Kenya Police FC CEO Chris Oguso believes the Hussein Mohammed-led FKF will transform Kenyan football by uplifting and nurturing grassroots talent. Kenya Police FC Chief Executive Officer Chris Oguso has thrown his weight behind the new FKF leadership in the hope that it will elevate the football standards in the country. According to Oguso, the…
Faith Chepchirchir wins the women’s Tilburg Ten Miles in the Netherlands Rising road racing star Faith Chepchirchir Kiprotich has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following allegations of using the prohibited substance Norandrosterone. The AIU confirmed the suspension on Tuesday, January 7, stating that it issued a notice of allegation to the…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has boosted the prize money for the 2024 Total African Nations Championship (CHAN) winner to $3.5 million (Ksh455 million). The football governing body also announced that the total prize money of the CHAN has been increased to USD 10.4 million(Ksh1.3 billion). CAF President Patrice Motsepe confirmed the development, stating,…
An angry mob killed a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer in Mombasa after he allegedly threatened a boda boda rider with a gun for failing to pay for his ride. The incident unfolded on Friday when boda boda rider Antony Otieno requested payment after transporting the deceased from Likoni Primary Vyemani Grounds. According to a…
Olympic marathon bronze medallist Hellen Obiri is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Boston Marathon titles having signed up for this year’s race. Defending champion Hellen Obiri is among the many star names that have signed up for this year’s Boston Marathon slated for April 21. Obiri – the only woman…
Starting January 2025, the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has increased the cost of DNA identification tests by Ksh 7,000. The test, previously priced at Ksh 20,000, will now cost Ksh 27,000. “We wish to inform our valued customers of a slight price adjustment for the DNA Testing Service, from Ksh 20,000 to Ksh 27,000,…
South Africa’s teenage sprint star Bayanda Walaza has explained why he recently rejected a move to the US despite the allure of working with some of the world’s top coaches. South Africa’s 18-year-old sensation Bayanda Walaza has turned down a US scholarship to stay back home and work with his coach Thabo Matebedi. Seeming to…
Former Trade Cabinet Secretary, Moses Kuria, who now serves as President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, has vowed never to forgive Rigathi Gachagua for what he calls the former Deputy President’s betrayal of the Mount Kenya region’s values and identity. Kuria, who was speaking on Jeff Koinange Live, believes Gachagua’s actions tarnished their community’s reputation…
Kenyan startups extended their regional dominance in 2024, attracting a remarkable $638 million—nearly 30% of all funding raised by African ventures. This strong performance ensured that East Africa, once again, claimed the top spot among the continent’s regions for the second consecutive year. Overall, African startups secured $2.2 billion in 2024, rebounding from a tepid…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.[Standard, File] In a striking display of defiance against the rule of law, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin have, for the second time, failed to appear before the High Court to address the chilling cases of seven youths abducted in…
The Kenyan government plans to raise license fees for satellite communication service providers, significantly increasing operating costs for major players, including Elon Musk’s Starlink. The move aims to regulate and manage the growing satellite internet sector in the country. In December, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) announced new proposals to revise the Satellite Landing…
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has singled out three of President William Ruto’s allies, warning that their actions could cost him a second term in office in 2027. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, January 8, Sifuna criticized the three individuals—Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi, Tiaty MP William Kamket, and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli—for boasting and…
Former Harambee Stars and Tottenham Hotspur star Victor Wanyama has paid heartfelt tributes to Ezekiel Otuoma. The former AFC Leopard player died in December 2023 after a long battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Kenyans and football lovers in Kenya have been celebrating the life of the 31-year-old player The football community in Kenya has…
The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is urging Kenyans to stay cautious after uncovering fraud schemes targeting parents, students, and schools in the wake of the recent Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) results release. In a statement on January 8, KNEC highlighted cases of scam Telegram accounts run by con artists making bold but…