Benson Kipruto explains why he will be running for Kelvin Kiptum at Paris Olympics
Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto has given reasons why he will be dedicating his Paris…
Benson Kipruto explains why he will be running for Kelvin Kiptum at Paris Olympics
Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto has given reasons why he will be dedicating his Paris Olympics race to former world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto says he will be running in honour of his late friend Kelvin Kiptum at the Paris Olympics. Kipruto is among those who seem guaranteed a…
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fined heavily by FKF for Stadium damage during Mashemeji Derby mayhem
Sports Kenya has fined Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards for stadium vandalism during the Mashemeji Derby. Sports Kenya on Tuesday slapped heavy fines on two of FKF Premier League sides Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards for their fans’ part in vandalizing Nyayo National Stadium during last weekend’s heated Mashemeji Derby. The penalty sums amount to…
Power line linking Kenya to Zambia via Tanzania set for 2025
A key power line linking Kenya to Zambia through Tanzania is set for completion in November 2025, raising hope for cross-border electricity imports and exports among nations covered by the high-voltage grid. The Tanzania Electric Supply Company (Tanesco), the country’s power utility, confirmed that the 400 kilovolt (kV) Tanzania-Zambia line will be completed in November…
mTek and Britam in a deal with buy simu for insurance to cover phones against theft
mTek and Britam have formed an alliance with Buy Simu to offer insurance for phones in Kenya and extend coverage for phone products in the country. According to Mtek’s CEO, Bente Krogmann, offering insurance reduces instances of defaults resulting in phone losses or damages, and thus reinforces customer satisfaction and enhances customer retention rates. “The…
Ruto and Gachagua arrive as Uhuru Gardens hosts Labour Day celebrations
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have arrived at Uhuru Gardens for the Labour Day celebrations. Labour CS Florence Bore, Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja are also present. The celebrations are being held at a time when heavy rains are pounding various parts of the City. Labour Day…
Fresh details emerge on former Harambee Stars player’s connection to three-year-old child murder case
Former star midfielder detained is linked to murder of three-year-old girl found dead outside her home in Nairobi. Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder Collins Gatusso Okoth spent another night in custody as he faces accusations linked to the tragic death of a three-year-old girl in Nairobi. The child’s lifeless body showing signs of…
KeNHA closes Mai Mahiu-Narok highway over flooding that killed over 50 people
Motorists plying the Mai Mahiu-Suswa/Narok highway were Monday advised to seek alternative routes after debris was swept into the roads following Sunday night’s heavy downpour. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) has issued an alert saying motorists should brace for heavy traffic along the said roads as they are impassable at the moment. “The Kenya…
KDF and police reach truce after Likoni channel face-off over the weekend
Officers from the Kenya Defense Forces and the National Police Services have resolved their differences following an altercation at the Kenya Ferry Service crossing channel over the weekend. An amateur video emerged on social media Sunday showing a group of KDF special forces officers engaging in a scuffle with police officers and private security guards…
President Ruto to chair Cabinet meeting Tuesday morning on recent floods
President William Ruto will Tuesday morning chair a Cabinet meeting to discuss additional measures on floods mitigation. Speaking on the sidelines of International Development Association (IDA21) summit at KICC in Nairobi, Ruto said the meeting will deliberate on ways of ensuring victims of the floods are taken care of by the government. He said the…
Yet unnamed retired football star detained for investigation in Nairobi
A retired Kenyan football star is in police custody for undisclosed allegations, amid similar cases involving young EPL players. A retired football star formerly celebrated in Kenya’s top-flight leagues is currently being held in a Nairobi police cell. The former athlete whose name has not been disclosed to the public was apprehended earlier this week…
