Dr Kamene: NPHI transition on the right track

The acting Director General of the National Public Health Institute [NPHI] Dr Kamene Kimenye is elated with the steps her Semi Autonomous Government Agency [SAGA] is currently undergoing towards acquisition of full-fledged status. Speaking in Nakuru on Wednesday during the Institute’s second National Strategic Planning (NSP) Drafting Workshop,Dr Kamene said that the government backed Multisectoral…

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‘There is pressure’ – AFC Leopards coach admits feeling Mashemeji derby heat, laments challenging conditions

AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha has admitted feeling the pressure ahead of this weekend’s Mashemeji derby against Gor Mahia while lamenting the challenges his team is facing. AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha admits he is feeling the pressure following his team’s recent poor run of form as they look forward to this weekend’s Mashemeji derby….

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‘This is not my last chance’- Beaten but not out ex-Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs vows to come back stronger

Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs is determined to reclaim his place among the world’s best sprinters on the back of an underwhelming campaign at the Paris 2024 Games. Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs has reaffirmed his ability to compete with the world’s elite despite a challenging campaign at the Paris 2024 Games. Jacobs,…

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Govt. plans milk prices review as production hits 75m litres

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Andrew Karanja Dairy farmers will have to wait a little longer for improved earnings from milk sales beyond the government’s recommended retail price of Ksh 50 per litre. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja says the government is going back to the drawing board to review milk…

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‘We close the circle’- Tennis legend Rafael Nadal thrilled to end illustrious career at the same event where he suffered first defeat

Decorated tennis legend Rafael Nadal expressed satisfaction with going full circle and ending his illustrious career at the Davis Cup, the same event where he suffered his first defeat. The tennis world witnessed an emotional farewell on November 19 as Rafael Nadal, one of the sport’s greatest icons, played the final match of his illustrious…

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Hustler Fund to review credit limits for 2M good borrowers

State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni. PHOTO | Jackson Mnyamwezi. The government is planning an upward review of loan limits for at least two million Hustler Fund borrowers with positive credit scores as the fund enters second year of operation. Speaking during the Shift on KBC Channel1,…

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‘The fear is gone’- Kenya national women’s handball coach hails well gelled squad ahead of African Championships showdown

The team is poised for showdown in the African Championship in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kenya National Women’s Handball team is gearing up for the African Championships, which will run from November 27 to December 7 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Coach Victor Ochieng has credited experienced players in the squad…

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CBK unveils updated banknotes – The Standard

 Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) set to release updated banknotes. [CBK] The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) says the release of updated banknotes for smaller denominations is in progress. In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 20, CBK announced that the new notes will include the 50 shillings (Sh50), 100 shillings (Sh100), 200 shillings (Sh200),…

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