CAF AWARDS: Lookman, Banda named Footballers of the year

  Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the big winners at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco  as Africa’s best performers for the year were honoured. The glittering ceremony was attended by football royalty from the continent and beyond in a celebration of the…

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‘He made a valid point’

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt was getting slower on track and his coach felt the only way out not to tarnish his reputation as a track king is to hung up spikes. Three-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has finally spilled the beans on the advice his coach gave him before he finally decided to hang up his spikes. Bolt…

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Govt Forms Committee to Review SHA Tariffs and Benefits for Improved Healthcare Access

The government is establishing a committee to review tariffs and benefits under the Social Health Insurance Regulations, aiming to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai announced that the committee will assess the current system and propose practical solutions to address both immediate and long-term…

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Global renewable agency appoints EPRA to issue certification in Kenya

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has been appointed as the official local issuer of the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC(E)). The appointment by the International Tracking Standard Foundation (I-TRACK Foundation) follows a thorough review of EPRA’s expertise by the I-REC team. EPRA will now take over this role from the Green Certificate Company…

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ODM warns of malicious intent in delaying IEBC reconstitution

According to Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, the IEBC is not just about the Secretariat, but the Commission itself, which is the decision-making body. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi has read ulterior motives in the delays to reconstitute the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In an interview with…

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Gachagua Reveals Retired Officers Volunteered to Provide His Security

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that retired officers have volunteered to provide security for his homes following an alleged assassination attempt in Limuru. Speaking on Inooro TV’s Kiririmbi show, Gachagua stated that his official security team had been withdrawn since the consecration and installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu County on…

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Ruto Announces Major Changes to Lower LPG Prices in Kenya

President William Ruto has announced significant changes to Kenya’s Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) procurement process, aimed at lowering prices for consumers. During the launch of the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Programme for public institutions at Jamhuri High School in Nairobi on Monday, December 16, Ruto revealed that the government would adopt the Open Tender System (OTS)…

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Veteran KPL player Jacob Onyango blames league mismanagement for Harambee Stars’ struggles

Jacob Onyango who crafts his trade with FKFPL side Bidco United believes Kenya can overcome their woes by emulating their neighbors Tanzania and Uganda’s league structure. Bidco United’s seasoned defender, Jacob Onyango, has offered a candid assessment of the challenges facing Kenyan football, particularly the Harambee Stars. The former Ulinzi player, who dreams of earning…

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‘I locked out with great people’- Usain Bolt reveals how his inner circle helped him overcome challenges that shaped his legendary career

Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt boasts eight Olympics golds, multiple world titles and world records and he owes it all to his support system. Jamaican sprinting icon and eight-time Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt has shared insights into the critical role his support system played in shaping his illustrious career. Known for his unmatched speed,…

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How East Africa is securing the beautiful game from the shadows of terror

A two-day workshop was held in Nairobi to strategize counter-terrorism measures and secure East Africa’s AFCON 2027 tournament. On December 2, a significant workshop convened in Nairobi, bringing together counter-terrorism experts, security agencies, and stakeholders from the sports sector to ensure robust security for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. The meeting,…

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