Former Olympic champion Dawn Harper-Nelson reveals how she paid her coach while barely earning enough from working three jobs

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…

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Fake fertiliser: Linturi non-committal on farmers compensation

Farmers who bought fake or substandard fertiliser face huge losses after Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi remained non-committal on the compensation framework despite President William Ruto’s directive. Appearing before Senate Committee on Agriculture probing the fake fertiliser matter, he said the affected farmers will be compensated with top dressing fertiliser at an additional fee. “We want…

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Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Kimani concludes tour of duty in New York

Ambassador Martin Kimani, has concluded his tenure at the influential diplomatic post in New York after serving more than three years as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN). Ambassador Kimani confirmed Monday that he had completed his tour of duty, thanking former President Uhuru Kenyatta and incumbent William Ruto for allowing him to…

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‘We should have President Ruto for at least 25 years,’ Devki tycoon Narendra Raval says

Kenyan tycoon Narendra Raval says William Ruto should serve as Kenya’s president for over 25 years. The industrialist and philanthropist of Indian Gujarati origin, who serves as the executive chairman of Devki Group, on Monday labelled Ruto a passionate leader who loves Kenya and whom he cannot find the right words to thank. “He loves…

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Kenya Sevens star Kevin Wekesa reveals ambitious target ahead of Olympics after World Series return

Kenya Sevens player Kevin Wekesa has explained what Shujaa are aiming at after sealing a ticket to next season’s World Sevens Series. Kenya Sevens star Kevin Wekesa has shared the team’s ambitious plans following their triumphant return to the top tier of World Rugby Sevens.  Their victory over Germany in London secured them a spot…

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