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‘Many still underestimate us’- Hellen Obiri highlights the complexities of female athletes compared to male counterparts

Hellen Obiri has lamented about the unfair treatment female athletes face as compared to their male counterparts. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri remains one of the most consistent Kenyan athletes but there are several challenges she had to endure to get to where she is. Hellen Obiri started her professional career in 2010 and…

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How DR Congo conflict affects Raila’s AUC bid

Raila Odinga seeing off DRC President H.E. Felix Tshisekedi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. [File, Standard] President William Ruto yesterday assembled the heads of the East African Community (EAC) to discuss the escalating conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Under immense foreign pressure, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda…

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Government rejects reported statistics on abductions

The government has dismissed reports by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) that at least 82 people have been abducted or forcibly disappeared since June 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the figures released by KNCHR were exaggerated and not based on official government records. “As the…

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20 people died in a plane crash in South Sudan

On Wednesday, January 29, a plane crashed in Unity province, South Sudan, killing 20 people inside Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the plane had oil workers from Greater Pioneer Operating Company The aviation official said those who died in the fatal accident include a Chinese citizen and one Indian South Sudan – About…

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Hussein Mohammed, Michael Olunga visit Qatari embassy ahead of potential ground breaking move for Kenyan football

Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga and new FKF boss Hussein Mohammed visited the embassy of Qatar on Wednesday in what could be a ground breaking move for Kenyan football. Kenya’s football ties with Qatar continue to flourish following a high-profile visit by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed and Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga…

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Police warn public on fake recruitment advertisement

The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent police recruitment advertisement currently circulating. In an alert posted on their official social media platforms on Monday, January 29, 2025, NPS identified a purported recruitment notice for police constables as fake. “FAKE: PURPORTED RECRUITMENT INTO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE,” the National Police Service…

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Court suspends registration for midyear KCSE exams

Nakuru based surgeon and activist Dr Magare Gikenyi. [File, Standard] The High Court in Kisii has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi. In a suit filed at the High Court in Kisii County, Dr Magare Gikenyi claimed that there was no evidence…

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Why real estate and farming are their winning bets

Kenya’s top athletes are turning race winnings into wealth through smart investments in real estate, farming and business ventures for financial security. Money is the lifeblood of professional sports and Kenya’s world-beating athletes are proving that success on the track translates to financial prosperity off it. With substantial earnings from races, appearance fees and endorsements,…

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