The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has rejected the proposed amendments that would integrate Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) within the primary school framework as “comprehensive schools.” Speaking at the KUPPET Kericho Branch Annual General Meeting, KUPPET Assistant Treasurer Ronald Tonui stated that JSS should remain a distinct educational level, separate from primary schools,…
Stanley Wilson came off the bench and helped protect the lead for AIK in their crucial win over Timothy Ouma’s Elfsborg. Stanley Wilson made a late cameo as AIK secured a hard-fought 2-1 win over Timothy Ouma’s Elfsborg in Sunday’s Allsvenskan clash at Strawberry Arena. The Kenyan, appearing in his second match since joining from Kariobangi…
Dr. James Alic Garang Governor- Bank of South Sudan & Chair EAC Monetary Affairs Committee. Calls to reform the global financial architecture dominated the just concluded annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The chair of the East African Monetary Affairs Committee who is also the governor of the Bank of…
Kenya suffered a 2-0 loss to South Sudan in their first round match of the 2024 CHAN qualifiers. Harambee Stars got their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers off to a losing start following a 2-0 defeat away to South Sudan. Engin Firat’s men, who were quickly assembled for the match, paid the price for…
The State Department for Correctional Services is set to engage partners in an initiative that seeks to ensure that all male inmates acquire beds. Speaking at the Kamiti Medium prison after she witnessed the commissioning of twenty-five inmates to the Catholic Men Association(CMA), Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco said the He for He campaign will…
Faith Kipyegon hopes to inspire young athletes to embrace resilience and freedom in their careers, sharing how she overcame setbacks to achieve Olympic success and her early joy of running barefoot. Faith Kipyegon is undoubtedly the greatest 1500m runner of all time and with her tons of accolades, many athletes look up to her. Having…
The national soccer team Harambee Stars arrived in Juba ahead of the first Africa Nations Championship,CHAN, qualifier against hosts South Sudan which will be played this Sunday. The return leg is set to be played on November 3rd in Kampala,Uganda.The winner over the two legs will meet either Djibouti or Rwanda in the final…
Ethiopian Hawi Feysa ran a course record in women’s Frankfurt Marathon to claim victory ahead of Kenya’s Magdalene Masai, who lowered her personal best. In an exhilarating display, 25-year-old Ethiopian runner Hawi Feysa clinched victory at the 41st Mainova Frankfurt Marathon, setting a new course record with an impressive time of 2:17:25. This remarkable achievement…
Deputy State House Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo visited the home of the late Kenyan international footballer Austin ‘Makamu’ Origi Oduor today in Makunga village Navakholo, Kakamega County, to assess burial preparations by the National steering Committee. Owalo was a close friend to the late Gor Mahia and Harambee stars defender who passed on last…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone will still only be 28 at the 2008 Olympic Games, but has hinted at possibly quiting to focus on her ‘other aspirations’ American hurdling icon Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who has etched her name into the annals of track and field with record-breaking achievements, recently hinted that the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics might mark her…
President William Ruto has mourned the former Education Permanent Secretary Karega Mutahi as a firm and hardworking administrator who distinguished himself in public service. The President on his X handle said Prof Mutahi had a vast knowledge and expertise in the education sector, and he brilliantly employed them in improving the…
Julien Alfred has opened up about how learning about Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s story motivated her to keep going despite tons of challenges in her athletics journey. Julien Alfred has explained how Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s story to the top inspired her to take track and field seriously, owing to the fact that they share almost similar backgrounds. Born…
President William Ruto has led the nation in mourning the sudden death of the former education Permanent Secretary (PS) Karega Mutahi. In a statement on his official X account on Sunday, October 27, 2024, Ruto described the former PS as a hardworking administrator who had vast knowledge and expertise in the education sector. In the…
A team of homeschooling golfers emerged the winners of the 2024 NCBA Lisle Shaw Memorial Inter-Schools Golf Tournament at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club. The homeschoolers were the best team of the 15 that entered the competition. Mitansh Thacker scored 76 points with Kanana Muthomi and Junaid manji scoring an identical 80,…
Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has provided solutions to African governments on how to compete favorably with Americans & Europeans during a G7 summit address. Botswana sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo has challenged African governments to invest more in sports if they want to effectively compete with those from developed countries. Tebogo made his plea at the…