5 New Mpox Cases Reported in Nakuru and Mombasa

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new Mpox cases, bringing Kenya’s total to 28 across 12 counties. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa reported that three of the new cases were detected in Nakuru County, while Mombasa County accounted for the remaining two. “Our laboratories confirmed five new Mpox cases this week, bringing the total…

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‘Purposeful attempt’ – Christian Coleman on the 2019 Christmas shopping delay that saw him miss anti-doping test

Coleman served an 18-monh ban for claims of failing to take a third test, something he protested. Christian Coleman has said it was injustice for his missed third anti-doping test in 2019 leading to his evental 18-month ban. In August 2019, one month before the World Athletics Championships, the United States Anti-Doping Agency temporarily banned…

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Haile Gebrselassie opens up on tense moments and mutual respect with Kenyans

The four-time World 10,000m champion Haile Gebrselassie has made a startling revelation about Kenyan-Ethiopian athletic rivalries and success. Ethiopian legend Haile Gebrselassie has made a striking revelation about the deep-running rivalry and interdependence between Kenyan and Ethiopian athletes. The iconic runner described how the fierce competition between the two nations has been both a challenge…

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‘The method has changed’- Former Olympic champion sends warning to Julius Yego, Neeraj Chopra ahead of 2025

The former Olympic champion has made a few changes and will be looking for a great 2025 comeback. Former Olympic javelin champion Keshorn Walcott is looking forward to a resounding comeback in 2025, firing warnings to Julius Yego, Neeraj Chopra, and Arshad Nadeem among other javelin stars. The Trinidadian javelin thrower has disclosed plans to…

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Olympic champion reveals why US-Jamaica rivalry brings out the best in athletes

American double Olympic champion has revealed why he values the long-standing athletic rivalry with Jamaica. Double Olympic champion Rai Benjamin has opened up about his profound respect for Jamaican athletes and the historic rivalry that has spurred both nations to greatness in athletics. The competition, which often peaks at events like the World Athletics Championships…

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Child undernutrition is costing Africa’s economy between 1.9% and 16.5% of its GDP, says AUDA-NEPAD

The AUDA-NEPAD Director of Agriculture, Food Security, and Environmental Sustainability Mrs Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong (R) during a media interview on July 25, 2024 in Lusaka, Zambia. PHOTO/Andanje Wakhungu. Malnutrition—manifesting as undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and rising rates of overweight and obesity—is driving an increase in noncommunicable diseases across the continent. Estherine Lisinge-Fotabong, Director of Agriculture, Food Security,…

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‘I lived there for 8 weeks’

Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has revealed her love for the West African country, expressing a desire to visit again in future. American sprinter Gabby Thomas has expressed her desire to return to Senegal having visited the country in the past. The 27-year-old, who won three Olympics gold medals at the 2024 Paris Games, surprised…

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