Firat has revealed why he excluded Daniel Anyembe from his latest Harambee Stars squad. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has addressed the unexpected absence of key defender Daniel Anyembe from the national team’s provisional squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Anyembe, who has been a regular fixture in the team,…
At least six supporters of South Africa’s official opposition were killed Saturday when their minibus crashed as they were travelling to a celebratory event in the east of the country. The uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party “is deeply saddened by the passing of six members in a tragic accident, when the taxi they were travelling in…
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala’s struggles against the big boys of global sprinting puts him at a psychological disadvantage that could be the difference between success and failure. Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala failed to deliver again when pitted against some of the world’s best following his seventh-place finish at the Rome Diamond League. Omanyala…
Kenya-IFAD Negotiation Meeting. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has committed Kshs. 16.3 billion (approximately US$126.6 million) to support Kenya’s climate change, food insecurity, and income inequality programmes. The funding is part of the Integrated Natural Resources Management Programme (INReMP), which is currently under negotiation. This program is designed to address key challenges facing…
Kishane Thompson and Shericka Jackson’s coach Stephen Francis has revealed why he is considering banning his athletes from using social media during track seasons. MVP Track Club Head Coach Stephen Francis is considering implementing a strict no social media policy for his athletes during the competitive season. This revelation comes after his recent conversation in…
US rapper Fatman Scoop has died aged 53 after collapsing at his concert on Friday in Connecticut, his representative has told the BBC. He was halfway through his set at the Town Center Park in the city of Hamden when he collapsed on stage. Mayor Lauren Garrett said in a post to Facebook that the…
The Rwandan army said several military generals, including a former chief of staff, have retired in a major reshuffle that saw more than 1,000 personnel sacked or pushed into retirement. President and army commander-in-chief Paul Kagame “approved the retirement” of General Jean Bosco Kazura as well as 1,162 military of various ranks, according to an…
Letsile Tebogo overcame emotional struggles with the memory of his late mother to clinch victory at the Rome Diamond League. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has revealed how a poignant memory of his late mother clouded his mind before his recent 100m victory at the Rome Diamond League meet. The Olympic 200m champion not only clocked an…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Professor Kithure Kindiki has appointed a 13-member technical committee to spearhead policy reforms within the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Youth Service (NYS). The formation of this committee follows the government’s endorsement of the security sector reforms proposed by the Maraga-led task force. Kepha Onyiso, State Counsel in the Attorney…
Kenyan sprinter Mark Otieno has made peace with the fact that he has been unable to hit his targets since returning to the track one year ago as he looks forward to a better 2025. Former national champion Mark Otieno is looking at the glass half-full after a challenging season that has seen him record…
Sarah Moraa and Marion Jepng’etich bagged gold and silver on the penultimate day of the World Athletics under-20 championships in Lima, Peru, on Saturday. Moraa, also the reigning African champion, led from gun to tape to clinch the 800m victory in 2:00.36 minutes to win 2nd Kenya’s gold. Australians Claudia Hollingswort and Sophia Gorriaran won…
The four-time world champion has confirmed where she will run next after her third-place finish at the Paris Marathon in April. Vivian Cheruiyot has confirmed her next race after her third-place finish at the Paris Marathon in April. Cheruiyot will race at the AJ Bell Great North Run scheduled for September 8 where she will…
By CHRISTINE KIMANA The Africa Centres for Disease Control and prevention (Africa CDC) has given Burundi vaccine storage equipment as the nation battles Mpox, which has so far affected more than 230 people in the country. The equipment, comprising 28 electric and solar refrigerators, 20 ice rooms, and 162 boxes used to carry vaccines, were…
President William Ruto has continued to popularise his broad-based government while praising Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for agreeing to support his administration amidst protests and opposition from a section of Kenyans. Speaking in Kondele, Kisumu County on Saturday, August 31, 2024, Ruto expressed his admiration for Raila’s patriotism where he shelved his political ambitions…
The Ministry of Health has announced the confirmation of the fourth case of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) in the country, adding to growing concerns about the spread of the disease. The latest case involves a truck driver who was travelling from Mombasa, heading to Rwanda. The driver reportedly began feeling unwell on August 28,…