The 19th Francophonie summit ended without Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi, whom reports indicated left in a huff, angry at French President Emmanuel Macron’s failure to mention the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in a speech he made about conflicts shaking the world, especially French-speaking countries. Then Tshisekedi boycotted the closed-door meeting between…
The newly appointed Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, has pledged to fast-track strategies aimed at unlocking the immense potential of Kenya’s tourism sector during the official handover from her predecessor, Dr. Alfred Mutua, who takes charge of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection. Speaking during the official handover ceremony at the Ministry…
President William Ruto attended the Episcopal installation of Rt. Reverend Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachiri as Bishop of the Catholic Military Ordinariate of Kenya at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata, Nairobi County, on Saturday. The President stated that the Episcopal installation is more than just a routine change of leadership; it is a celebration of the…
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei’s murder was reported to have been about a conflict over land ownership. Her attacker, Dickson Ndiema, has since died from injuries sustained in the attack. Cheptegei is not the first woman athlete…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has called for the prosecution of at least 10 politicians accused of promoting hate speech, particularly on social media. NCIC Vice Chairperson Wambui Nyutu revealed that the Commission had concluded investigations into lawmakers such as Oscar Sudi (Kapseret), Farah Maalim (Dadaab), and Dan Wanyama (Webuye West). The Commission…
Andrew Alamisi has explained the motivation behind his effort to win Kenya’s first gold medal in the men’s 5000m at the World Under-20 Championships in Peru, Lima. Newly crowned world under-20 champion Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi has disclosed what motivated him to fight hard for a win in the men’s 5000m at the ongoing World Under…
Matt Brittin, President Google EMEA. Kenya is among three African countries where Google has lined up Ksh 748.2 million ($5.8m) investment in order to build capacity in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. According to Google Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) President Matt Brittin, the funding which will be channeled through three organizations, Data Scientists Network…
By XINHUA The Malawi Electoral Commission (Mec) has adopted Electoral Management Devices (EMDs) to streamline the electoral processes for the country’s general elections scheduled for September 2025. Mec Spokesperson Sangwani Mwafulirwa said Wednesday that the electoral body has procured a total of 6,500 EMDs from the Netherlands-based Smartmatic International Holding B V Company. The new technology…
Public university workers’ unions announced a new strike notice on Tuesday, citing the government’s failure to honor the return-to-work formula signed on September 26. The Universities Academic Staff Union (Uasu) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (Kusu) expressed frustration, claiming the government has not fulfilled its commitments, leaving them feeling deceived. “Implement the return-to-work formula,…
Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu featured as Stade Reims were subjected to a third straight Ligue 1 defeat at the hands of Toulouse on Sunday. Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu put in a solid shift for 86 minutes but couldn’t help Stade Reims avoid their third consecutive Ligue 1 defeat, succumbing to a 1-0 loss…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), has revealed that the East African nation is prepared to repeal its harsh anti-homosexuality law. In a social media post on Friday, December 3, 2024, Muhoozi announced that Uganda plans to repeal the anti-homosexuality law…
Fred Kerley has fired warning shots at Noah Lyles, Letsile Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton and Co as he explained the aspects he is working on in the 200m to ensure he bounces back stronger next season. Reigning Olympic 100m bronze medallist Fred Kerley has opened up about what he is working on in the 200m to…
Kenya’s Rhonex Kiprutoin past action. He is among a number of Kenyan athletes who have been banned this year over doping violations. [AFP] Kenya’s vaunted distance runners head to the Olympics struggling to emerge from beneath the shadow of a lengthy list of doping scandals that have tarnished the nation’s proud reputation as a track…
The defender Sylvester Owino shares his journey through challenges at Gor Mahia, Harambee Stars, and choosing football over education. If there is a player who embodies grit and perseverance it is Gor Mahia’s central defender Silvester Owino. The 23-year-old has had a whirlwind two years with Kenya’s record 21-time champions, overcoming personal and professional challenges…
Nairobi City Thunder head coach Brad Ibs says playing the Elite 16 qualifiers for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) in Nairobi is a huge advantage for his team, and adds that qualifying for the final tournament infront of the home fans will be a dream come true. The Kasarani and Nyayo stadia will for…