Ababu Namwamba Stories

House committee gives nod to Ruto's three diplomatic nominees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 15, 2025

The three individuals include Ababu Namwamba as the Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Andrew Kar...

MPs vet President Ruto's nominees for key diplomatic roles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

One of the nominees, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, declined her nomination as Kenya’s ambassador to Ghana.

Ababu Namwamba nominated as Kenya’s UN envoy in mini-reshuffle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 19, 2024

The nominations were detailed in a circular signed by Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei.

CS Murkomen faces major test as Auditor General’s report exposes corruption in the Ministry of Sports
Michael Kirwa  |  Aug 21, 2024

In a critical examination of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's recent report has unveiled s...

Fact check: Have Ruto's former Cabinet members landed diplomatic roles?
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 31, 2024

According to the circular, Jumwa has been appointed as the new ambassador to Switzerland, stationed in Geneva; Ababu has been dispatched to Chad; and...

Kipchumba Murkomen nominated as CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 24, 2024

Murkomen takes over from Ababu Namwamba who was shown the door alongside other Cabinet Secretaries

Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba reacts after dismissal from Cabinet
Michael Kirwa  |  Jul 12, 2024

Ababu Namwamba leaves a mixed legacy in the Sports docket as focus now shifts to his likely successor.

Calls intensify for government to disclose full list of Kenyan delegation to Paris Olympics
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 11, 2024

The ministry has since received the request and has asked the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) to expedite the final list of the Team Kenya...

Sports Ministry orders immediate separation of roles in federations
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 27, 2024

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports has mandated the separation of leadership and technical roles within national sports organ...

Okumbi welcomes the inclusion of Spain-based stars in Talanta Hela U19 squad
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 20, 2024

Spain-based trio of Aldrine Kibet, Allan Kasavuli and Amos Wanjala plus more foreign-based players are set to join the Talanta Hela U19 boys team duri...

CS Ababu Namwamba expresses confidence in CHAN 2024 preparations
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 20, 2024

The Cabinet Secretary also reitarated the government's plans to build two ultramodern stadia in Mombasa

Harambee Stars U20 defeats Talanta Hela U19 in friendly
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 19, 2024

Both teams used the friendly as last preparations for their upcoming international assignments. Kenya U20 is heading to Malawi for the Four Nations To...

Mombasa Municipal Stadium renovations resume after 11-year hiatus
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 18, 2024

The national government plans to build an international FIFA standard stadium in Mombasa.

AFCON 2027: Ababu Namwamba and Nick Mwendwa unveil ambitious plans
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 15, 2024

Kenya is gearing up for a historic moment as it prepares to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027 alongside Uganda and Tanzania. In a rece...

State takes over Kelvin Kiptum's burial plans
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

The marathoner died on Sunday night following an accident at Kaptagat Forest along Eldoret -Ravine road.

'Sterling, absolutely phenomenal': Kenyans celebrate athlete Agnes Ng'etich
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 14, 2024

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula wrote that Ng’etich’s performance was “absolutely phenomenal”.

Future stars shine bright in Talanta Hela: CS Ababu Namwamba upbeat on Kenyan talent
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 01, 2024

The teams, consisting of 50 U-17 players (25 boys and 25 girls) and 40 U-20 players (20 boys and 20 girls), were selected after the conclusion of the...

Teenage Mandera goalkeeper Dahid Abdikadir flies with CS Namwamba to Kisumu for CECAFA U-18 Championship
Sports Reporter  |  Nov 25, 2023

The form two student from St. Anthonys Boys High School, Kitale, is the product of a thorough scouting network dispatched by the Ministry, which compr...

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