World 2015 javelin champion Julius Yego reacts to AIU’s ruthless testing directive for Olympic hopefuls
Julius Yego has voiced his opinion following the directive by Athletics Integrity Unit requiring athletes…
World 2015 javelin champion Julius Yego reacts to AIU’s ruthless testing directive for Olympic hopefuls
Julius Yego has voiced his opinion following the directive by Athletics Integrity Unit requiring athletes coming from Category ‘A’ countries to undergo three tests before Paris Olympics. The Athletics Integrity Unit on Wednesday, May 1, announced strict measures that will look to ensure fair competition and upholding the integrity of the sport ahead of the…
Israel accused of possible war crime over the killing of West Bank boy by Israeli soldiers late last month
In the early afternoon of 29 November last year, several Palestinian boys descended on to their street in the occupied West Bank, where they often played together. Minutes later, two of them lay dead from gunshots fired by Israeli soldiers – Basil, 15, and eight-year-old Adam. As part of an investigation into the conduct of…
Pro-China candidate Jeremiah Manele wins Solomon Islands PM vote
Lawmakers in the Solomon Islands have selected a pro-China candidate as their prime minister, in an indication the Pacific nation will remain a close Beijing ally. Jeremiah Manele won the prime minister vote on Thursday, beating out his opponent Matthew Wale in a 31-18 count. He will succeed former PM Manasseh Sogavare, a vocal critic…
Kenya’s devastating floods expose decades of poor urban planning and bad land management especially in the capital
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42 people. Death and destruction have also occurred in the capital, Nairobi, a stark reminder of the persistent failure to keep abreast of the city’s…
40 tourists and several staff members rescued in Masai Mara camps
Forty guests and several staff members were rescued at Masai Mara Game Reserve after River Talek burst its banks and overflowed. Speaking to the media at Sarova Mara Lodge, Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu said no casualties or fatalities reported. Floods have impacted nine camps including Tipilikwani camp, Mara Leisure camp, Mara Base camp, Olkinyei camp,…
US Congress Request Speaker to Invite President William Ruto to Address Them
A formal request has been issued to the United States Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, for President William Ruto to address them during his official visit. US President Joe Biden extended an invitation to Ruto for a state visit, with the meeting between the two leaders set for Thursday, May 23. In…
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…
