‘The greater the potential, the higher the risk’– American sprint legend warns of pressure on rising star Gout Gout

Guot Gout is captivating the athletics world with record-breaking performances, drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt and massive hype. American sprinting legend Michael Johnson has cautioned athletics fans about the high expectations surrounding young Australian sprinter Gout Gout, whose recent feats have taken the athletics world by storm. The 16-year-old’s breakout performances, including breaking Peter Norman’s…

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UK sanctions Kamlesh Pattni over illicit gold trade

The UK government have imposed sanctions on British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni and four others, including his wife and brother-in-law, over alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. In a statement issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), the government announced that Pattni’s assets and those of his associates will be frozen as…

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Kenya’s Water Sector Gets Major Overhaul with New Law on Public-Private Partnerships

President William Ruto has signed the Water (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant step in enhancing water service delivery in Kenya. Once fully operational, the new law will empower the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, along with Water Works Development Agencies, to engage in bulk water purchase agreements with investors under the Public-Private…

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Google unveils Kenya’s 2024 year in search trends

Google has released its Year in Search 2024 for Kenya offering insights into the topics, events and personalities that captured the nation’s interest throughout the year. The annual analysis highlights top trending searches, reflecting what Kenyans were eager to see, learn and explore. The Social Health Authority (SHA) topped the trending news list, following its…

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How State is using NIS to gauge public opinion

Director General National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji. [File, Standard] In a move to gauge the nation’s political temperatures, The Standard has learned that the Kenya Kwanza administration has turned to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to conduct a nationwide public opinion. This strategy is said to be part of efforts to salvage the waning trust…

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Hustler Fund Expansion: Ruto Triples Loan Limit, Introduces Credit Scoring

President William Ruto has announced a major increase in the Hustler Fund loan limit, significantly expanding opportunities for Kenyan borrowers. Speaking during the fund’s second-anniversary celebration on Monday, Ruto revealed that the loan limit has been tripled to benefit 1.5 million borrowers across the country. The President also introduced additional incentives for borrowers who consistently…

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‘I was really fighting myself’

Sifan Hassan was mentally unsettled heading into the Paris Olympics marathon but she navigated through the challenging course to secure gold for the Netherlands Paris Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has opened up on the psychological disturbance she faced prior to her winning the marathon in the French capital. The Dutchwoman who also clinched bronze…

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