Laikipia Deputy Governor Reuben Kamuri Ngatia, Siaya DG William Oduol, and TransNzoia DG Philomena Binae when they appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations at Mini Chambers, Nairobi. August 28, 2924. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Deputy Governors have told the Senate that their positions have been rendered irrelevant because the law is silent on…
The Kenya Motorsports Federation has been thrown into turmoil following the recent leadership standoff. Leadership wrangles have caused an uproar in Kenya Motorsports Federation between incoming interim chairman Jim Kahumbura and the outgoing interim chairman Maina Muturi. Mr Kahumbura was announced as the head of the KMSF after a Board of Directors meeting held on…
Edmund Serem and Matthew Kosgei were impressive in the heats of the men’s 3000m Steeplechase at the World Under-20 Championships as they secured commanding wins in their respective races. Matthew Kosgei and Edmund Serem have punched their tickets to the men’s 3000m steeplechase final after explosive runs in the heats of the race at the…
Conellias Mokoro in action.[Courtesy] In the vibrant rugby scene of Nairobi, a young halfback named Conellias Mokoro was making waves with his speed, agility, and vision on the field. With each game, his star shone a little brighter, catching the attention of scouts far beyond the borders of Kenya. Fast forward to the end of…
Botswanan sprint sensation Lestile Tebogo met Pope Francis in Vatican City on Wednesday just weeks after becoming Olympic champion. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has this afternoon met Pope Francis in Vatican City before the Wanda Diamond League in Rome on Friday. The meeting at the Vatican marked a poignant moment for the 200m Olympic gold medalist…
Muzala Samukonga is aiming to overcome online backlash and rivals Bryce Deadmon and Kirani James in Rome Diamond League. After facing a wave of online backlash following a controversial social media post, Olympic 400m bronze medalist Muzala Samukonga is ready to hit the track once again. This Friday, the 21-year-old Zambian runner will be in…
Kenyan para-powerlifter, Hellen Wawira Kariuki will be competing at the Paralympics in Paris. [AFP] The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics. A new generation of Paralympians will join seasoned veterans competing in many of the same venues that hosted…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has brushed off name mispronunciations as he prepares for Rome Diamond League clash with top sprinters. Botswanan sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo is no stranger to the global stage but as his star rises so too does the number of people mispronouncing his name. The 21-year-old’s relaxed attitude towards the common mispronunciation of…
Starlink is gearing up to offer Internet and mobile services directly to subscribers’ phones, aiming to strengthen its market presence. According to a recent update on Starlink’s official website, the company’s new satellites will come equipped with advanced Evolved Node B (eNodeB) modems. These modems will function like cellphone towers in space, allowing Starlink’s network…
Harry Kane with his award.[Courtesy,X] Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, more than any other player in Europe. Despite being the top…
Harambee Stars will don new jerseys for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Namibia. The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars has unveiled its brand new jersey ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. The sleek design, shared on the Harambee Stars’ official X (formerly Twitter) page…
The Kenyan Police Contingent, part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has achieved significant progress in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. According to the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters in Nairobi, the team has been instrumental in enhancing public safety, reclaiming key infrastructure from gangs, and reopening vital roads. These efforts have enabled…
The two-time Olympic silver medallist noted that he wants to see Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record first before making audacious plans for the 400m. Two-time Olympic silver medallist Justin Gatlin has reacted to Noah Lyles claiming that he would try breaking the 400m world record. The record stands at 43.03 seconds and…
SGR. PHOTO | Xinhua For years, there have been sweeping concerns of African countries falling “victim” to a Chinese “debt trap” – whereby Chinese lenders provide unsustainable loans to African countries. Such narratives are problematic, as African countries are portrayed as inferior or incompetent in their engagement with Chinese creditors, while their Chinese counterparts are…
Three companies have gotten the approval of Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to buy 51pc stake in Monarch Insurance. The approval which has been granted unconditionally by the competition watchdog will see the consortium which includes Ondoba Limited, Kenyoro Limited and Equico Thirteen Limited become majority owners of the insurer. CAK disclosure indicates Ondoba Limited…