President William Ruto President William Ruto has called for global action to address food security. Speaking during the World Without Hunger Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Ruto emphasized the urgent need to harness the potential of agricultural systems to combat global hunger. “It is time to attend to the need to maximize the potential…
The three-time Olympic medallist explained shared wise counsel with Oblique Seville’s management including his coach on the best way to shape him for the 2025 season. Jamaican sprint icon Gregory Haughton has suggested how Oblique Seville can bounce back to winning ways in 2025 after a disappointing 2024 season. Being trained by Usain Bolt’s former…
Governor Gladys Wanga confirmed on Wednesday, November 6, the death of Reverend Raphael Obego, who served as the head priest of Homa County Reverend Obego came into the public eye in February when he made fun of President William Ruto and other officials during the International Investment Conference in Homa Bay The country's leader wrote…
Masai Russell who won gold in women’s 100m hurdles at the Olympics has shared her journey of balancing her track and field career while also running other activities off the track. Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist in the 100m hurdles Masai Russell has recently opened up about the challenges she faces balancing her athletic career…
A sculpture made by Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik depicting former US President Donald Trump after he won a sweeping victory in the US presidential election in Puri of India’s Odisha state on November 6, 2024. [AFP] As news of Donald Trump’s election as the United States’ 47th president spread worldwide, Kenyans took to social…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa //PHOTO:Courtesy Safaricom Group Plc net profit from the first six months of this year to September has declined by 18pc owing to the currency reforms in Ethiopia. The telco reported a net profit decline from Ksh 34 billion reported over the same period last year on depreciation of the Ethiopian Birr…
Kenyans learned of the death of Kenyan actress and comedian Tabitha Gatwiri on Thursday, October 31. His family announced that the late Gatwiri will be buried on Friday, 15 November He will be buried at his father's house in Meru after the service to be held at Thiiri Cultural Center The burial date of comedian…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya’s candidate for Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), will officially unveil his vision and priorities for the AU at a high-profile event in Addis Ababa on Friday. The presentation is scheduled to take place from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at the AU Multipurpose Hall. The event will bring together…
Public Service Commissions delegates from Africa gathered in Nairobi on Wednesday for the Sixth Elective General Assembly and Conference of the Association of African Public Service Commissions (AAPSCOMs) to deliberate how the Commissions in the continent can drive public service delivery transformation through innovation and technology. The three-day conference brought together delegates from 10 African…
Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano has bemoaned poor officiating in their 1-1 draw against Police FC at the Dandora Stadium on Wednesday. Sofapaka head coach Robert Matano has voiced his frustration over officiating in his team’s 1-1 draw with Police FC in a rescheduled FKF Premier League (FKF-PL) match held at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday….
The fifth edition of Tusker Oktobafest concluded with an exhilarating finale, uniting beer enthusiasts across Kenya in a month-long celebration of Kenyan beer, music and culture. This year’s festival expanded across multiple regions, from Western Kenya to the Coast, and included cities and towns such as Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nanyuki, Juja, Karatina and Kitengela. Each…
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action over media reports on leaked medical records claiming she has XY chromosomes, following controversy over her eligibility in the women’s category at the Paris Olympics. The International Olympic Committee has released a statement noting that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action over media reports showcasing…
Kenyans continue to make history in the political sphere abroad, with several of them securing high-profile positions in foreign countries. Here are five Kenyan-born individuals who have made significant strides in politics, winning elections in their adopted homes. Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley – Minnesota House of Representatives, USA Huldah Momanyi, a Kenyan-born politician from Nyamira County,…
Treasury and National Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed reports suggesting that new tax measures proposed by the Ministry will burden Kenyans. Instead, Mbadi asserts that the amendments aim to enhance the lives of Kenyan citizens. “The amendments we are bringing, a lot of them, the larger percentage, is to help make life easy…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his election as president of the United States. Xi urged the two countries to find the right way to get along in the new era, so as to benefit both countries and the wider world. History teaches that China and the United States…