Tharaka Nithi County Director of Education (CDE) Ms. Bridget Wambua has associated the dwindling enrolment of learners in public schools to the declining number of children being born while the schools remained many and close together. Responding to media reports about Nyagakairu primary school in the county that…
Olympic silver medalist Kishane Thompson has revealed how Jamaica’s sprinting icon Usain Bolt inspired his career in track. In a remarkable journey from childhood inspiration to Olympic podium, Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson, the 2024 Paris Olympics silver medalist in the men’s 100m, has recently opened up about how watching Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt fueled…
Renowned Kenyan athlete Ferdinand Omanyala has shown his fans his completed mansion in Ruiru, a project he has been building for the past few years. The modern house had a flat roof, large floor-to-ceiling windows, several floors, a terrace, and a well-decorated courtyard. Fans flocked to her social media post, congratulating the athlete on the…
A VAR official was suspended after being caught using a betting site on live TV before a Bulgarian football match. A referee in the VAR room has been suspended after being caught on live television appearing to scroll through a football betting site using his phone just minutes before a top-flight Bulgarian match. The incident,…
The decorated Jamaican faced intimidation but could not be stopped in his quest to dominate the track. Three-time Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt has opened up on the pre-race intimidation from Justin Gatlin during the 2011 IAAF World challenge meeting in Zagreb, Croatia. The sprinting legend known for his laid back personality, said the disgusting…
The Confederation of Africa Football,CAF,President Patrice Motsepe is confident that Kenya will host the Africa Nations Championship owing to the progress the country is making in getting ready for the championship scheduled from the 1st to 28th of Februray 2025. Dr.Motsepe who is on a tour of the co-hosts for the 2025 CHAN also…
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni touted Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid. Kioni said that since the former ruling party officially endorsed the former powerful Cabinet Secretary, his candidacy had attracted significant support. He mentioned that people expressed optimism about Matiang’i’s political future through various platforms, highlighting that the positive feedback exceeded their…
Liberia impressed in the women’s 100m at the Kip Keino Classic, with strong performances against international competition in Nairobi. Liberia’s sprinters stole the spotlight in the women’s 100m at the Kip Keino Classic, as Maia McCoy and Destiny Smith-Barnett powered to a dominant 1-2 finish, leaving American sprinter Shannon Ray trailing in fifth. McCoy, running…
The government will prosecute exam cheats through special courts that have been constituted. Education Cabinet secretary Julius Ogamba says the courts will arbitrate in cases of exam multi-practices. The CS who spoke hours before the official kick off the written Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education and the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment…
Disease outbreaks, inadequate livestock breeds, and poor-quality feeds have emerged as the main challenges to livestock export in Kenya, despite the sector’s high potential. These issues have been exacerbated by prolonged drought, which has killed thousands of animals and left others weak and susceptible to disease. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock noted that Kenya…
Beckham is expected to receive a major honour in King Charles’ upcoming Birthday Honours list for his contributions. England legend David Beckham is set to receive one of the highest honours in the UK, with reports indicating he will be recognised in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list next week. The former England football captain, now…
A section of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya coalition affiliate parties has rejected recent leadership changes within the political alliance, calling the moves “illegal, null and void.” The affiliates accused coalition chairperson and former President Uhuru Kenyatta of overseeing a process they described as opaque and non-consultative, arguing that key coalition partners were excluded…
PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa proudly announced the official opening of the Istanbul Beach Cave Restaurant, a unique dining experience that brings authentic Turkish cuisine to Kenya’s coastal hospitality landscape. Housed in a natural coral cave along Kenya’s North Coast, the restaurant offers guests an immersive experience, blending the flavours of Turkey with Kenya’s…
Chelsea will be boosted further when four new players join their Club World Cup squad in the United States. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is bolstering his squad with at least four new additions as the Blues prepare for their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in the United States. The team arrived in Philadelphia on Friday…
Kisii University has unveiled a modern daycare and lactation centre aimed at creating a more inclusive, supportive and family-friendly working environment for its staff. The facility is expected to enhance employee productivity, promote staff well-being and improve retention by supporting working parents. The facility, located within the university’s main campus on the outskirts of Kisii…