Pope Francis at a past function. PHOTO/@Megatron_ron/X President William Ruto has joined world leaders and the Christian community in mourning the death of Pope Francis, describing the late pontiff as a beacon of humility, justice, and compassion whose leadership left a lasting impact on the world. In a statement shared on Monday, April 21,…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has been rumoured to be among those being lined up by his former club Orlando Pirates but there are reasons why he will stay put in Kenya. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is among names being mentioned in relation to the soon-to-be vacant Orlando Pirates coaching job in his country…
Pope Francis greets then-Deputy President William Ruto as then-President Uhuru Kenyatta looks on when the Pontiff arrived at State House, Nairobi in November 2015. PHOTO/@GunnerAfrican/X Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. Church bells rang out across Rome as Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo, delivered the announcement from the…
Arsenal scouts were sent to scout Hugo Ekitike during Frankfurt’s Europa League quater-final double header against Tottenham, with the former PSG star earning comparisons to Thierry Henry. Earlier this month, Pulse Sports reported that Arsenal sent their scouts to watch the Europa quarter final League-double header between Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt. It might have been…
Conner Mantz is determined to reach Eliud Kipchoge’s prime level, believing his potential can secure him podium finishes, starting with the Boston Marathon. Conner Mantz, still a very young American long-distance runner, has revealed that surpassing Eliud Kipchoge’s milestones is only way he would agree to rest on his laurels. The 28-year-old wants to get…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Pope Francis at Apostolic Palaces in Vatican City. PHOTO/@ HonWetangula/X National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula joined millions mourning the demise of Pope Francis, who passed on this Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. Wetang’ula, a Catholic privileged to meet the Pope in person during his visit to Vatican…
Nelson Havi at a past function. PHOTO/@NelsonHavi/X Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has dismissed claims that former Chief Justice David Maraga is too weak to run for president in 2027, urging Kenyans to shift focus from political popularity to constitutional values when assessing presidential contenders. In a post shared on…
Letsile Tebogo’s recent 100m win is a hint at something big ahead of his showdown with sprinting giants in Xiamen. Letsile Tebogo has proven to be in great 100m shape following his dominant victory just days before the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen on Saturday, April 26. The reigning Olympic 200m champion crossed the finish…
Pope Francis greets the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter mass at St Peter s square in the Vatican on April 20, 2025. [AFP] The late Pope Francis is likely going to be buried outside the Vatican. In a 2023 interview with Mexican Televisa broadcaster N+, Pope Francis had said that he would…
Morara Kebaso with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. PHOTO/@BiancaNaom1/X In a notable shift, Inject Party leader Morara Kebaso has signalled a move away from established political figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, after a period of close engagement. Morara, known for his outspoken activism and…
Akani Simbine shattered a record held by both Asafa Powell and Usain Bolt with his 100m win at the Botswana Grand Prix earlier this month. Akani Simbine has etched his name into sprinting history by achieving what no man before him, not even Usain Bolt, has—running under 10 seconds in the 100m for 11 consecutive…
Comedian Mulamwah posing during a past event. PHOTO/@mulamwah/Instagram Kenyan comedian David Oyando has revealed that a section of his fans living abroad had, from time to time, been sending him money in support of his stand-up comedy show dubbed ‘Let Me Explain’, which took place at the Kenya National Theatre on Sunday, April 20,…
Vatican confirmed the death of Pope Francis following chronic illness and respiratory problems Despite the requests made for him around the world, the Pope predicted his death, saying that he might not survive the pneumonia The pope was well -known for his progressive perspective of Catholic doctrine and how he spoke clearly about women’s rights…
CNN 21st April, 2025 11:22 AM Pope Francis during a past event. The Pope has now been hospitalised for a week. PHOTO/www.vatican.va Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years, has died, the Vatican has announced. He was 88. The death of Francis, who became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013…
Pope Francis. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and first Latin American pontiff, has died aged 88 in Rome, Vatican officials announced on Easter Monday. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, during a brief address at…