Why Kishane Thompson is not getting carried away by constant comparisons to Asafa Powell. Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson is determined to carve out his own legacy in athletics, undeterred by frequent comparisons to Asafa Powell, another Jamaican sprint icon. Thompson, who trains under Stephen Francis at MVP Track Club like Powell once did,…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has underscored the impact of environmental conservation on tourism business as it takes its ‘One Tourist, One Tree’ campaign to the North Rift Tourism Circuit. KTB CEO June Jepkemei says destinations with robust environmental conservation initiatives have recorded strides in sustainable tourism business. Speaking during the tree planting exercise at…
As candidates prepare for national examinations, proprietors of private schools have exuded confidence that learners were more than ready to undertake the task ahead with promising performance. Alfred Nyaga, the proprietor of Alber School in Kutus, said the grade six candidates were set and prepared for the KPSEA…
Kariobangi Sharks denied Shabana their first victory in a stalemate at the Dandora stadium on Saturday having to come back from behind to secure a point. Kariobangi Sharks coach Ezekiel Seda has highlighted a congested fixture schedule as a key factor behind his team’s recent struggles after they managed a 1-1 draw with Shabana FC…
A plea by Njeri Mwangi, the wife of activist Boniface Mwangi, has gained responses from prominent figures such as Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga among others. Njeri on Sunday morning October 27, 2024, sounded the alarm about her husband’s abduction, saying that…
Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Belio Kipsang Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang has assured that all preparations and plans for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) and Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA) examinations scheduled to start tomorrow (Monday) are in place. The PS said the KCSE and KPSEA candidates have been…
Wanjala captained Kenya to a first ever AFCON U-20 place in over 40 years following their CECAFA U-20 exploits in Tanzania. Rising Stars captain Amos Wanjala is optimistic about Kenya’s chances in the upcoming U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2025, despite the team’s recent 1-0 loss to Tanzania in the final of the qualifying…
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) Founder and CEO Dr. Kennedy Odede has been named among Kenya’s 50 most influential men of 2024 alongside Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Mount Kenya University Founder Prof Simon Gicharu. The recognition by Africapitol Ventures was announced on Friday, October 25 during a gala dinner held at KICC. Dr….
Inspired by Usain Bolt, Muzala Samukonga discovered his athletic talent at a very young age and is slowly making a name for himself in the world of athletics. Zambian 400m star Muzala Samukonga has disclosed how watching Usain Bolt motivated his dream to make it as an athlete. Muzala Samukonga noted that he discovered his…
The Kerio Valley Development Authority has launched several water points at the drought prone areas of Kapenguria bordering Uganda for easy access of water for both domestic and livestock. The boreholes drilled at Riwo area in West Pokot had suffered for along time due to acute water shortage where locals walk long distances scouring for water for…
Ronald Kimeli Kurgat and Gladys Chemutai triumphed in the 42km races at the Stanchart Nairobi Marathon, with Vincent Mutai and Caroline Olbara winning the 21km races, and John Wambua taking victory in the men’s wheelchair race. Ronald Kimeli Kurgat and Gladys Chemutai were flawless as they dominated the 42km races at the Stanchart Nairobi marathon….
Julius Yego will be partnering with a leading American company to launch the Kenya Golden Arm project to nurture young javelin talent in Kenyan schools. Julius Yego is not resting on his laurels as he seeks to have a formidable heir to his throne when it comes to Javelin. The 2015 world javelin champion has…
The Speaker of the National Assembly, the Moses Wetang’ula has been elected as member of key organ of a new African Legislative organisation. Speaker Wetang’ula was unanimously chosen on Saturday to serve on the advisory panel of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL). This was during the Second General Assembly of…
Shabana were leading 1-0 against Kariobangi Sharks but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after a dubious penalty was awarded in Sharks’ favor. Shabana interim manager David Juma has called on fans to exercise patience after witnessing encouraging signs in his side’s 1-1 draw with Kariobangi Sharks at Dandora Stadium on Saturday. Despite taking…
Content creator Purity Vishenwa, popularly known as Pritty Vishy, opened up about how social media pressure influenced her to move into a one-bedroom apartment despite the financial strain it caused. In an Instagram post on Sunday morning October 27, 2024, Vishy recounted her journey from a mud-walled house in Kibera to a one-bedroom apartment. “Enyewe…