Track and field stars have been raking in the big bucks from their running careers and endorsement drals but who are the richest female runners in the world? Track and field is one of the most popular sports events and has from time immemorial produced very talented athletes who have shone both on and off…
The Kenyan Embassy in Australia has announced new scholarship opportunities for Kenyan students. The embassy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Stanley International University College in Perth, Australia, to provide funded scholarships for two degree programs: a Bachelor of Community Service and a Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology. The scholarships will cover…
Lawyer Nelson Havi has lauded the Catholic and Anglican Churches for standing firm and speaking truth to power. The former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president, in a statement shared via his official X account, praised the Catholic Church for rejecting funds donated in Soweto by President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Jonson Sakaja over…
Noah Lyles was left seemingly unhappy by his fiancé Junelle Bromfield’s admission that she still wants to keep some secrets from him even after getting engaged. Athletics power couple Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield gave fans a glimpse of how they have been getting on following their engagement. Lyles streamed live his workout for the…
The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 217 job openings for its male graduates, inviting applications for positions with a Saudi Arabia-based company. The job opportunities focus on skilled professionals specializing in heavy machinery maintenance and repair. In an advertisement released on Sunday, November 17, NYS shared details of the job openings, urging former trainees…
Why Hellen Obiri has become content with the bronze medal she won in Paris last August, making it her third career Olympic medal. Kenyan long-distance legend Hellen Obiri has opened up about her experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics, sharing why she considers her bronze medal a hard-earned blessing despite initially setting her sights on…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki attended the event of the Catholic Church in Embu However, Kenyans noted that Kindiki was imitating almost everything Ruto was doing, from the way he sat to drinking water Some people online claimed that it was a mirror effect, which means that the deputy was imitating his…
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The Archdiocese of Nairobi has vowed to return President William Ruto’s Ksh5 million donation to the Soweto Catholic Church. In a statement dated Monday, November 18, 2024, Archbishop Most Rev Philip A. Anyolo stated that the donation made to Soweto Catholic was unconstitutional and the church would not accept the funds. “Public Fundraising Appeals Bill…
Eliud Kipchoge and Faith Kipyegon are set to headline the Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run 2024 in Uasin Gishu. Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and three-time Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the second edition of the Great Chepsaita Cross-Country Run, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in Uasin Gishu County….
The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has expressed strong support for a statement by Catholic clergy that criticized President Ruto’s government. In a statement signed by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, the ACK rejected media reports suggesting that it held a differing stance from the Catholic clergy on the matter. “The Anglican Church of Kenya takes…
Turkish gaffer Engin Firat has been unconvincing in the three years at the helm and Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech wants Kenya to go a different direction. Harambee Star legend Dennis Oliech believes the hiring of a local coach is crucial if Kenya hopes to dine with the big boys in continental and global football….
Detectives have revealed new details about the death of Wells Fargo human resource manager Willis Ayieko, suggesting that a botched robbery led to his murder. Investigators disclosed that Ayieko was severely beaten during the attack, leaving him critically injured. According to police, Robert Wakolo, the main suspect in the case, played a pivotal role in…
Athletics Kenya has quickly become one of the sport’s leading voices in the battle against climate change and boss Jack Tuwei says action must be taken quickly. Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei has expressed his concerns regarding the catastrophic effects of climate change on athletes’ performance. As the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference takes…
Engin Firat exuded confidence after Kenya topped their AFCON qualification group, sending a warning to Andre Onana and Cameroon, but once results went haywire, he became defensive. Kenya’s Harambee Stars were officially eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, following a lackluster 1-1 draw with Zimbabwe at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in…