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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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