Kenya Begins Countdown to Olympics As Different Athletes Fight for Ticket to Paris

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has once again assured all sportsmen and women in Kenya of the government's support in their efforts to qualify for this year's Olympic Games in Paris. With 200 days before the opening ceremony on June 26 at Stade de France, the CS said the quadrennial games will be the core priority for his ministry. "In this year, the Olympics are the most significant and the top priority for the ministry and the […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Kenya: Will Gor Mahia Run Away With the FKF Premier League Title?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Is Gor Mahia headed for a record extending 21st FKF Premier League title? With the league standing on the halfway mark, K'Ogalo have opened a seven-point gap on top of the log and still remain unbeaten. Their slim 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers on Saturday saw them move to 37 points and still remain unbeaten this season. Head coach Jonathan McKinstry is delighted that his side has extended their brilliant run, but admits this will only make […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a policewoman. The 2018 Valencia 10km champion said she was preoccupied with training at the Police College in Kiganjo for majority of the past two years, which somewhat hampered her bid to make the Team Kenya squad for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. "Last year...as well as 2022...I was in college. That's why […]

January 9, 2024 1

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Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent

[ad_1] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards. This was revealed by the county speaker, Muteti Murimi, during a talent search event at Tebere Secondary School organized by Gathigiriri Member of County Assembly Benson Ngahu. Themed 'Jivunie Talanta', the event provides a stage to sensitize youths to drug and substance abuse. The speaker noted that talent nowadays is an investment, which, if managed well, can be a […]

January 9, 2024 1

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Kenya: Can Shujaa Make History At Paris Games As First Kenyan Team to Win Olympic Medal?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) chair Alexander 'Sasha' Mutai is bullish the national men's rugby 7s side can make history as the first team from Kenya to win a medal at the Olympics during this year's games in Paris. Mutai said they are a very ambitious union, expressing optimism that this target is attainable so long as all stakeholders put in the work to make it a reality. "Later in the year...coming in July...we are looking at becoming […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents

[ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Kenya: Beatrice Chebet Leads Kenyan Sweep in Elgoibar X-Country

[ad_1] Elgoibar, Spain — World cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet led a Kenyan sweep in a commanding win at the Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting on Sunday. Just weeks after setting a new 5km world record, Chebet clinched victory in 26 minutes and eight seconds, two seconds ahead of second placed Edinah Jebitok while Grace Nawowuna was third. "It was tough as the rain appeared just before the race but I'm satisfied with my […]

January 8, 2024 2

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Africa: Kenyan Startups Lead Africa in Funds Raised

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenya emerged as number one in funds raised by startups last year, beating countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria. According to Africa: The Big Deal, a platform for startup deals, capital raised in the country represented 28 percent of all funds raised on the continent. In East Africa, Kenya's share grew from 86 percent in 2022 to 91 percent in 2023, highlighting its dominance in East Africa. Startups that raised $100,000 and above in the […]

January 8, 2024 3

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Kenya: Nairobi Socialite Starlet Wahu Murdered in South B Airbnb, Suspect Arrested

[ad_1] Nairobi — A popular socialite in Nairobi, Starlet Wahu Mwangi has been found murdered in an Airbnb. Wahu's body was discovered in the Airbnb where she had checked in with a man believed to be her boyfriend. The chilling events unfolded on January 3 when Wahu and her suspected murderer were seen entering the Airbnb. A postmortem examination conducted on Wahu's lifeless body on Friday revealed horrifying details. She had been strangled, and a deep-cut wound on her thigh […]

January 6, 2024 2

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