Britons ignored voice of reason in historic vote

There was a mad rush to get space to sit or stand in a room where journalists at the Guardian’s London headquarters hold their editorial meetings at 10am.

By London 9 years ago

More Kenyans Fly into London to cheer Injera and Team

While Kenya Rugby Sevens were fighting for a slot in the Main Cup quarter finals against France in their final group D match at the London Sevens, Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi flew over Twickenham Stadium.

By London 9 years ago

Kenya Sevens Stars on high demand in London

Despite missing out on the main cup quarters, Kenya Sevens players remained the most sought after stars at the 2016 London Sevens.

By London 9 years ago

Kenyans should learn from their EPL counterparts

A match-day in North London is not your usual day, especially if one is visiting the area for the first time.

By London 10 years ago

Rotich assures investors despite shilling fall

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich has moved to assure investors that the Government has put in place measures to reverse further depreciation of the shilling.

By London 10 years ago

Kenyan sweet potatoes a hit in Britain

The humble sweet potato which begins its life in the lush green farms of Kenya and ends up on the dining tables of health conscious Britons more than 4,200 miles away, is steadily gaining popularity in the United Kingdom.

By London 11 years ago

AFRICA TO PULL OUT OF CBC: Ndolo to lead quest for fresh elections or formation of new Commonwealth boxing body

The Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC) is in disarray and serious danger of collapse after its African members accused the body of “racism” and threatened to break away from the Commonwealth family and form their own association.

By London 11 years ago

Tanzanian airline eyes Moi Airport Mombasa

Flightlink Air Charters, a Tanzania-based airline has announced plans to start flights between Dar es Salaam and Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MIA) early next year.

By London 11 years ago

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: Villa and Spurs charged by FA

Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players during Sunday’s Premier League match, the governing body said on Wednesday.

By London 11 years ago

Kandie leads delegation to London fete

Cabinet Secretary for East Africa Affairs, Commerce and Tourism Phylis Kandie will lead a delegation of tour operators, hoteliers and travel agents to the 35th edition of the World Travel Market tourism symposium that starts tomorrow in London.

By London 11 years ago

‘Possessive, jealous’ Kenyan jailed for 22 years in UK for stabbing wife 32 times

A jealous Kenyan husband who stabbed his 33-year-old wife to death in a horrifying and savage attack was jailed for 22 years at Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court on Monday.

By London 11 years ago

Kenyan man jailed for life in UK for stabbing wife to death

A jealous Kenyan husband who stabbed his 33-year-old wife to death in a horrifying and savage attack was jailed for life at Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court on Monday.

By London 11 years ago

Gangster-turned-guardian angel

Drugs, violence, gang-warfare and intimidation – Mubarak Mohamud has seen it all. He has sailed very close to the wind, cheating death several times. At one time, the word ‘fear’ simply did not exist in this former underworld don’s dictionary.

By London 11 years ago

Ngugi hails Kenyan student for her sterling performance

Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o has congratulated and praised a Kenyan student studying in the UK for achieving an outstanding First Class honours degree in Aerospace engineering. The world-renowned writer said: “I would like to congratulate Jepleting for achieving the rare distinction of a First Class degree in Aerospace engineering.

By London 11 years ago

What happens on UK-based street famed for miraa trade

London’s growing Somali community ventured here over two decades ago and acquired commercial space that today is dotted with restaurants, foreign exchange bureaux, small grocery shops and a number of mafrishes or khat cafes. The area is now called Little Somalia of London.

By London 11 years ago

Boniface Kongin, Kwambai excel at Hastings Half Marathon

Kenya’s rising star Boniface Kongin romped to a dominant victory in the 30th Hastings Half Marathon in the Sussex seaside town of Hastings on Sunday.

By London 12 years ago

EU network to reward top KCSE students

A European Union-based social organisation has launched an excellence prize for top Kenyan students from Rift Valley schools in an attempt to improve performance.

By London 12 years ago

Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o hints at Stamford Bridge stay

Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o, 33, has dropped his biggest hint yet that he would like to stay at Chelsea beyond the end of the season.

By London 12 years ago

THE DIE IS CAST: Farah to face world’s best at 2014 London Marathon

Britain’s double Olympic and World champion Mo Farah will face some of the greatest marathon runners of all time when he makes his full marathon debut at this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon.

By London 12 years ago

Jose Mourinho: I deserve the criticism but there is no crisis at Chelsea

Blues boss says it will take time to change style

By London 12 years ago

Kenyans in UK call for action on killer roads

Kenyans living in the UK want urgent government action to stop carnage on the country’s roads.

By London 12 years ago

Music, beauty as Kenyans in the UK mark special event

Hundreds of Kenyans living the United Kingdom celebrated Madaraka Day with pomp and pageantry, with the events mirroring the true face of the Kenyan community.

By London 12 years ago