King Abaka Boxing Foundation Stories

Nickson Abaka: From boxing champion to mentor for Korogocho’s Youth
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 20, 2025

Former Kenyan boxer Nickson Abaka is on a mission to shape the future of Korogocho’s youth through his boxing foundation. After a decorated career tha...

MPs call for dissolution of UoN council over governance crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The lawmakers’ recommendations come just days after UoN staff, through the University Academic Staff Union (Uasu), threatened to go on strike to deman...

Veteran Kenyan basketballer Griffins Ligare on longevity, AfroBasket 2025 and future plans
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 20, 2025

eteran Kenyan basketballer Griffins Ligare continues to defy age, leading both Nairobi City Thunder and Kenya Morans with remarkable longevity. As he...

Sudan recalls ambassador to Kenya amid RSF controversy
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 20, 2025

This marks the second diplomatic withdrawal in just over a year, following the January 2024 recall after President William Ruto hosted RSF leader Moha...

Fresh UN report exposes horrors of Sudan's RSF militia amid Nairobi hosting.
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 20, 2025

The report reveals that since May 2024, when the war broke out, 832 civilians have been killed, including at least 79 women and 111 children, while 1,...

University student who went viral for assaulting police officer set free after forgiveness
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

Police officer Jacob Ogendo, a former bodyguard of ex-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, told senior principal magistrate Benmark Ekhubi that he had forgive...

Court quashes revocation of Jimi Wanjigi’s firearm licence, says DPP violated his rights
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 20, 2025

The case stemmed from Wanjigi’s arrest in August last year after the State accused him of illegally possessing an assortment of firearms.

Boda boda operators threaten Nationwide protests over Senate Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, the sponsor of the Bill, said the aim is to create a legal framework for operating motorcycles and three-wheelers, com...

Kenya braces for fresh IMF loan conditions as Treasury reaffirms extension
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 20, 2025

These loans, arguably, help the country address challenges such as budget deficits, maintaining public debt sustainability and alleviating foreign exc...

Locals fear resurgence of crime as streetlights fail on Eastleigh’s Waudo Street
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 20, 2025

Waudo Street is a crucial route in California Ward, serving as an alternative for motorists avoiding traffic congestion on Mohamed Yusuf Haji Avenue.

DCI warns drug abuse is new face of terrorism as clandestine labs emerge
Charity Kilei  |  Feb 20, 2025

The DCI has urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious structures that may be used as drug laboratories.

Pioneering African filmmaker Souleymane Cissé dies aged 84
Amina Wako  |  Feb 20, 2025

Souleymane Cissé leaves behind a rich cinematic legacy and a challenge for future generations to continue his work in elevating African storytelling o...

Hospitals under RUPHA to suspend SHA services over unpaid bills, system failures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

With hospitals struggling financially, some have been auctioned, employees have lost their jobs, and doctors are now demanding cash payments before tr...

Mombasa senator demands action to salvage county’s ailing health sector
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

Senator Mohamed emphasised that healthcare is a fundamental right and demanded that the county government prioritise its improvement,

Sakaja says at least 2,500 people die annually in Nairobi from air pollution
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

According to Clean Air Fund's 2020 State of the Global Air report, more than 5,000 premature deaths in Nairobi are linked to air pollution-related ill...

Treasury allocates Sh6.98 billion more for infrastructure, reversing previous cuts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

A major beneficiary of the increased allocation is the World Bank-funded South Sudan Eastern Africa Transport, Trade, and Development Facilitation pro...

National Assembly starts probe into alleged mismanagement of sports fund
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum dismissed the allegations, stating that SASDF operates under strict regulations.

County assemblies say staring at financial crisis after Sh4 billion budget cut
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

MCAs have vowed to push for urgent interventions to ensure counties remain financially stable and legislative operations continue without disruption.

Why recovered mental health patients are confined at Mathari Hospital for over 20 years
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

The legal challenges stem from gaps in the Mental Health Act, Cap 24, which mandates court rulings or directives for the release of patients admitted...

KISMA: Poor coordination between state agencies fuelling infrastructure vandalism in Nairobi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

To curb vandalism, Irshad urged KeNHA to consider using non-metal alternatives for road barriers, similar to Kenya Power's shift to concrete poles.

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