Ruth Chepng’etich, Joyciline Jepkosgei confirmed for 2024 Chicago Marathon amid strong Ethiopian challenge

Ethiopians will challenge Kenyan stars Ruth Chepng’etich and Joyciline Jepkosgei at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, promising a thrilling race. Two of Kenya’s marathon luminaries Ruth Chepng’etich and Joyciline Jepkosgei have been confirmed to compete in the 2024 Chicago Marathon on October 13. This news comes with a mix of excitement and high expectations as they…

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Why Kenya is betting on technology to clean up its athletics scene

Kenya’s Integrated Athlete Management System aims to combat doping through nationwide registration, strengthening athlete oversight and anti-doping measures. Doping is a problem that has haunted Kenya’s athletics reputation for years, but officials now believe that a new registration system could be the turning point. The ongoing athlete registration drive, under the Integrated Athlete Management System…

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Meghan Markle show delayed over LA Wildfires

The Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix show has been postponed until March due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the streaming giant has announced. The lifestyle series, which was filmed in southern California, had been due to premiere on Wednesday. Netflix said it had offered its “full support” to Meghan’s request to delay the release. Wildfires…

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‘This year has been very difficult for us’

Members of the Judiciary today Friday, October 25, 2024, converged in Kiserian, Kajiado county to bid farewell to one of their own – honourable Zena Atetwe Rashid Jalenga. The Judiciary and legal fraternity was dealt a heavy blow following the death of Jalenga – a resident magistrate who served at the Milimani Commercial Court in…

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Timothy Cheruiyot reveals when he plans to hang up his spikes & his post-retirement goals

Timothy Cheruiyot plans to retire from the 1500m after a final championship, transitioning to long-distance and marathon races. Timothy Cheruiyot has expressed his intention to retire from the 1500m discipline after the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The 2020 Olympic silver medallist aims to transition to long-distance and road racing, marking a significant shift…

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Kenya rolls out rhino ear-notching, tracking initiative in Tsavo West

File photo The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and other conservation partners, has launched a rhino ear-notching and transmitter fitting exercise within the Tsavo West Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ). This initiative will involve the ear-notching and transmitter fitting of 20-25 rhinos, enhancing traceability and protection efforts. The…

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All devolved functions to be transferred to counties next week

Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi(left) and Nyeri’s Mutahi Kahiga(Right). Counties will receive pending and allocated funds for January and February by next month following an agreement between the Treasury and the Council of Governors. During the intergovernmental Budget and Economic Council meeting held on January 27, the Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and the Council of…

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‘We have met some of them’ – Junior Stars captain fires warning shot for familiar foes ahead of U20 AFCON qualifiers

Kenya U20 national team captain Amos Wanjala has fired a warning shot for familiar opponents ahead of U-20 AFCON- CECAFA qualifiers. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 qualifiers for the CECAFA Zone are scheduled for October 6-20, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi, Djibouti, and Ethiopia have…

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