The Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) exams kicked off this morning across the country. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba cautioned against cheating, stating that any cases of malpractice will be dealt with accordingly. Ogamba made these remarks while overseeing the distribution of KPSEA materials in Westlands, where he also engaged with Centre Managers on…
The world indoor mile record-holder took one second off the world record set by Jacob Kiplimo in Lisbon three years ago Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, winner of the Valencia half marathon on October 27, has revealed how he broke the world record in Spain. The 27-year-old clocked 57:30 in his sixth appearance over the distance. The world…
Members of the Jerusalem Church of Christ in Kawangware mourn their founder Mary Akatsa aka Sister Mary The self-proclaimed female prophet died in a local hospital after a short illness Akatsa was well known for clapping worshipers who arrived late to his service Mary Akatsa, who declared herself to be a prophetess and the founder…
Kenya’s Bernard Biwott won the Frankfurt Marathon on his debut and will be smiling to the bank with millions set to his account thanks to his massive efforts in the German city. Kenya’s Bernard Biwott marked his marathon debut with a cheque of over Ksh4 million following his victory at the Frankfurt Marathon in Germany…
The two-month-long closure of schools is becoming a headache to many parents and guardians both in urban and rural settings. Many parents are concerned about risks posed to minors and teenagers, among them exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative social media influence and unplanned pregnancies. Aware of these challenges, some institutions, including churches, have come…
Linda Kosgei- Head Multilateral Environmental Agreements Directorate Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Ever since 1996, when the Global Environment Facility (GEF) was accepted by the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as the institutional structure to operate the financial mechanism of the Convention, the GEF has provided…
Ronald Kurgat and Gladys Chemutai emerged winners of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held today at Uhuru Gardens. This year’s race attracted a total of 25,000 runners who participated in five race categories. Ronald Kimeli won the 42km men’s race in 2 hours 13 minutes and 5 seconds while Dominic…
Greene has revealed how Usain Bolt’s height forced him to adapt and adjust his running style in a way that suited his body, which modern athletes have mistakenly tried to copy-paste. Maurice Greene, the iconic American sprinter and former 100 meters world record holder, has identified what he considers a fundamental error among modern sprinters…
Kenyan debutant Bernard Biwott executed his tactics superbly to upset Ethiopia’s Gossa Challa and claim the win in the men’s Frankfurt Marathon. Bernard Biwott ran a brilliantly executed tactical race at the Frankfurt Marathon to clinch victory in a time of 2:05:54 ahead of Ethiopia’s Gossa Challa. The Kenyan started strongly, being among the 17…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Northern Water Collector Tunnel at Makomboki area in Kigumo sub county. The tunnel supplies water to Ndakaini Dam, main water reservoir form Nairobi and its environs. (File photo) Nairobi County and its environs are expected to access increased water supply for domestic use after operationalization of the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) Bulk Water Supply system….
Agnes Ngetich was in a class of her own in her half marathon debut in Valencia as Yomif Kejelcha surprised Kenyans to take the win in a new world record, shattering the previous record by Jacob Kiplimo. Agnes Ngetich and Yomif Kejelcha ran tactical races to dominate the women’s and men’s races at the Valencia…