Brenda* has been on HIV treatment since 2003. As she steps out of a Gilgil hospital after her twins have been declared HIV negative, joy paints her face, and grace and confidence define her gait. “This feels like a dream,” she quips, adding cautiously, “It has been quite a journey, and I am grateful for…
Tanzania Football Federation boss Wallace Karia has explained how bidding together for both CHAN 2024 and AFCON 2027 has affected East Africa’s plans for the two tournaments. Tanzania Football Federation boss Wallace Karia has opened up on some of the challenges that come with jointly bidding together to host the 2024 African Nations Championships and…
Gabby Thomas 300m school record had stood for seven years but has now been broken by the fast-rising Canadian sprinter. Fast-rising sprint sensation Izzy Goudros etched herself into the folklore of the Harvard University program record after she broke Gabby Thomas‘ 300m record on January 18. Toronto’s Izzy Goudros, who has been tipped for greatness,…
Nondies are currently third in the regular Kenya Cup season league table after winning each of their first five games of the season. Nondescripts head coach Calum Oliver has dismissed the notion that his side has become the “best of the rest” in the Kenya Cup, despite their impressive start to the 2024 season. The…
Harambee Stars full-back Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma has been the subject of a bumper offer from a European team but his Polish club has turned it down, demanding a higher fee. Harambee Stars defender Erick ‘Marcelo’ Ouma has attracted the interest of Kazakhstan giants FK Astana who have submitted a bid to his current club Rakow…
President William Ruto has praised the Kenya police-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. Taking to his official social media accounts on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, President Ruto stated that National Police Officers who are operating under MSS have intensified patrols in major cities of the gang-troubled Caribbean nation. Ruto on order restoration President…
By Hez Gikang’a As president Dr. William Ruto embarks on an extensive development tour of Western Kenya, Monday’s issuance of a first-ever bonus of Ksh. 150 million to sugarcane farmers contracted to Mumias Sugar Company (2021 )marks a significant milestone in the fulfilment of his pledge to uplift the economic fortunes of farmers across the…
Divine Oduduru has revealed the struggles and mistreatment he endured under coach Rana Reider, including neglect, unfair treatment, and threats during his time at Tumbleweed Track Club. Nigerian sprint sensation Divine Oduduru has opened about how he suffered in the hands of controversial American coach Rana Reider at the Tumbleweed Track Club in Jacksonville, Florida….
Olympics champion Noah Lyles’ taste in automobiles is as fascinating as his athletics career but what are some of the luxury cars that he cruises in as he continues to make history? Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles showed fans a glimpse of his luxury cars during a recent clip shared on social media by his…
Tusker coach Charles Okere reveals problematic areas to be worked on ahead of clash with Ulinzi Stars as title fight enters homestretch. Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has warned his charges against resting on their laurels despite earning a season-defining 2-1 win against defending champions Gor Mahia. The former Harambee Starlets coach said the Brewers…
Kenyan photographer Polly Irungu announced that her tenure as the White House photo editor ended on Monday, January 20, 2025. The photographer’s announcement comes as her boss, Vice President Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden prepare to end their terms, making way for Donald Trump. In her social media announcement, Irungu described her time working…
President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has reaffirmed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provides equal efficiency in both private and public hospitals. “Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 hospitals are not the only ones covered by SHA. You receive the same treatment in private hospitals as you would in public ones. SHA…
A new Bill is proposing stricter penalties for state officers who misuse funds allocated for development projects, aiming to ensure better financial accountability and prevent corruption. The Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2025, mandates state agencies to create project-specific bank accounts for each development initiative. These accounts will be dedicated solely to managing and executing…
Next month, Keely Hodgkinson attempts to break Jolanda Čeplak’s indoor 800m record, evoking comparisons to Jarmila Kratochvílová’s legacy. On July 26 in 1983, Jarmila Kratochvílová entered the Olympiapark Meeting in Munich’s Olympic Stadium and set a world record in the 800m that remains untouched 42 years later. Now, another star of the track, Britain’s Keely…
FKF hopes to leverage the ample time to fine-tune the Harambee Stars quad as well as revisit previously rushed renovations work. The president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Hussein Mohammed, has expressed his support for the rescheduling of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, originally slated for February, will now take place…