The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 In a statement released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the U.S. embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. national day of mourning for the late former President Jimmy Carter. The Embassy,…
Kenya’s Alexandra Ndolo. [AFP] In sports, there are some losses that really feel like victory. That is what was felt in the Kenyan showdown against Ukraine in Fencing at the ongoing Olympics. Kenyan girl Alexandra Ndolo put up a dog fight in her debut that left everyone on the edge of their seats. The women’s Women’s…
Eliud Kipchoge has once again spoken about his setback at the Paris Olympic Games and why he will continue running despite recent struggles. Former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has one more time detailed his Paris Olympics setback and revealed the major reason why he will not quit running just yet. In many of…
As they clash tonight, Portugal aim to deliver a convincing win against Turkey. In a clash of Group F heavyweights, Turkey and Portugal gear up for a pivotal encounter following their respective victories on matchday one of Euro 2024. Turkey, buoyed by a hard-fought 3-1 win over Georgia, showcased resilience with two spectacular goals ensuring…
Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring for Man City.[AFP] An Erling Haaland’s hat-trick fired Premier League champions Manchester City to a 4-1 win against Ipswich on Saturday. City scored three times in four minutes to survive an early scare against promoted Ipswich. Sammie Szmodics, signed from Blackburn in the close-season, gave Ipswich a shock lead in…
Firat handed Ouma his debut at 17 when he was at Nairobi City Stars, and the talented youngster is now on the verge of helping Elfsborg qualify for the 2024/2025 Europa League group stage. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has explained why creating as many opportunities as possible for young talented Kenyan footballers to…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire attending the 15th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security, and Stability in Africa. The retreat, which brings together key stakeholders in African diplomacy will focus on the Impact and Sustainability of AU Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation in addressing conflicts across the continent. Leaders at…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania July 20, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today July 20, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
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From left to right: Interior PS Raymond Omollo, Sports CS Ababu Namwamba and Sports PS Peter Tum during a breakfast meeting with Kenya Police Football Clubs at Ole Sereni hotel. [Kelly Ayodi/Standard] For the umpteenth time, the government and world football governing body, Fifa, have promised radical changes in Kenyan football. This follows a recent…
The 28-year-old is the tenth man in history to hold the 5000m and 10000m world records concurrently, both set in 2020. Paris Olympics 10000m champion rewarded 10-acres of land by former FIFA referee Paris Olympics 10000m gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei has been rewarded with a 10-acre piece of land in Nakasongola district, Uganda, by former…
By REUTERS Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian militant group said on Wednesday, drawing fears of wider escalation in a region shaken by Israel’s war in Gaza and a worsening conflict in Lebanon. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards confirmed the death of Haniyeh, hours after he attended a swearing in ceremony for…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation…
According to Salary Explorer, lawyers in Kenya take home an average of KSh 371,000 monthly, but veterans rack up millions in legal fees With their handsome fees, senior lawyers have built multimillion-dollar homes across the country, and they don't shy away from showing them off Senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who represents wealthy clients, including President…
Olympic 100m hurdles medalists Masai Russell, Cyrena Samba-Mayela, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn are the latest stars to join Michael Johnson’s $100,000 per meet Grand Slam Track league. Olympic 100m hurdles podium finishes Masai Russell, Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn have joined Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league. Russell won the gold medal at the Paris Olympic…