He competed in a golden era for the US. Dallas Long, the 1964 Olympic shot put champion and multiple world record-breaker, has died at the age of 84. Long competed in a golden era for US shot putting and was one of the world’s best athletes in the 1960s. As well as his Olympic title…
Equity Bank has announced plans to reduce its loan interest rates in response to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) recent cut in the benchmark rate. On November 12, Equity Group CEO James Mwangi expressed support for CBK’s decision to lower interest rates and revealed that the bank would pass these benefits to its customers…
Rwanda and the World Bank have launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) highlighting Rwanda’s significant economic achievements and offering recommendations for sustaining growth in line with the country’s second National Strategy for Transformation (NST-2). The CEM, titled “Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda,” is a collaborative report between the Government of Rwanda…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga was rewarded for his great form with the monthly award in the Qatar Stars League. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has been named the Player of the Month of October in the Qatar Stars League after scoring in three straight matches last month. Olunga maintained his great form when he…
A new amendment Bill could soon allow Kenyans to obtain birth certificates at their constituency level, easing access to these essential documents, especially for those in rural and marginalized areas. The Births and Deaths Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was introduced by Gilgil MP Martha Wangari and seeks to establish at least one registration office in…
The Show Me Harmonize hitmaker sparked controversy after he was photographed attending a Sunday service The singer knelt at the altar while the preacher prayed for him and other people claimed he had been paid Harmonize, who was not shocked, explained why he attended the service despite being a Muslim Tanzanian musician Harmonize he has…
On Thursday, November 14, local newspapers highlighted important issues, including the departure of US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman a few days after the victory of Donald Trump in the 2024 US election. The Standard The daily newspaper reported that a group of experts is making efforts to collect KSh 100 million to fund the…
Olympic champion Rai Benjamin playfully challenged Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley, claiming he could beat them in a race, sparking banter with fellow athletes on social media. Olympic 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin has shared a provocative message aimed at reigning Olympic champion Noah Lyles and former world champion Fred Kerley. Rai Benjamin shared the…
Governor Moses Ndirangu Badilisha could be the next county boss on the chopping board after Nyandarua County Assembly member, MCA Samuel Wainaina, filed a petition seeking his ouster. In the petition, Wainaina accuses Governor Badilisha of repeatedly violating the law and showing disdain for county regulations. He describes the governor as “unethical, deplorable, and reprehensible,”…
Engineer Michael Muchiri (on Microphone) during a workshop on Developing Sustainable and Green Ports at the JW Marriot Hotel, Nairobi Wednesday November 13, 2024. The Kenyan government has affirmed its commitment to collaboration, peer review, and knowledge exchange to advance sustainable and green practices in port development. Speaking at a workshop on Sustainable and Green…
Stars realistic chance of qualification lies with Cameroon who need to beat Zimbabwe Harambee Stars midfielder Leshan Mootian has said the never-die Kenya Defense Forces’ spirit will be on display as Stars face must win against Zimbabwe and Namibia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Mootian, who plays for Ulinzi Stars at club…
TikTok has suspended 60,465 Kenyan accounts for breaching its community guidelines, with the platform flagging these accounts for policy violations. The move is part of TikTok’s ongoing efforts to maintain a safe online environment. According to TikTok’s second-quarter Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for Kenya, the platform also removed 57,262 accounts suspected to be operated by…
Socialite and businesswoman Huddah Monroe has advised women to follow their hearts when it comes to dating but steer clear of lazy men. The beauty mogul also urged her female followers not to blindly heed advice from others, particularly those who might not be living the lifestyle they promote online. “Moral of the story: 1:…
The national government has launched the upgrading of seven informal settlements in Kilifi County through the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2), with projects totalling Ksh 1.2 billion. These World Bank-funded infrastructure projects, implemented in partnership with the Kilifi County Government, will bring significant improvements to informal settlements, including 13 kilometers of tarmac roads…
Kenya Rugby Union has revealed what they want Kenya Sevens to achieve in the 2024-25 World Series after earning promotion back to the top flight in June. Kenya is targeting a top eight finish in the 2024-25 World Rugby Series following their promotion back to the top flight in June. Shujaa earned an instant return…