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KDF soldiers showcase how culture, climate change are connected during annual event
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 18, 2025

Calls are being made for people to return to positive traditional practices that helped conserve the environment, as highlighted during this year's Na...

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars face 'Group of Death' challenge
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 15, 2025

The 2024 CHAN draw, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, placed Harambee Stars in a challenging "Group of Death" alongside powerhouse...

Musonye urges FKF to prioritize Harambee Stars' performance for CHAN success
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the CHAN Local Organising Committee, has urged the FKF to prioritise Harambee Stars' preparation for the tournament, war...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

East African football legends to lead CHAN 2025 draw
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 13, 2025

Three East African football legends, McDonald Mariga (Kenya), Hassan Wasswa (Uganda), and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania), will lead the draws for the 2025 Af...

Sports CS confident as Kenya readies for CHAN 2025
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 13, 2025

Kenya is in the spotlight as it readies to co-host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside Tanzania and Uganda. Speaking at KICC on Sun...

Research reveals previously unknown genetic diversity of wild chimpanzees shaped by habitats
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

The study found that forest-dwelling chimpanzees showed changes in genes associated with disease resistance.

2024 sets new record as the hottest year, breaching the Paris Agreement threshold of 1.5°C
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 10, 2025

Looking ahead to 2025, scientists predict it is unlikely to be another record-breaking year.

CAF delegation completes inspection of Kenyan facilities for CHAN 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 08, 2025

A CAF delegation has completed its final inspection of Kenyan stadiums ahead of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by K...

CHAN 2025: Prize money surge signals new era for African football
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 08, 2025

CAF has increased the winners' prize money for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to $3.5 million (Ksh 452 million), the highest in the tour...

Turkana communities benefit from 16 new water projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 07, 2025

These projects are expected to significantly reduce the burden, especially for women, who previously trekked long distances in search of water.

Three Kenyan referees to officiate CHAN 2025
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 04, 2025

Three Kenyan referees have been selected to officiate at the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a prestigious tournament scheduled for February...

Harambee Stars final squad named for Mapinduzi Cup
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 01, 2025

The Football Kenya Federation has unveiled the final 26-man Harambee Stars squad for the Mapinduzi Cup. The team, set to travel to Zanzibar on January...

Investors make fortunes at NSE compared to other investments in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 01, 2025

Official data shows between January 1 and December 30, the NSE saw a staggering 34.4 per cent increase in investor wealth, translating to an additiona...

Meet Beta: The new tech-savvy generation born starting January 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 01, 2025

Generation Beta, according to demographer Mark McCrindle, will consist of those born between 2025 and 2039.

Climate change: 2024 caps 'decade of deadly heat', UN says
DW News  |  Dec 31, 2024

Climate change is driven by the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases caused by the continued burning of fossil fuels.

Kenya intensifies CHAN 2025 readiness with inaugural meeting
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 23, 2024

The meeting and inspection signalled that it's now all systems go for CHAN, which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania from February 1–28,...

Revealed: No funds allocated yet for Ruto's planned livestock vaccination drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to the Treasury report, the failure to allocate funds could result in accusations of disregarding the presidential directive.

CAF President Motsepe praises Kenya’s CHAN 2024 preparations
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 20, 2024

CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe visited Kenya to assess CHAN 2024 preparations, touring key stadiums and meeting President William Ruto at State Hou...

Management crisis, internal wrangles at University of Nairobi trigger Senate probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

The university has been facing governance challenges, particularly a succession battle for the vice-chancellor’s position.

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