Sudan violence: The horrifying statistics behind the brutal conflict – and still the death toll is unknown
As the ticker of horrifying statistics from Sudan steadily updates, there is one measure of…
Sudan violence: The horrifying statistics behind the brutal conflict – and still the death toll is unknown
As the ticker of horrifying statistics from Sudan steadily updates, there is one measure of brutality that remains as elusive as the loss it quantifies – the death toll. The statistics of Sudan’s year of war are staggering. It is the largest displaced population in the world and the largest population of displaced children in…
Bayer Leverkusen win first-ever Bundesliga title – ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year run
Bayer Leverkusen have won the German football league for the first time in their history – ending an 11-year run by Bayern Munich. Coached by former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen thumped Werder Bremen 5-0 on Sunday, winning the Bundesliga title with ease. They are 16 points clear of Bayern with five games left to…
YouTuber Iam Marwa’s Mzungu Girlfriend Robbed of Handbag by Thief on Motorbike
YouTuber Fredrick Marwa, popularly known as Iam Marwa has pleaded for help after his Mzungu girlfriend was robbed in Upper Hill, Nairobi. Marwa shared a video capturing the incident on Instagram. How did boda boda rider steal handbag? According to him, the incident occurred around 9.30am while they were on a walk together in Upper…
Kibiwott places second in Rotterdam Marathon as as Ethiopia rules
Viola Kibiwott clocked 2:20:57 to finish second in the women’s category of the Rotterdam Marathon on Sunday. Kibiwott led a Kenyan 2-5 finish in the event with Sally Kipyego (2:22:46) rounding off the podium positions and Emily Chebet (2:24:49) as Pascalia Jepkosgei (2:24:560 placing fourth and fifth respectively. Ashete Bekere of Ethiopia carried the day…
Millions Usain Bolt would have earned had World Athletics rewarded Olympic champions much earlier
World Athletics will start rewarding Olympic gold medallists from this year but just how much would eight-time champion Usain Bolt earn had the cash prizes came a bit earlier? Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt joked of whether there would be any retroactive payment when World Athletics announced its decision to start rewarding Olympic champions from…
Kelvin Kiptum honoured in style at Rotterdam Marathon
The late Kelvin Kiptum’s memory lingered at the Rotterdam Marathon on Sunday as he was honoured before the race which he had planned to make history at by running sub-2. World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was honored at the Rotterdam Marathon which took place on Sunday April 14. Kiptum, who tragically passed away following…
8 arrested as police seize Sh3m sandalwood in Kirinyaga
At least eight suspects were at the weekend arrested in a sting operation that saw more than two tonnes of sandalwood recovered in Sagana, Kirinyaga County. The eight were arrested in an operation mounted by police and Kenya Wildlife Service officials who were acting on a tip off. The suspects include a known dealer in…
Reprieve for Kenyans as fuel prices drop further
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has reduced fuel prices by up to Sh18 in this month’s review. Epra said a liter of Super petrol has decreased by Sh5.31, diesel by Sh10 per litre while Kerosene has gone down by Sh18.68 per liter. In Nairobi, super petrol will retail at Sh193.84, Diesel at Sh180.38 and…
Ruto condemns Iran attack, asks Israel to excercise restraint
President William Ruto has condemned Iran’s attack on Israeli territory. In the middle of Saturday night, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel. Israeli military, however, said 99 per cent of the missiles and drones fired by Iran overnight were intercepted without hitting their targets. In a statement on X, the President…
Succession politics heat up in Nyamira as Senator Okong’o, Governor Nyaribo clash over 2027
Leaders from Nyamira county are already on a campaign trail, three years to the 2027 general election. Governor Amos Nyamira and Senator Okong’o Omogeni are at the forefront of the county succession politics, with both leaders using every opportunity they get to attack the others. Others who have been thrown into the mix are current…
