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The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, commenced their World Rugby Series promotion campaign with a strong start by defeating Samoa 19-12 in their opening Pool B match at the Civitas Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Friday evening. Shujaa began impressively, with co-captain Vincent Onyala scoring the first try and fellow captain Tony Omondi successfully converting,…
Rodgers Oloo, a passionate young man from Nakuru County, has captured the hearts of many with his unique companionship with a hawk named Johnson. We met Rodgers far from his home in the bustling Nairobi Central Business District. Rodgers’ story is far from ordinary. Known as the Nakuru Street Boy, he has become a familiar…
President William Ruto has announced plans to elevate Bungoma to city status, positioning it as Kenya’s fifth city. Speaking in Bungoma on Friday, ahead of Madaraka Day celebrations, President Ruto revealed his administration’s intention to develop the Western town to a level comparable to Nairobi, the nation’s capital. “For Bungoma, I am planning to come…
President William Ruto has pledged a substantial investment of USD 100 million (Ksh.13.2 billion) over the next three years in Africa’s key multilateral financial institutions. This investment is aimed at increasing Kenya’s shareholding and demonstrating confidence in these institutions. The funds will be allocated to the Africa Development Bank, Afreximbank, and the Trade Development Bank….
The climbing season on Mount Everest has officially ended, with mountaineers leaving the world’s highest peak on Wednesday. This year’s season, which broke multiple records, also witnessed the loss of eight climbers, according to tourism officials and expedition organizers. More than 600 climbers and guides successfully reached the 8,849-meter (29,032-foot) summit, as confirmed by Rakesh…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has slammed United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala shortly after the later disclosed that he had contacted certain party members about their strong political positions related to DP Rigathi Gachagua’s purported marginalization within the ruling party. In a statement, Oscar Sudi referred to Malala as an overhyped MCA, that…
Central Bank Governor,Dr. Kamau Thugge, has been honored as the African Central Bank Governor of the Year by the African Banker Magazine. The award was presented to Dr. Thugge at the African Banker Awards event held in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, during the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank. The African Banker…
A petition has been filed against three counties—Mombasa, Kilifi, and Taita Taveta—for banning the trade and consumption of Muguka. Last week, these counties prohibited the entry, transportation, sale, and use of Muguka and its products. Petitioners Peter Odhiambo Agoro and Michael Mutembe Makarina argue that Muguka is not considered a drug and remains legal in…
On August 9, 2018, Ruto publicly expressed his distrust for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), an outcome of the March 2018 peace pact between the president and Odinga – his long-time opposition foe. The initiative was a product of the famous public handshake between Kenyatta and Odinga – a moment now colloquially referred to as…
Chavakali High School rugby coach Brian Walumbe is confident his team will reclaim their former glory in this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) games. The zonal games kicked off at Chavakali High School, Vihiga County, over the weekend. After his team dominated Mbale High School with a 35-0 victory in the Chavakali Zonal…