Botswana Athletics faces mounting challenges as affiliates clash with the board over governance, transparency, and event management issues. Despite Lestile Tebogo being named World Athletics Athlete of the Year, all is not well in his native Botswana. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) board faces mounting pressure from affiliates calling for a motion of no confidence,…
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta (center) with his cousin Ngengi Muigai and Senator Beth Mugo after addressing mourners at the burial of his cousin Kibathi Muigai at Ichaweri, Gatundu South. in Kiambu county Mr Muigai, the brother Senator Beth Mugo, is a former rally driver and participated in the safari rally in the 1970s. In his…
By JULIUS BARIGABA Ugandan military officer Lt-Gen Sam Kavuma finally took office as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) Force Commander on July 28, more than three months after he was named to the post in April to replace his compatriot Lt-Gen Sam Okiding, who was appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda…
Boniface Ambani has revealed internal wrangles and “quacks” as the reasons behind his sudden exit from Mara Sugar FC. On November 15 afternoon, Mara Sugar FC fans were left in shock when news broke that their technical director former Harambee Stars and AFC Leopards striker Boniface Ambani had parted ways with the club. Ambani’s departure,…
Presenter Ali is a firm Manchester United fan. Kenyan Youtuber Presenter Ali, known for his vibrant broadcast presentation skills while conducting his entertaining interviews, recently shared his insights on football during the Pulse Influencer Awards held on Saturday. Being a firm supporter or Manchester United, he was asked who he thought was the most underrated…
Uasin Gishu County government’s newly sworn Deputy Governor Evans Kapkea has assured governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim and area residents of a legacy of service excellence that the future generation will remember and emulate as they serve in the same capacity. Kapkea who is the 3rd deputy governor in the county since the inception of devolution expressed…
The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has officially announced the implementation of the Public Procurement Capacity Building Levy Order, 2023, which will take effect on September 1, 2024. This new directive, issued under Legal Notice No. 206 of 6th November 2023, establishes a levy aimed at funding the capacity development of individuals involved in public…
African sprinters Akani Simbine, Letsile Tebogo, and Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith have criticized the SPRINT docuseries for neglecting African athletes’ achievements and focusing primarily on American sprinters. South Africa’s sprint sensation Akani Simbine has joined Letsile Tebogo and Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith in slamming the SPRINT docuseries for overlooking African excellence. The show premiered on Wednesday featuring…
Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche has named the starting XI for their historic World Cup opener against England. Junior Starlets have announced their starting XI to face England at the FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup. It’s their maiden World Cup tournament, and the Kenyan team will be eager to make a strong first impression…
As the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Kenya finds itself in mourning, grappling with a harrowing wave of femicides that have left the nation reeling. In his State of the Nation address on November 21, 2024, President William Ruto acknowledged that gender-based violence (GBV) had reached crisis levels,…
Rachel Otuoma dealt with her emotional grief, revealing the ordeal of losing her husband on his birthday and how she is adjusting to life without him Friends, TikTok celebrities, and associates of Ezekiel Otuoma visited Rachel, bringing her gifts to comfort and support her during this trying time Rachel and the group discussed how to…
The body of pop star Liam Payne was released to his family on Wednesday to be flown back to the UK, the public prosecutor in charge of his case has confirmed to the BBC. The singer died three weeks ago after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An autopsy…
Concerns have been raised over misuse of public funds following revelations that the Ministry of Sports spent billions on consultancy services for the AFCON 2027 tournament. The Sports Ministry is on the spot following revelations that it spent nearly Ksh3 billion on consultancy services and feasibility studies for stadia and sports academies. According to People…
Gabby Thomas has shared shy she feels there is need to advocate for more equal treatment of women in sports. Paris Olympics 200m champion Gabby Thomas opines that women deserve the same opportunities as their male counterparts for them to thrive in sports and life in general. Speaking to the Fairchild Studio on the Power…
According to Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the IEBC is not just about the Secretariat, but the Commission itself, which is the decision-making body. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi has read ulterior motives in the delays to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In an interview with…