Kenya is among nine countries in Africa that have been allocated MPOX vaccine doses, following an MPOX surge in the continent. The Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM) for MPOX has allocated an initial 899, 000 vaccine doses for the nine countries across the African region. In a press statement by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the decision was reached…
Gabby Thomas quickly jumped to Noah Lyles’ defence after a netizen shared an analysis of the race between the triple world champion and IShowSpeed and claimed that the YouTuber was close to beating the reigning Olympic champion. Gabby Thomas has reacted to netizens claiming that Darren Jason Watkins Jr. known online as IShowSpeed or Speed…
Vivian Cheruiyot marked her impressive return to competitive running with a third-place finish at the New York City Marathon, showcasing resilience and inspiring others to reclaim past achievements. Vivian Cheruiyot made a resounding comeback in running and is slowly rising to the top and taking the space that was once hers. The four-time world champion…
Olympic rugby star Ilona Maher is inspiring young girls with her strength and authenticity on “Dancing with the Stars,” embracing her unique power and breaking stereotypes with every graceful step on the floor. American rugby star Ilona Maher is doing more than just dancing her way through “Dancing with the Stars.” As she competes on…
Ten teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School have been granted bail following their arrest for alleged involvement in exam malpractice during the ongoing KCSE exams. Each teacher was released on a bond of Kes2 million with a surety of the same amount, or an alternative cash bail of Kes.1 million. The teachers, including the center…
The Jamaican sprint icon has shared his excitement for Jamaica’s sprinting future, praising young talents like Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Ackeem Blake, whom he believes can keep Jamaica on the world stage. Jamaican sprint icon Yohan Blake has expressed his enthusiasm for the next generation of Jamaican sprinters citing names that he believes will…
CECAFA enforces MRI scans for U-17 AFCON qualifiers to ensure fair competition and curb age cheating in youth football. Age cheating continues to be a persistent challenge in youth football and the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) is taking strict measures to tackle it ahead of the 2025 CAF U-17 Africa…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has responded to NFL star Tyreek Hill after the latter claimed that the Olympian who ‘struggled’ to beat viral YouTube sensation IShowSpeed in a race could not the better of him. Paris 2024 Olympic champion Noah Lyles has hit back at NFL star Tyreek Hill, adding speculation about a potential race…
Joseph Okumu’s clubmate Marshall Munetsi will captain Zimbabwe against Harambee Stars in AFCON 2025 qualifiers, aiming to secure crucial qualification. Harambee Stars opponents in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers, Zimbabwe, have named their squad for the highly anticipated match on November 15 at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. The Warriors…
Government is confident that construction work on Talanta City Stadium will be completed in time to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches. Government remains committed to ensuring that the Talanta Sports City Stadium’s completion is on schedule. President William Ruto paid a visit to the facility on Thursday to check on the progress…
Pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis and fiancée Desire Inglander have sparked wedding rumors after a playful Instagram hint, leaving fans guessing about when and where their big day might happen. Pole vault star Armand “Mondo” Duplantis and his fiancée Desire Inglander are keeping fans on their toes with hints about their wedding plans. Inglander recently…
Come hell or high water, nations must urgently scale up climate adaptation efforts, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned Thursday, starting with a commitment to boost adaptation financing at the upcoming COP29 summit. In its Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come Hell and High Water, UNEP warned that vulnerable communities are already bearing the brunt of…
The Committee on Delegated Legislation, chaired by Hon. Samuel Chepkong’a (Ainabkoi), has approved a key legal notice aimed at enhancing the road maintenance levy. Members of the Committee today endorsed the Road Maintenance Levy Fund (Imposition of Levy) Order, 2024, during a meeting with officials from the State Department of Roads led by PS Joseph…
Members of the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee have rejected a plan by the State Department of Investment Promotion to reallocate Sh200 million that had been appropriated to the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA). Led by Chairperson Hon. James Gakuya (Embakasi North), the members today criticised the State Department for initiating the move to redistribute…
Kenya is partnering with the Royal Government of Thailand in promoting the uptake of simple mechanised farming practices to enhance food production in the country. Through the cooperation which is being overseen by the Kenya School of Government and Thai International Cooperation Agency (TICA), farmers are being trained on the use of a Farming Utility…