Greatness, baby! Fred Kerley declares he was born for a special purpose
The 29-year-old has set his sight to next season in a bid to add more…
Greatness, baby! Fred Kerley declares he was born for a special purpose
The 29-year-old has set his sight to next season in a bid to add more medals to his cabinet Olympic 100m bronze medallist Fred Kerley is a fired up man after his Paris exploits as he aims for a better season next year. The former world champion who has been vocal about his goals, is back to business after…
Families want justice, ‘blood money’ for AU peacekeeper killings in Somalia
As African Union forces fighting al-Shabab plan to withdraw this year, Somalis seek accountability for civilian deaths. Omar Hassan Warsame was a larger-than-life figure in the Somali town of Golweyn, where his sizeable farm provided maize, bananas and jobs that helped sustain the community. The 65-year-old and a contingent of up to a dozen of…
Kenya relocates 50 elephants to a larger park as population thrives
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano oversaw the translocation of five elephants to the expansive Aberdare National Park. Kenya is suffering from a problem, albeit a good one: the elephant population in the 42-square-kilometre (16-square-mile) Mwea National Reserve, east of the capital Nairobi, has flourished from its maximum capacity of 50 to a whopping 156, overwhelming the…
High Court declines to suspend DP Gachagua’s impeachment trial
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will face the Senate for his impeachment trial after a High Court sitting in Nairobi declined to issue conservatory orders. Justice Chacha Mwita in his ruling on Tuesday allowed the impeachment trial to proceed. Gachagua is set to face the National Assembly at the Senate where the charges pressed against him…
Russia announces scholarships for Kenyans
The Russian Embassy in Nairobi has announced scholarships for Kenyans to study in Russia. In a statement on Tuesday, the embassy said the scholarships will be fully funded by the Russian government. It said that interested Kenyans can apply through the portal by uploading the required documents and submitting their applications by December 2024. “To…
Amos Kipruto reacts to Chicago Marathon performance as he reflects on injury struggles
Amos Kipruto finished third at the 2024 Chicago Marathon, clocking 2:04:50, marking a strong comeback after struggling with a knee injury. Amos Kipruto went into the 2024 edition of the Chicago Marathon with the hope of winning the race after overcoming a recent struggle with injuries but he was forced to finish third. His compatriot,…
Kericho Governor Mutai survives impeachment
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has survived impeachment in the Senate on a technicality. In a precedent-setting decision, 34 senators voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by the governor’s counsel. Governor Mutai had argued that the County Assembly did not meet the two-thirds threshold when they impeached him. Some 31 MCAs out of 47 had…
DP beats deadline & submits evidence to Senate
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has submitted his evidence to the Senate ahead of an impeachment hearing on Wednesday. The DP, through his handlers, presented several cartons of documents in line with directions issued by speaker Amason Kingi. Kingi had directed Gachagua and his accusers, the National Assembly, to submit their evidence by 5 pm, Monday….
International Commission of Jurists renews calls to abolish death penalty
The International Commission of Jurists Kenya Section has revived calls to abolish the death penalty in Kenya and across Africa. ICK-Kenya chairperson Protas Saende said abolishing the death penalty is not just a legal or political issue, but a moral imperative. “As advocates for justice, we must work together to challenge the myths surrounding the…
Harambee Stars’ defeat exposes deep-rooted ethnic division among Kenyans
Harambee Stars players are being subjected to ethnic profiling by a section of Kenyans following their loss to Cameroon, a cause for worry given the deep-rooted tribalism in the country. Harambee Stars’ 4-1 loss to Cameroon in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has brought to the fore the tribal hate that exists among…
