‘I was planning to explain’

Usain Bolt explains how he silenced the media about the drug test question by pointing at his unmatched consistency. Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt is a man whose glittering career was marked by consistency that surprised not only his rivals but stakeholders too. Bolt became a subject of  drug test questions from the media in…

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KNEC issues guidelines for 2025 KPSEA registration

The Kenya National Examination Council on Friday, January 31, 2025, issued guidelines to parents, students and heads of institutions on how to register for the 2025 Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) and Kenya Intermediate Level Education Assessment (KILEA) exams. In the notice, KNEC Chief Executive Officer David Njengere informed students and other relevant stakeholders…

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White Cap Unveils ‘Stay Crisp’ Campaign

Nairobi’s elite gathered at the prestigious Capital Club for an afternoon of inspiration and intention as White Cap Crisp officially launched its ‘Stay Crisp’ campaign.  The exclusive event brought together an impressive mix of industry leaders, media and creatives for a vision-boarding experience that encouraged clarity, focus and ambition in the year ahead.  The event…

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Nightclubs: Nairobi’s new money laundering hubs?

Nairobi’s high-end nightclubs provide the perfect cover, blending dirty cash with legitimate earnings. It’s becoming a familiar sight—another high-end nightclub or upscale bar springing up across Nairobi, from the city center to the outskirts. Social media platforms- Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and WhatsApp—are flooded with flashy images and videos showcasing extravagant events at these venues….

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‘They have a history of messing up’- Akani Simbine on how Team USA’s relay struggles fueled South Africa’s silver in Paris

Akani Simbine’s experience and confidence, along with Team USA’s relay struggles, helped South Africa secure a historic silver medal in the 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics. Finally, after years of waiting Akani Simbine had a reason to smile since his hard work paid off at the Paris Olympic Games. Akani Simbine anchored South Africa’s…

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Don’t be influenced, Koome tells IEBC selection panel

Members of the Selection Panel for the recruitment IEBC commissioners Carolene Kituku(R), Fatuma Saman(L) with the CJ Martha Koome. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel to remain independent and resist external pressure when selecting new commissioners. Speaking at the Supreme Court in…

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Kindiki suggests a plan to excite Cecily Mbarire Uda: “He left the young men to shout”

The controversy in the UDA ruling party after Kithure Kindiki signaled Embu governor Cecily Mbarire, the party's national chairman will be dismissed Kindiki accused Mbarire of disrupting the party's efforts and failing The controversy comes several months after former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua removed from office The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) seems to face…

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Speaker Wetangula hits out at MPs opposing SHIF in public

The Speaker of the national assembly Moses Wetangula addresses MPs on 29/1/25 during the ongoing retreat at Lake Naivasha Resort. He has lashed out at MPs opposed to the Social Health Insurance Fund . Pix By Antony Gitonga The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula has lashed out at members opposed to the Social Health Insurance…

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