African Union soldiers killed in al-Shabaab mortar attack

Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabaab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu’s international airport. A statement by the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef…

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Volleyball: GSU,KDF match abandoned due to night fall

  The final match of the  Governor Mwalimu Kahiga Volleyball Tournament between General Service Unit GSU, and Kenya Defence Forces, KDF,was abandoned after darkness fell. The match which was being played at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri County was stopped in the third set with GSU 18-16 after both sides had a 1-1 set ratio. GSU…

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‘If not for my mother…’-Barry Otieno’s heartfelt story of family, determination & dream for Kenyan football

Former FKF CEO Barry Otieno reflects on his journey shaped by his mother’s sacrifices and his vision to advance Kenyan football, despite challenges and a commitment to unity in the sport. Mothers are very special, and for former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Barry Otieno , his mother’s sacrifices laid the foundation for his dreams…

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The history of the Copa del Rey

Over the years, the tournament has undergone several name changes, reflecting Spain’s political changes. In fact, while Generalissimo Francisco Franco governed Spain between 1939 and 1976, the competition was named Copa del Generalísimo, which means Generalissimo’s Cup. Eventually, it got the Copa del Rey name in 1977. How did the tournament come into existence? The…

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‘I don’t see why you can’t pay athletes a million dollars’ – Canadian sprint legend slams ‘for profit’ IOC for failing to compensate Olympic athletes

The International Olympic Comittee has never awarded Olympic athletes financially despite making loads of profit from the quadrenial games. Canadian sprint icon Donovan Bailey has launched a scathing critique of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for not offering financial rewards to athletes, despite the substantial profits generated from the quadrennial event.  Bailey, who set a…

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Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru on how monumental Floodies 2024 win will help them end Kabras Sugar’s Kenya Cup dominance

Menengai Oilers clinched their first-ever Floodies title last Saturday after trouncing Impala 42-3. Menengai Oilers are gearing up for their 2024/25 Kenya Cup campaign, set to kick off against Kisumu RFC on Saturday, November 23, at the Nakuru Athletic Club.  Head coach Gibson Weru is optimistic that their victory at the 2024 Impala Floodlights Tournament…

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ODM MP Wants Ruto To Be Respected, Promises To Support Him Vote 2027: “People Let Go Of The Dirty Spirit”

Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has congratulated President William Ruto for creating a broad-based government He urged Kenyans to stop bad habits and divisions and instead support President Ruto in the 2027 election Furthermore, Aladwa asked Kenyans to support Raila Odinga's bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission Makadara Member of Parliament,…

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ODM MP Wants Ruto To Be Respected, Promises To Support Him Vote 2027: “People Let Go Of The Dirty Spirit”

Makadara Member of Parliament George Aladwa has congratulated President William Ruto for creating a broad-based government He urged Kenyans to stop bad habits and divisions and support President Ruto in the 2027 election Furthermore, Aladwa asked Kenyans to support Raila Odinga's bid for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission Makadara Member of Parliament, George…

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Kuria asks leaders to unite for sake of development

Senior Economic Advisor to the President Moses Kuria Senior Economic Advisor to the President Moses Kuria has called on all leaders in the country to unite for the sake of development. Mr Kuria called on leaders from across the political divide to put their personal and political differences aside to allow the government achieves its…

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