Former PS Mary Kimonye. [X] President William Ruto has nominated former Principal Secretary Mary Wanjira Kimonye as the Vice-Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC). In a statement dated Friday, December 20, Ruto also named seven others as members of the commission, including former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) commissioner Boya Molu. The other…
The veteran tactician has explained some of the unspoken secrets to success and challenges athletes face in track and field. Stephen Francis is undoubtedly one of the best coaches when it comes to sprinters having worked with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Kishane Thompson among other top Jamaican sprinters. Francis prides himself in…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged the Kenyan government to enhance the country’s involvement in a broader range of sports at future Olympic Games. Following a standing ovation for Team Kenya’s impressive performance at the recent Paris Olympics, the MPs highlighted the importance of investing in diverse sporting disciplines for improved representation and sustained global…
Reigning Chicago marathon champion and world record holder over the distance, Ruth Chepngetich is the only Kenyan finalist shortlisted for the athlete of the year award in the list released on Monday evening by World Athletics. The top two leading athletes in each category—track, field, and out of stadium—have been chosen from the first round…
Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has got her fans excited over a possible return to track soon following her first social media post in over three months. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made a major social media comeback, sparking curiosity among her supporters over a return to track soon. Fraser-Pryce has been mum over…
Kenyan singer Bien and his wife Chiki Kuruka. PHOTO/@bienaimesol/X Kenyan musician Bien Aime Baraza is celebrating five years of marriage with his wife, Chiki Omwukwe Kuruka. The Sauti Sol band member took to Instagram on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to express his love and appreciation for his wife in a heartfelt message. Bien…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The prequalification approval is expected to facilitate timely and increased access to this vital product in communities with urgent need, to reduce transmission and help contain the outbreak. WHO’s assessment for prequalification…
On Sunday, all roads lead to Nyayo Stadium as AFC Leopards face Gor Mahia in Mashemeji Derby. It is another installment of the biggest match in the Kenyan footballe calendar, with Gor Mahia visiting AFC Leopards for yet another testing encounter, this time in the form of the FKF Premier League which will be played…
The M23 rebel group has seized the town of Kalembe in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, expanding its reach in the region, an official and a former lawmaker said on Monday. The rebel group has been waging an insurgency in the central African country’s violence-torn east since 2022. Congo and the United Nations accuse neighbouring…
Alaysha Johnson has thanked Justin Gatlin for addressing the exclusion of hurdlers from Netflix’s Sprint, sparking representation discussions. American hurdler Alaysha Johnson has expressed her gratitude to former Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin for shedding light on the absence of hurdlers in the Netflix docuseries Sprint. The second season of the track-focused series notably omitted…
Former Health Minister Susan Nakhumicha describes his experience after being fired by President William Ruto in 2024 The shooting took place amid national protests led by Gen Z fueled by a controversial bill for 2024 Ruto canceled the entire cabinet except Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi, who later appointed new members, including opposition leaders Former Minister…
FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia were edged by Red Arrows in a closely contested CECAFA Kagame Cup clash. Despite showing signs of promise in a highly challenging contest, Gor Mahia were unable to match Red Arrows losing 1-0 to the outfit in the CECAFA Kagame Cup Group B opener played at Azam Complex in…
Conor McGregor bets millions on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight champion Conor McGregor has once again made headlines, this time not with his fists but with his wallet. Known for his boldness both inside and outside the ring, McGregor has…
Dive into the dynamic world of trading with a closer look at Simple and Exponential Moving Averages (SMAs and EMAs). These tools are not just lines on a chart; they are the compasses that guide traders through the market’s ups and downs. Understanding their crossovers could be your key to unlocking smarter, more strategic trading…
LSK President Faith Odhiambo. PHOTO/@FaithOdhiambo8/X The escalating situation in Roysambu, Kasarani constituency, has drawn sharp condemnation from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, following reports of excessive police force against protesters. In a statement, on Sunday, March 9, 2025, Odhiambo expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence, highlighting the alarming actions…