Kenya issues floods alert amid heavy rains

Residents struggle with floods following a downpour at Bamburi in Mombasa County on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] The Kenyan government has issued a flood alert following heavy rains affecting several parts of the country. Disaster response teams have begun evacuating more than 240 households impacted by the ongoing floods nationwide, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said in…

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Richard Odada gets one over Harambee Stars teammate Jonah Ayunga as Dundee United record major victory over St. Mirren in Scotland

Richard Odada’s Dundee United get one over Harambee Stars teammate Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in epic Scottish top flight encounter. Richard Odada’s Dundee United triumphed 2-0 over Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in a lively Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday evening.  Despite both Kenyan players being named in their respective matchday squads, neither made a significant…

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20 more firefighters and rescuers in Kiambu graduate, boosting disaster preparedness

20 firefighters and rescuers from Kiambu County have graduated after intensive eight-month specialised Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training in collaboration with Poland. The training, which began in March 2024, was a partnership of the County with the Polish Government through the Polish Centre for International Aid, which has strengthened Kiambu’s disaster response capacity and…

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Kenyan defender instrumental as Bristol City batter Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth in Championship encounter

The defenderwas rock solid in an unorthodox right back role as Bristol City trounced Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Agyle 4-0 on Saturday to boost their Premier League promotion hopes. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner played a pivotal role in Bristol City’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Ashton Gate on Saturday, piling further pressure on…

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Eric Omondi feted for philanthropic efforts

Eric Omondi took home the prestigious Celebrity Champion of the Year award at the NGO Awards held on 29th November at the Emara Ole-Sereni in Nairobi. The first edition of the NGO Awards was held this year by the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) to honour organizations and individuals whose efforts have had positive…

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Legendary American gymnast Simon Biles beats Ronaldo, Messi & Co to top 2024 world’s most marketable athletes list in shock new study

The artistic gymnast upset a stellar list that features Leonel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Multiple gymnastics Olympic champion Simon Biles has been named the 2024 world’s most marketable athlete according to a recent study. Surprisingly, there was no Mohamed Salah or NFL stars who play outside of Kansas City, as two gymnasts are inside the top six. Those…

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‘My words were twisted’ – Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma clears the air over Gor Mahia & AFC Leopards ‘small teams’ jibe

Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma has clarified the situation over comments he made about AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia being ‘small teams’ that landed him in trouble back in 2017. Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma has clarified remarks he allegedly made seven years ago, which caused uproar among fans of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards….

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