Tour guide-turned-athlete on a memorable mission

Athlete Amos Kimutai during an iterview at their trainig camp in Iten,Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Christopher Kipsang,Standard] An Iten-based tour guide-cum-athlete is on a mission to help athletics coaches acquire certification. Amos Kimutai said many athletics coaches were producing world beaters, but did not have the necessary certification to shape budding talents into professional athletes. Kimutai,…

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What your nose can tell you about your health

Thanks to a quirk known as unconscious selective attention, your brain has learned to ignore your nose. A prominent feature that’s positioned closely to the eyes, the schnoz could get in the way of our vision – but the nervous system cleverly filters it out. You can choose to look for your nose though. Either…

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Nyeri: Old Couple Holds Elegant Wedding 64 Years After Dating

Residents of Mukurweini witnessed a rare wedding between an old couple Ninety-five-year-old Ibrahim Mbogo married his 90-year-old bride, Tabitha Wangui Mbogo Despite their great age, the couple got married 64 years after meeting and dating Mukerweini, Kenya – Ninety-five-year-old Ibrahim Mbogo recently married his 90-year-old bride, Tabitha Wangui Mbogo. The veterans exchanged vows in a…

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Ethiopia bans diplomatic missions from importing fossil fuel cars

By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE The Ethiopian government has banned all diplomatic missions and international organisations from importing petrol and diesel vehicles. In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was part of Ethiopia’s broader strategy to transition to clean energy and promote environmental sustainability. “The Ministry wishes to inform all diplomatic…

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‘Get down to work, serve Kenyans with distinction’

President William Ruto has asked the new broad-based cabinet to get down to work and serve Kenyans with distinction. Ruto’s message comes after witnessing the swearing-in of the new Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor, and Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Beatrice Moe Askul, at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Oduor takes over…

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Embu County sheds light on expired drugs

Embu County Finance and Economic Planning CECM Prof. Joe Kamaria speaking to the press The County Government of Embu has come out to shed light on the puzzle of Ksh 7.9 million worth of expired drugs at Embu Level Five Hospital. The devolved unit has come under fire following a report by Auditor General on…

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