‘My favorite media people’ – Gabby Thomas praises Netflix docuseries ‘Sprint’ for elevating Track and Field’s global profile

Gabby Thomas, who was featured on season one of the docuseries, will also be featured in season two of the Netflix-produced show. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has hailed the Netflix docuseries Sprint for playing a key role in boosting the visibility of track and field.  The series, which premiered just before the Paris 2024…

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DP ouster: Judges to rule on recusal at 2.30PM

The three-judge bench presiding over Rigathi Gachagua’s case has adjourned to 2:30PM today to decide whether it should recuse itself from the matter. This follows accusations of bias from Gachagua’s legal team, which has questioned the judges’ ability to deliver a fair judgment. The three judge bench consists of Justice Eric Ogola, Justice Freda Mugambi…

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Pupils’ Disturbing Behavior Triggers Police Probe into Kericho Church

Police are said to be investigating a church in Brooke Trading Centre, Ainamoi constituency, Kericho County, over suspected cult-like practices. The investigation began after an incident involving three pupils from a school within The Browns Plc tea estate. According to Kericho East Directorate of Criminal Investigations Officer Rhoda Kanyi, the pupils exhibited signs of possession…

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BURN secures USD 15M investment from European Investment Bank to scale electric cooking in EA

BURN has secured a US$15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The US$15 million investment was announced during the World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings in Washington. This funding will accelerate BURN’s efforts to manufacture and distribute its IoT-enabled ECOA electric cooking appliances to over 1 million households in East Africa. The ECOA Induction Cooker…

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KRA to now monitor mobile phones in tax compliance bid

[File, Standard] The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) will collaborate with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to enhance tax compliance on mobile devices. This initiative aligns with KRA’s efforts to boost revenue collection for government operations. In a statement, the CA directed all mobile network operators to connect only tax-compliant devices starting January 1, 2025….

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Aden Duale Teams Up with Governors to Combat Pollution

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has partnered with the Council of Governors (CoG) to enhance pollution control, focusing on Kenya’s cities and residential areas to promote healthier living conditions. Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale emphasized his ministry’s commitment to collaborating with CoG to strengthen counties’ capacity to adopt a circular economy. This initiative…

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Kenya pledges to continue working closely with UN

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the United Nations to effectively address global challenges and promote sustainable development. Speaking at the United Nations Day 2024 celebrations, ICT and Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u praised the strong partnership with the UN across various sectors, including the implementation of Agenda 2030, support for…

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