The Ministry of Energy has strengthened its rural electrification efforts through the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), aimed at providing clean electricity and modern cooking solutions to remote, underserved communities in North-Eastern and Coastal regions. Launched in 2019 with World Bank funding, KOSAP targets fourteen counties, including West Pokot, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir,…
Gabby Thomas opens up about her mother’s inspiring resilience, sharing how it fueled her path to triple Olympic gold in Paris. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has shared her journey from disappointment to dominance at the Paris Olympics, where she clinched not one but three gold medals, putting her name in the history books as…
Robert Kiprop Koech and Cintia Chepngeno emerged the winners of the 10km senior men and women, respectively, during the 3rd Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championship held on Saturday in Iten. Kiprop from Kenya Police crossed the finish line in 30 minutes, 38.7 seconds, ahead of Noth Rift’s Asbel Kiprono in 30:47.7 minutes, while Vincent Kiptoo…
The decorated Jamaican faced intimidation but could not be stopped in his quest to dominate the track. Three-time Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt has opened up on the pre-race intimidation from Justin Gatlin during the 2011 IAAF World challenge meeting in Zagreb, Croatia. The sprinting legend known for his laid back personality, said the disgusting…
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo, “ Rig or be Rigged?.” [Courtesy] “My father served as a Member of the Regional Assembly for Nyanza. He was vying for the Mbita parliamentary seat when he died in a boating accident two days after my seventh birthday. I had my initial glimpse of politics…
Alexis Ohanian envisions an even larger Athlos NYC event next year, aiming to elevate women’s athletics and inspire global audiences. When Alexis Ohanian set out to launch a groundbreaking women’s track and field event few could have predicted the impact it would have on the athletic world and the audience alike. The inaugural edition of…
Bafana Bafana winger Shaune Mogaila was granted bail after a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a child. South Africa and Sekhukhune United midfielder Shaune Mogaila was granted bail of R20,000 (approximately Ksh 146,000) by the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court after his involvement in a tragic hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a nine-year-old child. The 29-year-old…
There has been growing pressure on Harambee Stars’ head coach following recent poor performances, with the prominent Gor Mahia official calling for his dismissal to improve the national team’s direction. Calls to have Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat dismissed have gathered momentum with Gor Mahia’s Secretary General Sam Ocholla becoming the latest figure to…
POCO is back with a bang, delivering on its promise of innovation, performance, and unbeatable value! Renowned for its game-changing smartphones, POCO is officially relaunching in Kenya with the introduction of two exceptional models: the feature-rich POCO C75 and the powerhouse POCO M6 Pro. These devices are designed to redefine the mid-range smartphone experience, combining…
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final weekend of the most tense US presidential campaign of modern times with a flurry of swing-state rallies that will test their stamina and ability to persuade the country’s last undecided voters. Harris, bidding to become the country’s first woman president, will use rallies in Georgia, North Carolina…
The Gor Mahia midfielder has revealed what cost them victory in first leg loss to South Sudan in the 2024 CHAN qualifiers. Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo has shed light on the factors that led to Kenya’s 2-0 defeat to South Sudan in the first leg of their CHAN Qualifiers first-round clash in Juba. Speaking…
Yohan Blake has explained how he struggled to process his performance at the Jamaican trials and how Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s setback at the Olympic Games opened his eyes and he bounced back to training. Yohan Blake has revealed he struggled to process his performance at the Jamaican Olympic trials where he failed to make the cut…
Sudan’s warring factions are inviting civilians to join their fighting ranks in a signal of more war as the conflict approaches two years. It is a call that also taps into the ethnic divisions caused by the war in which the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF), and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have also amassed armed militias…
Principal Secretary, State Department for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo Interior Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo is set to launch the Chief’s Climate Action Day on November 4, 2024, at Ondiri Wetlands, Kiambu County. This significant event aims to mobilize communities across Kenya in support of the ambitious national goal of planting 15…
KCB coach Patrick Odhiambo has attributed KCB’s brilliant start to the season on one key factor ahead of their clash against Mathare United on Sunday. KCB head coach Patrick ‘Luwowo’ Odhiambo has attributed his team’s brilliant start to the 2024/25 Football Kenya Premier League season to the unwavering support of their fans. As KCB prepares…