By VICTOR KIPROP At his factory outside Wang’uru shopping centre in Kenya’s central region, 34-year-old Alex Kabiru is busy emptying sacks of yellowish grain-like material around a metallic circular chimney. Above, a small, whitish smoke goes up into the air as the materials continue to burn, while a group of young men help him offload…
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 10: Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Team Kenya celebrates winning the Gold medal in the Men’s 800m Final on day fifteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 10, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Emmanuel Wanyonyi ensured Kenya’s dominance in…
Peres Jepchirchir when she won gold at the 2020 Olympics. [AFP] For Olympic marathon defending champion Peres Jepchirchir retaining her title in Paris on Sunday (9am) looks more difficult, but she is determined to make the impossible possible. Jepchirchir will be in company of a strong Kenyan team made of debutant Sharon Lokedi and Hellen…
The USA secured Olympic gold medal in the men’s 4x400m relay as Letsile Tebogo anchored Botswana to silver. Rai Benjamin anchored Team USA to 4x400m relay gold as Letsile Tebogo nearly won the title for Botswana before settling for silver. Botswana led in the first leg, finishing the race in 44.30 ahead of the United…
The government is poised to gain the authority to set prices for essential goods, aiming to stabilize the market and protect Kenyans from exploitation. If passed into law, the Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, grants this power, allowing the government to regulate retail and wholesale prices for key commodities. Essential commodities such as…
Paula Kahumbu, a world-renowned wildlife conservationist and the CEO of WildlifeDirect, has issued an urgent call to President William Ruto to take immediate action to protect the remaining population of the world’s largest elephants. These elephants, known as ‘super tuskers’, inhabit the Amboseli ecosystem and are at risk of extinction due to cross-border trophy hunting…
Chelsea’s English midfielder Conor Gallagher. [AFP] Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said financial sustainability rules must be changed to discourage clubs from cashing in on academy graduates as Conor Gallagher looks set to join Atletico Madrid. The England international would join Mason Mount, Lewis Hall, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ian Maatsen and Callum Hudson-Odoi as products of the…
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St Joseph Girls Kitale basketball team.[KSSSA Media] St Joseph Girls Kitale and St Joseph Boys Kitale are the new KSSSA national basketball 3×3 champions. St Joseph Girls dethroned Ototo Mixed Secondary School who failed to qualify for the nationals to defend the title they won last year after seeing off Butere Girls High School 13-12…
Julius Yego has explained why he is satisfied with his performance at the Paris Olympic Games despite missing out on a medal. Five-time African javelin champion Julius Yego is satisfied despite missing out on the podium at the Paris Olympics. Yego qualified for the final after throwing 85.97m in the qualification stage. Going into the…
Cricket in Kenya has a rich history, marked by significant achievements and challenges. Although the sport is not as widely popular as football or athletics, cricket has carved out a niche for itself in the country, producing notable players and memorable performances on the international stage. This article explores the history, development, and current state…
New Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho during the handover ceremony where he took over from his predecessor CS Salim Mvurya who has moved to the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry held at the Ministry Headquarters at Works Building in Nairobi. Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary…
Musingu Boys players celebrate after scoring against St Joseph’s Kitale Boys at Gusii Stadium. They beat St Joseph’s 5:4 on penalties. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Musingu School will on Thursday fight for the vacant KSSSA National football throne when they face off with Highway High School in the finals to be played at Gusii Stadium in…
President Salva Kiir met South Sudan’s Olympic basketball team celebrating their historic performance and pledging support for the sport’s future. South Sudan welcomed back its national men’s basketball team, the Bright Stars, with open arms and jubilant celebrations, following their historic appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris. The team’s journey culminated in a grand…
President Paul Kagame amidst a cheering crowd during his campaign launch in Musanze District on Saturday, June 22nd. President Paul Kagame will be sworn in for his fourth term in office on Sunday, in a ceremony that promises to be a grand celebration of his enduring leadership. The event, to be held at Amahoro Stadium,…