Sheila Chepkirui claims emphatic victory as Kenyan women sweep the New York Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish at the 53rd edition of the New York…
Sheila Chepkirui claims emphatic victory as Kenyan women sweep the New York Marathon
Sheila Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon with defending champion Hellen Obiri second and Vivian Cheruiyot finished third. Sheila Chepkirui claimed an emphatic victory at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon on Sunday, running a time of 02:24:35. Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish…
Kenyans will enjoy increased water supply from the new Northern Collector Tunnel.
Residents of Nairobi City will soon enjoy increased supply of clean drinking water as the Northern Collector Tunnel in Murang’a is near completion, President William Ruto has announced. He said the 11.8km tunnel will bring 140,00 cubic meters of additional water to the capital city daily, a much-welcomed reprieve to water-starved Nairobi estates. “To those…
At least 13 journalists killed since war broke out in Sudan
At least 13 journalists have been killed since the war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced on Saturday. “Since the war broke out in Sudan, violations against journalists, both men and women, have escalated in an unprecedented…
Nairobi governor Sakaja Announces Construction of Safe Houses for Gender Violence Victims
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that his administration is in the process of constructing safe houses for victims of gender-based violence. Speaking during a church service in Nairobi on Sunday, Sakaja revealed that the county has already built a safe house in Gigiri. “We are building safe houses, and we have one in Gigiri…
Sh1.8 million awarded to Rising Stars for 2025 U-20 AFCON qualification
The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen who rewarded the Rising Star for their display in the just concludedU-20 AFCON CECAFA qualifiers in Tanzania In recognition of their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Under-20 (AFCON), the Rising Stars have been awarded Sh1.8 million by the Ministry of…
UNHCR lauds Kenya’s push to eradicate statelessness
UNHCR has applauded Kenya as it continues to make significant strides towards addressing statelessness. The Kenyan government is taking steps to ensure every individual has a recognised nationality in alignment with international and regional treaties. Among the major achievements of the year was the African Union’s adoption of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human…
Ex-president of Peru Alejandro Toledo gets 20 years for corruption
A court in Peru has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months in jail for corruption and money-laundering. Prosecutors say he took $35m (£27m) in bribes from a Brazilian construction company which was awarded a contract to build a road in southern Peru. Toledo, 78, was in office between 2001 and…
Salim Babu reveals Rising Stars starting XI for U-20 AFCON qualifiers final clash against Tanzania
Salim Babu has stuck with the line-up that has started the last three matches as Kenya faces Tanzania in the U-20 AFCON zonal qualifier final. Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu has confirmed his starting XI for the highly anticipated U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) zonal qualifier final against Tanzania set to take place…
President Xi urges strategic missile troops to enhance deterrence & combat capabilities
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the country’s strategic missile troops to strengthen their deterrence and combat capabilities and resolutely fulfill the tasks entrusted to them by the Party and the people. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while…
Lt. Col. Faith Mwagandi becomes the first female parade commander at a national event
Lieutenant Colonel Faith Mwagandi has become the first female senior officer to lead a military Guard of Honor. Kenya Defence Forces announced the notable highlight as the country marked Mashujaa Day celebrations on Sunday. “Lt. Col. Mwagandi’s trailblazing career began when she joined the KDF in 2007. She then made history as the first female…
