The long-awaited World Rally Championship has finally returned to the famous tracks of Kenya! This exciting car marathon, renowned for its spectacular roads and incredible scenery, has once again opened its arms to riders from all over the world. Ambitious preparations According to Ababu Namwamba, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, the marathon will be…
By BOB KARASHANI Tanzania has formally kicked off its preparations for local government elections in late October or early November, against the backdrop of opposition misgivings over the polls’ conduct by a government ministry instead of the electoral commission, despite recent law amendments. Read more here
Deputy chief justice Philomena Mwilu addressing mourners Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mwilu has urged Kenyans to stop victimizing judges and magistrates among other Judicial Service Commission employees while performing their duties. The DCJ instead asked the members of the public not to take matters into their own hands when dissatisfied with the outcome of the…
Four-time Olympics champion Sanya Richards-Ross is expecting big things from Team USA heading to Paris 2024 Olympics. American sprint legend Sanya Richards-Ross is thrilled by the depth in the US team which she believes will help the country collect more medals at the Paris Olympics. The four-time Olympic champion feels this year’s team is the…
President William Ruto emphasized Kenya’s dedication to multilateralism as outlined in the United Nations Charter, underscoring the nation’s role in safeguarding global values of peace, security, and stability. In a significant move reflecting this commitment, President Ruto held pivotal talks with the Haiti Transitional Presidential Council, chaired by Engineer Edgard Leblanc Fils on June 19,…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned leaders against showing off, demeaning and disrespecting Kenyans urging them to instead focus on working on the aspirations of the people. Gachagua who Saturday attended the burial ceremony of Mzee Gerald Gikonyo Kanyuria, in Kangema, Murang’a County called on those in leadership to remain humble and quit showing off…
Noah Lyles has shared a glimpse of his training ahead of his first race at the US Olympic trials, with his main focus on qualifying for four events at the global bonanza. As he gears up for the US Olympic trials, triple world champion Noah Lyles has shared a glimpse of his training, terming it…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto, has asked faith-based institutions to partner with the Government to create livelihood opportunities for youth and women without jobs. The First Lady spoke during the Gospel Assembly Chapel’s 10th anniversary in Kisii Town. Mama Rachel Ruto lauded the “Member Empowerment Program” by the church, where…
The State Department for Cabinet Affairs-Office of the Deputy President has adopted a site at the Tudor Creek in Mikindani ward to plant mangroves in a bid to increase its forest cover along the coastline. According to the National Forest Resources Assessment Report 2021, Mombasa has a forest cover of 4,233 hectares, a forest cover…
Mary Moraa’s track rival, Athing Mu, has opened up on why she was forced to open her season at the US Olympic trials despite being confirmed for several other meets in which she was a no-show. Olympic 800m champion Athing Mu has finally opened her season at the US Olympic trials with a third-place finish…
The principal magistrate at Kiambu Law Courts, Wanjiru Njuguna, has granted bail to Dennis Mwai Irungu, a police officer accused of shooting Anthony Njomo, a United States Embassy staffer. Magistrate Njuguna stated that there is no indication that Irungu poses a flight risk or would interfere with witnesses or evidence if released. The court released…
Stakeholders in Garissa have raised concern over the low uptake of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Garissa County. Almost all women are at risk of cervical cancer, because the human papillomavirus which causes cervical cancer, is very common. In 2020 over 5,000 cases were reported with 3,000 deaths. The numbers keep in on increasing….
Kosovo international has expressed regrets over rejecting Liverpool for Schalke which led to struggles in replicating youth success in professional football across various European clubs. Kosovo international Donis Avdijaj has openly expressed regret over one of his career decisions involving Premier League giant Liverpool labeling it as the “biggest mistake” of his life. Avdijaj burst…
Key stakeholders have formally adopted the planned integration of over 700,000 refugees in Daadab and Kakuma camps. They have set November of this year as the launch date for the Shirika Plan, which will redesign the refugee camps in Garissa and Turkana counties into municipalities. The Kenyan government, respective county governments, UN agencies, and the…
The burial of slain Makadara Law Court Principal Magistrate Monica Kivuti is underway in Yatta, Machakos. Kivuti died last week Thursday, June 13, 2024, while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital after she was shot while making a ruling involving a policeman’s wife at Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi. Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday led…