Multiple World Cross-country champion Geoffrey Kamworor has withdrawn from the London Marathon. Three-time World Cross-Country champion Geoffrey Kamworor has pulled out of the 2024 London Marathon due to persistent hip flexor irritation. The Kenyan long-distance runner, who clinched second place at last year’s London Marathon, confirmed that his current physical condition has hampered his training…
Per TechCabal, a detective with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) who requested anonymity due to the gravity of the situation, revealed that the DCI has received a request to extradite Nadeem Anjarwalla from Nigeria but has yet to act. “You cannot just walk in and arrest him based on the request. It’s a process….
The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. But the opposition says they are a ruse to keep Mr Gnassingbé – already in his…
The government is mulling changes to the rate of Value Added Tax (VAT) in the next financial year’s revenue-raising plan. National Assembly Finance Committee chairman Kuria Kimani said Tuesday that there was an ongoing conversation about reducing the rate or keeping it at the current level. There is also pressure from the East African Community…
The disquiet in President William Ruto’s UDA party over the procurement of fake fertiliser spells doom for embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi. The development comes after some lawmakers intensified calls for the removal of the CS, following the revelations of fake fertiliser scam. “Either way, he must go!” Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba told the…
The international community has mobilised US$2 billion (Sh263bn) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan. Civil war has killed thousands and displaced millions of people in the country. The pledges, including one million dollars from President William Ruto on behalf of Kenya, were made during the International Humanitarian Conference for Sudan and the Neighbouring Countries. Prime…
Three attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine have been confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency since 7 April. The world is “dangerously close to a nuclear accident” after attacks on a power plant in Ukraine, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned. Three attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear…
Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea put up a vintage performance as they ran riot against Everton at Stamford Bridge. Four in the first half, two in the second, as Chelsea beat Everton 6-0 to hand Sean Dyche his heaviest career defeat. Chelsea came into the clash off the back of a disappointing 2-2 draw against the league’s…
While still a UCLA student athlete, Harper-Nelson was trained by legendary coach Bobby Kersee, who happened to train other well-off and hurdlers while she had to work three jobs to make ends meet. 2008 Olympic 110m hurdles champion Dawn Harper-Nelson has revealed how she got to pay her legendary coach Bobby Kersee while she could…
Hellen Obiri made it back-to-back titles at Boston Marathon with fellow Kenyans Sharon Lokedi and Edna Kiplagat completing a podium sweep. Kenya’s Hellen Obiri defended her Boston Marathon title after running a tactical race to fend off the challenge of compatriot Sharon Lokedi on Monday April 15. It was an all Kenyan affair as Obiri…
