Speakers of the East African Community (EAC) parliaments have often pushed for a parallel but related track of integration, seeing the networking of their Houses as crucial to expanding people-to-people interaction. Which is why, they see the Bureau of East African Community Speakers as a cog in the wheel for such interaction. But language is…
Three-time continental champions Nigeria were among four sides to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) without kicking a ball on Thursday. Gabon, South Africa and Uganda are also assured of their places in Morocco after results in their respective groups went their way. Ten-man Tunisia netted a 93rd-minute winner to triumph…
Popular YouTuber IshowSpeed pulled off yet another major stunt when he matched Olympic gymnast Frederick ‘Flips’ Richard in a six-foot jump days after a close race with Noah Lyles. Internet sensation IshowSpeed left gymnast Frederick ‘Flips’ Richard speechless when he matched his six-foot jump in another show of might from the YouTuber. Days after running…
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa The government has dismissed claims by Catholic Church bishops over outstanding debts under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, the defunct NHIF owes healthcare providers Ksh19 billion in debts accrued over a period of more than 10 years. “The Government takes great…
World Indoor Champion Christian Coleman has recently shared a rare moment of respect with fierce rival Olympic champion Noah Lyles in the recent Netflix docuseries SPRINT. World Indoor Champion Christian Coleman has recently showered rare praise on fierce rival and reigning 100m Olympic champion Noah Lyles. In the high-stakes world of sprinting, rivalries are often…
Claudio Ranieri has been appointed head coach of Roma until the end of the season – six months after announcing his retirement. Ranieri has also taken on a role advising the Italian club’s owners and will help in the search for a permanent manager. At the end of the season the 73-year-old will “transition…
Health CS Deborah Barasa and IG Douglas Kanja. A number of top state officials have been rattled by utterances by the catholic bishops, that called out the government’s shortcomings eliciting a response from some of them. From the Cabinet meeting held Wednesday, National Police Service, Ministry of Health, pro-government leaders, Ministry of education and others…
A mental health crisis in sports has forced Eliud Kipchoge to urge young athletes to prioritize career and values over money, hoping to guide them away from depression and doping risks. Former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge is urging upcoming athletes to prioritise their careers and personal values over the lure of fast money….
The decision to part ways with Brazilian coach, Leonardo Neiva, did not come as a surprise, following disappointing results, internal conflicts and mounting pressure. When one chooses to sit on the pot under the fire, the heat is inevitable—and for Gor Mahia’s Brazilian head coach Leonardo Neiva, this truth became all too apparent as his…
The government through the Ministry of Health has responded to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) over their utterances on the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement issued on Thursday, November 14, 2024, Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa faulted the Catholic bishops for spreading false statements about the obligations owned by the…
Education CS Julius Migos The Ministry of Education has dismissed claims by the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops that the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is “crumbling” and that issues persist with the new university funding model. In a statement, Education CS Julius Migos defended the implementation of CBC, noting that the construction of the 16,000 classrooms…
Ferdinand Omanyala has revealed what he will be doing different in 2025. Ferdinand Omanyala is taking a different approach to the 2025 season with his main focus being on the events right ahead of him other than focusing on the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The Commonwealth Games champion explained that he resumed training this…
On Thursday, November 14, the Kenya Catholic Bishops' Conference (KCCB) accused President William Ruto's administration of failing Kenyans However, MP Oscar Sudi claimed Archbishop Anthony Muheria, a member of KCCB, has no authority to criticize the government The Kapseret member of parliament wondered why the archbishop reportedly did not criticize the administration of retired president…
Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often overlook one of its most pressing—and preventable—barriers: violence against women. As we mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, we are reminded that gender-based violence…
World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe plans to make changes to the Olympics policy by introducing prize money to medallists across all sports if he gets elected IOC president next year. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe plans to change the Olympics policy of not rewarding medallists if he gets elected as the president of the International…