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Kenya dismisses CHAN hosting rumours, promises readiness by February
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 11, 2024

Kenya has dispelled rumours of losing its hosting rights for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) due to delays in facility upgrades. Sports C...

Murkomen launches national talent camp to nurture young athletes
Rama Mohammed  |  Dec 04, 2024

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) National Sports Talent Camp, aimed at developing young ath...

Government proposes changes to Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 29, 2024

The government has proposed amendments to the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund to narrow its focus exclusively to sports and arts initiatives...

Sports Ministry targets gender violence with new policy task force
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

The Kenyan government has appointed a 12-member task force, including athletes Catherine Ndereba and Essie Akida, to tackle the rising gender-based vi...

Rising Stars honoured by Sports Ministry after qualifying for 2025 U20 AFCON
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 22, 2024

The U-20 national football team was hosted by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who rewarded the Rising Stars for their display in the just...

Athletics Kenya urged to finalize audits and lead in election integrity by CS Murkomen
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 02, 2024

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Athletics Kenya (AK) to set a precedent in its upcoming presidential elections, emphasizing the importa...

MURKOMEN: Nyayo and Kasarani set to reopen by year-end, Talanta Sports City on track for 2026
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 23, 2024

Kenya's sports infrastructure is set for a significant boost as Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums prepare to reopen by year-end, just in time for athletes g...

CS Murkomen orders overdue National Youth Council elections to be held by end of year
Rama Mohammed  |  Aug 22, 2024

Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has instructed that the overdue National Youth Council elections, which have been stalled since 2012, be complete...

Kenya’s continental campaign starts with draws and defeats as Murkomen calls for better performance
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 19, 2024

Kenya's inaugural continental fixtures of the 2024/25 season brought a mix of results over the weekend. With Kenya Police held to a draw and Gor Mahia...

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

Raila's Azimio coalition calls for judicial inquest into CDF Ogolla's death
Barack Oduor  |  Apr 23, 2024

Azimio has asked two legislators to immediately begin the parliamentary process of forming a house investigation commission.

CS Murkomen gazettes team to probe increasing aircraft mishaps
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 20, 2024

The latest incident killed Chief of Defence Forces Francis Ogolla and nine other soldiers.

State to install telematics technology in school buses to curb accidents
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2024

Telematics technology monitors various aspects of vehicle operation, including speed, location, maintenance needs, and driver behaviour. This real-tim...

Murkomen orders NTSA to clear backlog of digital number plates, licences
Bashir Mohammed  |  Apr 02, 2024

NTSA had declared April 1 as the deadline for the collection of the new generation number plates, smart driving licenses, and logbooks.

Skyward Express launches flights to Mombasa from Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 28, 2024

According to Murkomen, the launch of the new route, which is coming a few days after Kenya Airways resumed flights to Eldoret, shows that air transpor...

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