The quartet have left an indelible mark in the global arena with their unique achievements Africa, for all its history and beautiful sceneries, is also a continent that has produced world beaters in different sporting disciplines, ranging from football to athletics. With the privilege to host its first Olympic event, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Pulse…
A pump operator fueling a vehicle at a petrol station in Nairobi. [File,Standard] The latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has seen a reduction in fuel prices. The pump prices for super petrol have decreased by Sh4.37 and Sh3 for diesel and kerosene. In Nairobi, super petrol will retail at Sh176.29…
Tobacco and cotton farming has for many years been the lifeline cash crops of Teso North residents; however, changing weather patterns have jeopardised the livelihoods of many farmers who depend on the crops for survival. With incessant sensitisation and health advocacy campaigns, farmers are being urged to explore alternative options, which include Hass avocado and…
The Cabinet has moved to address the University of Nairobi’s (UoN) looming financial crisis, approving a comprehensive transformation strategy aimed at resolving the institution’s financial challenges and restoring its academic and operational excellence. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Cabinet Secretaries approved the University of Nairobi Transformation Strategy, which seeks to tackle…
Noah Lyles was left disappointed after his fiancé Junelle Bromfield forgot to put on her engagement ring and given how public their love life is, how will it affect their wedding plans? Junelle Bromfield met the wrath of her fiancé Noah Lyles when she forgot to wear her engagement ring this week but could she…
Philip Etale wants Leonard Mambo Mbotela buried at Uhuru Gardens Legendary broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela. PHOTO/@TheODMparty Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communication Philip Etale has implored the government to create a space at Uhuru Gardens and bury veteran journalist Leonard Mambo Mbotela there. According to Etale, Mbotela has a rich legacy in Kenya’s…
Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has directed for immediate dismissal of former Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) still holding positions in their primary Saccos with immediate effect. This follows a forensic audit report by PWC Kenya which reveals how former KUSCCO officials participated in an…
President William Ruto’s donation of Ksh. 5.8 million to the Catholic Church in Nairobi last month has not yet been returned, according to Kimani Ichung’wah, the Majority Leader in the National Assembly. Archbishop Philip Anyolo of Nairobi announced that the church had rejected the contribution made by the head of state and Nairobi Governor Johnson…
A coach has shared a harrowing account of chaos and tragedy during a football match that ended in disaster. On Sunday, a tragic stampede at a football stadium in N’Zerekore, Guinea, claimed the lives of 56 people and left countless others injured during the final match of a tournament hosted in honor of President Mamady…
By The EastAfrican The African Union (AU) has backed the creation of a new force to replace the more than 10,000 troops of its peacekeeping mission due to leave Somalia by end of December. This comes amid signs and alarm that Shabaab extremists have grown stronger. There is good reason to be afraid, and Shabaab…
Usain Bolt has explained how Justin Gatlin indirectly motivated his victory at his final Olympic Games in 2016 in Rio. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has recalled how Justin Gatlin indirectly played a role in his victory at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The Rio Olympics were Usain Bolt’s final Olympic Games and he revealed…
President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Raila Odinga Stadium, in Homa Bay County for this year’s Genowa Governor’s Cup on December 27, 2024. [PCS] The man in the house on the hill, I must admit, is a consummate politician, but whose tenure at the top has been marked with a darker version of all the sins…
Gabby Thomas has revealed two things she painfully had to sacrifice upon turning pro to become dominating triple Olympic champion. Gabby Thomas has opened up about the sacrifices she made to transition from a collegiate standout to a professional powerhouse. Speaking on Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson‘s Night Cap podcast, Thomas reflected on the challenges…
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Hashim Dagane, the main suspect in the murder of Dahabo Daud Said, Amina Abdirashid Dahir and Nusayba Abdi Mohammed. The victims were found brutally murdered and their bodies dumped in different places in Nairobi and Machakos According to the DCI, Dagane will appear in the Makadara Court on Monday,…
Masai Russell has already set her sights on the next Olympics, looking to build on her debut momentum and clinch another victory in Los Angeles 2028. Just months after her thrilling victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Olympic champion Masai Russell is already looking ahead to a second gold. Russell,…