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Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics promised “unprecedented” climate action by halving the carbon footprint of previous Games and funding projects to reduce greenhouse gases. However, experts are skeptical, especially after organizers abandoned a pledge to set a hard limit on overall carbon emissions. Approximately one-third of the emissions from the three-week event are expected…
A Nairobi man has been ordered to pay a Ksh.20 million fine or in default serve 30 years in prison after being found guilty of being in possession of four elephant tusks with an estimated street value of Ksh.500,000. Anthony Ngila Masaku, appearing before Kibera Senior Principal Magistrate Samson Temu on Thursday, was charged with…
4o A Narok Court has found Simon Githaiga Kimani guilty of trafficking narcotics, resulting in a significant fine of Ksh.50 million and a ten-year prison sentence in default. Kimani, who pleaded guilty to the charges, was convicted under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act No. 4 of 2022. According to the Office of…
On Thursday evening, President William Ruto departed Kenya for a significant diplomatic mission, attending the 50th G7 summit in Italy and a subsequent peace summit in Switzerland. According to a communique from State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, Ruto’s itinerary includes addressing key global challenges and advocating for a fairer international financial system. G7 Summit in…
World 1,500m and mile record holder Faith Kipyegon will face newly crowned world 10,000m record holder Beatrice Chebet in the 5,000m finals at the Olympic trials at Nyayo Stadium on Friday. The highly anticipated race promises to be a fierce battle between the two champions, each eager to assert dominance in the middle-distance event. Kipyegon…
Residents of Kithogondo village in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, are appealing for assistance to retrieve the body of a man who was swept away while swimming in the swollen River Thiba on Wednesday afternoon. Elisha Wairimu, a local resident, recounted the harrowing incident, explaining that the man dived into the river but was quickly overtaken by…
Kenya Prisons’ left attacker Meldina Sande has vowed to work her way into coach Japheth Munala’s plans after being named in Malkia Strikers’ 19-member provisional squad ahead of the FIVB Challenger Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 27-year-old Mukumu Girls’ High School alumnus last played for the national team during the 2022 FIVB…
Juventus has appointed Thiago Motta as their new head coach, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri, the Serie A club announced on Wednesday. “Juventus is delighted to announce Thiago Motta as the new First Team head coach. The Italian-Brazilian has signed an agreement with the Club until June 30, 2027,” Juventus stated. Motta, 41, earned acclaim for leading…
The government of Kenya is exploring innovative ways to raise resources for the upcoming Ksh.4 trillion budget, which will be presented on Thursday by the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary. One significant proposal comes from Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, who suggests increasing the road maintenance levy on petrol and diesel. This move could see fuel prices…
Most Muslims in Kenya are expected to fast this Saturday, June 15, 2024, to mark the Day of Arafa. This day is particularly significant for Muslims not performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, as fasting on the Day of Arafa is highly recommended. Unlike Ramadan, fasting on the Day of Arafa is optional but widely…