers arrest a protestor during anti-government demonstrations along Moi Avenue in Nairobi, on July 16, 2024. [File, Standard] Desperately trying to secure his son’s release from captivity, a distressed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi knew only one person could help – President William Ruto. His statement to investigative agencies on Tuesday…

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