Kenya has fallen behind neighbours Tanzania and Uganda in its preparation for co-hosting CHAN in February. Kenya’s ambitious bid to co-host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with Tanzania and Uganda has faced significant setbacks, particularly regarding the renovation of its key sports facilities, Moi International Sports Center Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadium. Despite initially…
Noah Lyles is global superstar and money has never been part of his desire to join the Grand Slam American sprints legend Justin Gatlin has verified why Noah Lyles is right to reject the allure of joining Michael Johnson‘s Grand Slam for the 2025 season. A host of athletes including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Masai Russell, Gabby…
Grace Njoki Mulei, a 61-year-old advocate for healthcare reform, was arrested on the evening of Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Ladnan Hospital in Eastleigh. The arrest occurred just days after Mulei and other citizens staged a protest at the Ministry of Health on January 15, 2025, demanding accountability and reforms in the Social Health Authority…
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption at the Haile Selassie roundabout on Uhuru Highway (A8) due to scheduled roadworks. The disruption is part of the construction of a pedestrian underpass at this busy section of the highway. The construction will begin on Thursday, November 28, 2024, and is expected…
17 students from Hillside Endarasha Academy are still missing following a fire that destroyed the school’s dormitory and killed more than 17 others on Friday, Nyeri County. Speaking Sunday, Archbishop of the Catholic Church in Nyeri County, Antohny Muheria, urged parents who took their children to take them to centers for psychological support, as they…
Former Isiolo South Member of Parliament Abdi Tepo has been charged with the possession of fake bank notes among four other counts at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, July 29, 2024. The former MP was arrested alongside his wife who worked at the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) on Thursday, July 25, 2024….
Michael Johnson recalls a disappointing setback due to food poisoning during the 1992 Olympics, affecting his performance in the 200-meters Before Usain Bolt rose to prominence, the world of track and field was dominated by Michael Johnson, a sprinter who dazzled the athletics scene with his speed and charisma. Johnson, who captured four Olympic gold…
When President William Ruto and the Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz witnnessed the signing of declaration on Climate Development Partnership, in Sharma El-Sheikh, Egypt. [PCS] A week ago, Germany announced that Flensburg had welcomed five bus drivers from Kenya, who would be undergoing training in a pilot project as part of the migration agreement between Kenya and…
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R). [File, Standard] Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have confirmed their attendance at a joint summit organized by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC). In a press release on Monday, State House…
Graduates have been called to apply the skills and knowledge gained in higher education to enhance their professional capabilities and contribute to economic growth. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Chief of Staff Joseph Busiega during Pwani University’s 12th graduation ceremony, noted government’s efforts to align youth empowerment…
Oga Obinna is looking for the woman who surprised him with a kiss at a club in Eldoret. The veteran comedian posted a video on Instagram showing the woman fighting security guards to kiss him The video created a sensation on social media, with users joking about the incident Kenyan YouTuber and content producer Oga…
A potential legal showdown is looming for the government following a petition by two Kenyan lobby groups—Kituo Cha Sheria and Mathare Social Justice Centre—who moved to court on Thursday. The activists want Attorney-General Dorcas Oduor compelled to refer Kenya’s cases of abductions and enforced disappearances to the International Criminal Court (ICC). “MSJC, together with Kituo…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced new measures aimed at ensuring the safety of learners during pick-up and drop-off hours within school zones. In a statement released on their X account on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, NTSA announced the measures as part of the Draft Traffic (School Transport) Rules 2025. The measures…
Rising star Amaan Ganatra rewrote history as he became the first-ever Kenyan-British rallycross podium finisher at the British Rallycross Championship. Kenyan rising star Amaan Ganatra continues to ride on the crest of a wave with his success in a competitive overseas one-make race series. Having already made an impressive mark in the Kenya National Autocross…
If the proposed draft law aimed at curbing religious extremism and extortion is approved, all churches and religious organizations in Kenya will be required to submit annual financial returns to the government. The Presidential Taskforce on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organisations in Kenya presented the draft Religious Organisations Bill,…