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A high-goal match awaits top Kenyan players
It's a match that has been tipped to be competitive, according to experienced polo experts.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
A high-goal match awaits top Kenyan players
Terra Agility Africa overcomes Samurai in Six-Goal-Kenya International match.
It was a tough match but they emerged victorious after using all tricks in their book to win the opening tussle of the Six-Goal- Kenya International match at Nairobi Polo Club on Friday.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Terra Agility Africa overcomes Samurai in Six-Goal-Kenya International match.
Okwiri set to face Uganda's Lukyamuzi in Nairobi
Okwiri has been training under the tutelage of former national team coach Patrick Maina who prepared the boxer in his early days.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Okwiri set to face Uganda's Lukyamuzi in Nairobi
Mara Sugar unveil players ahead of new league season
Coach Manoah says his aim was to strengthen weak departments.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Mara Sugar unveil players ahead of new league season
Boxers exude confidence ahead of Zone Three Championships
ith less than four weeks to Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, Kenyan boxers have exuded confidence of registering positive results.
By Ben Ahenda 2 months ago
Boxers exude confidence ahead of Zone Three Championships
Why Kenya must raise its sustainability reporting to global standards
Africa is in a race against time to raise its sustainability reporting standards to align with international ESG frameworks.
By Nelson Asienwa 3 months ago
Why Kenya must raise its sustainability reporting to global standards
Nakuru and Oilers eye good show at Kabeberi Sevens
Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers are looking forward to a good show in the Kabeberi Sevens title this weekend.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Nakuru and Oilers eye good show at Kabeberi Sevens
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Jubaland fighters take over Mandera as State House, security boses remain mum
Foreign fighters confirm they have occupied parts of Mandera and thanks government for warm relations. Residents have had to flee their homes since the fighters moved in.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali and Fred Kagonye 3 months ago
Jubaland fighters take over Mandera as State House, security boses remain mum
Tension high in Mandera as residents protest against presence of Jubaland forces
The demonstrators who hail from Border Point One location said the Jubaland forces have been occupying farmlands in the area for 33 days.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 3 months ago
Tension high in Mandera as residents protest against presence of Jubaland forces
Hit Squad gets ready for Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships
The national boxing team has started shaping up for the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championship to be hosted in Nairobi in October.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Hit Squad gets ready for Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships
Kenya set to host Zone Three event
So far, only eight countries have confirmed participation with six more expected to do so.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Kenya set to host Zone Three event
Matatus accuse truck drivers of harassment on Nakuru-Eldoret highway
Matatu drivers plying the Salgaa-Sobea stretch along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway have complained about harassment by drivers of heavy commercial vehicles.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Matatus accuse truck drivers of harassment on Nakuru-Eldoret highway
Kenya bags another win over Zambia
Kenya Shujaa overcame Zambia in the round-robin matches to lift the Swinburn Trophy at Manyatta Polo Club in Gilgil.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Kenya bags another win over Zambia
School buses undergo safety scrutinisation by NTSA ahead of schools opening
The safety measures included measurements of the roadworthiness of the vehicles, checking of their speed limits and inspection of the vehicles' facilities, like tyres, belts and seats.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
School buses undergo safety scrutinisation by NTSA ahead of schools opening
How Devolution has opened up Mandera
According to Ahmed Abdi, a tarmac road and tall buildings were only seen in movies and the capital city Nairobi.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 3 months ago
How Devolution has opened up Mandera
East Africans show they don't want to lose own tournament
The qualification of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan into the quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) has shocked a number of fancied sides in the fight for top honours.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
East Africans show they don't want to lose own tournament
Senegal face Sudan in battle for top spot
Leaders Sudan and defending champions Senegal will battle on Tuesday for top spot in Group D at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Senegal face Sudan in battle for top spot
Issa Boye takes the lead after injury of Senegal's key strikers.
Substitute striker Issa Boye will take the lead in Senegal's last Pool D match against Sudan in the 2024 CHAN match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Tuesday.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Issa Boye takes the lead after injury of Senegal's key strikers.
Illicit trade is spiralling out of control; it's time to take decisive action
In Kenya, illicit trade in tax-evaded cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, drains government coffers and undermines legitimate industry revenues.
By Crispin Achola 3 months ago
Illicit trade is spiralling out of control; it's time to take decisive action
Trump is the leader scared 'New Right' that is afraid of immigrants
The New Right wants to reorganise world governance and identifies with Trump in removing immigrants from their midst.
By Crispin Achola, Macharia Munene 3 months ago
Trump is the leader scared 'New Right' that is afraid of immigrants
Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
Madagascar made it to the quarterfinals of CHAN 2024 after dismissing Burkina Faso 2-1 in their last Pool B outing at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City on Saturday.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe
Madagascar face Burkina Faso in their last Group B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City this afternoon.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe
Race for quarterfinal slots hots up in Zanzibar
The race for quarterfinal slots in the CHAN 2024 has been narrowed down to group D leaders Sudan, runner-up and defending champions Senegal and third-placed Congo Brazzaville.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Race for quarterfinal slots hots up in Zanzibar
East African leaders' cash promises boost CHAN title hopes
East African football fans say cash incentives from their presidents are fuelling hopes that the Africa Nations Championship trophy will remain in the region for the first time.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
East African leaders' cash promises boost CHAN title hopes
Super Eagles exit leaves bitter taste for Chelle
African giants Nigeria's Super Eagles have bowed out of the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (Chan) with a match to spare.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Super Eagles exit leaves bitter taste for Chelle
Kenyan players fly out for trials in Egypt
Four Kenyan youngsters from Nakuru and Kajiado counties have left the country for Cairo, Egypt to take part in football trials.
By Ben Ahenda 3 months ago
Kenyan players fly out for trials in Egypt
Families mourn multiple kin lost in Kisumu accident as death toll hits 26
Freelance journalist Mercy Okuto lost five cousins in the accident, while his uncle survived with injuries and is still undergoing treatment.
By Rodgers Otiso and Clinton Ambujo 3 months ago
Families mourn multiple kin lost in Kisumu accident as death toll hits 26
20 killed in Kisumu road crash
Death toll from Kisumu road accident climbs to 25; four succumb to injuries while receiving treatment, and 29 others injured, Medical Services PS Oluga says.
By Clinton Ambujo 3 months ago
20 killed in Kisumu road crash
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Nakuru's old estates that share a name but with contrasting lives
The people who live in these two estates, which share the same name and county but are located in different towns, have contrasting lifestyles.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
Nakuru's old estates that share a name but with contrasting lives
Mandera marks World Breastfeeding Week with call to strengthen support systems
Findings from the SMART survey conducted in July 2024 reinforce this urgency.
By Ibrahim Adan Ali 4 months ago
Mandera marks World Breastfeeding Week with call to strengthen support systems
It was sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB at Prinsloo Sevens
It was a sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB as they lifted the Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
It was sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB at Prinsloo Sevens
KDF hoping to close gap as they eye National Boxing League title
Defending champions KDF are keen to close the gap between them and former champions Kenya Police in the fight to retain the National Boxing League title.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
KDF hoping to close gap as they eye National Boxing League title
Horseman Cup offers key test for polo players before Nairobi showdown
Kenya has two international assignments in the next two months.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
Horseman Cup offers key test for polo players before Nairobi showdown
KDF wins second leg of National Boxing League.
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) won the second leg of the National Boxing League with a total of 21 points.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
KDF wins second leg of National Boxing League.
First Capital close in on Horseman Cup
First Capital were on the verge of winning the Horseman's Cup after overcoming Kenya Nut Black 3.5-3 in a close encounter at Nairobi Polo Club on Saturday.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
First Capital close in on Horseman Cup
KDF and Police boxers dominate Mombasa leg
Defending champions KDF and leaders Kenya Police were in a cutthroat competition on the second day of the second leg of the National Boxing League.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
KDF and Police boxers dominate Mombasa leg
Mbu Ngugi inspires Kenya Nut Black to victory
Resurgent Mbu Ngugi scored two crucial goals that ensured Kenya Nut Black picked up a 5-4 win over Samurai in the fight to win the Horseman Cup.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
Mbu Ngugi inspires Kenya Nut Black to victory
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces.
By Maarufu Mohamed, The Conversation Africa 4 months ago
Sudan's war is an economic disaster: here's how bad it could get
Teams set for national league action
With a number of international assignments still in the offing, the second leg of the National Boxing League is set to offer boxers a chance to catch the eyes of national selectors.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
Teams set for national league action
Music festival echoes with sacred sounds
Spiritual compositions took centre stage on the final day of the Rift Valley Regional Music Festival at Nakuru Girls' High School on Monday.
By Ben Ahenda 4 months ago
Music festival echoes with sacred sounds
New push to rein in junk food gains steam
Health & Science
By Gardy Chacha
4 hrs ago
Kenya leads Africa's voice at global environmental assembly
Health & Science
By James Wanzala
4 hrs ago
State ordered to pay Mauritian backed sugar investor Sh24b
Business
By Macharia Kamau
4 hrs ago