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NOCK warns Kenyans against buying counterfeit Team Kenya merchandise
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 30, 2025

Warning comes amid rising commercial interest in Olympic-themed merchandise ahead of upcoming international competitions, with concerns that counterfe...

Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4.5, its most advanced AI yet
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 25, 2025

Claude Opus 4.5 is designed to excel at what Anthropic calls “hybrid reasoning”, a combination of quick, real-time responses and deeper multi-step ana...

Ian Wambui breaks 5,000m world record, leads Kenyan podium sweep at 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 24, 2025

Earlier on Monday, Kenya's Viola Jelimo added a bronze to the country’s medal tally in the women's 5,000m, finishing in 17:26.83.

Kenya shines at Deaflympics with Lucas Wandia’s historic 3rd gold and Rono’s 800m win
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 23, 2025

Kenya storms Tokyo Deaflympics with 10 medals so far, led by Lucas Wandia’s historic 3,000m steeplechase gold and Elikana Rono’s 800m title defence.

Bariis: Beginner’s guide to making the perfect Somali rice
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 19, 2025

Traditionally, Bariis is served on a large platter, garnished with fried caramelised onions, nuts, or raisins, often accompanied by sauce or stew such...

Matatus take EPRA and City Hall to court over ban on passenger pickups at fuel stations
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

In an urgent application, the matatu operators argue that the directive was introduced abruptly, without consultation, and took immediate effect despi...

Ian Kahinga claims 10,000m gold as Kenya dominates Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 17, 2025

Kahinga stormed to victory in 29:19.56, followed by Kipkogei in 29:27.63 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium. China’s Xu Kuantin took third place i...

Full competition lineup unveiled for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 13, 2025

The Games will open on Friday, July 14 and close on Sunday, July 30, making them the largest in Olympic history, with 36 sports across 51 disciplines...

Kenya ready for 25th summer Deaflympics in Tokyo - CS Mvurya
Erick Kariuki  |  Nov 12, 2025

Kenya will compete in five disciplines: athletics, women’s basketball, men’s handball, golf, and swimming.

Team Kenya heads to Tokyo for 2025 Deaflympics with hopes of record medal haul
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 11, 2025

Fueled by national pride and months of intensive training, Team Kenya is ready to make history at the 100th anniversary of the Deaflympics in Tokyo.

Somalia's senior Olympic Committee officials suspended over alleged misconduct
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 04, 2025

Somalia’s Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that the decision was made to safeguard integrity and accountability within the country’s sports institu...

IOC, Saudi Arabia end partnership on inaugural Olympic Esports Games
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The decision brings to a close a 12-year partnership that had positioned Saudi Arabia as host of the inaugural event, originally scheduled to take pla...

Discover 7 fermented foods packed with probiotics for better gut health
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 30, 2025

Unlock the power of probiotics with these seven fermented foods—from kefir to kimchi—that supercharge gut health, boost digestion, strengthen immunity...

Senate demands answers on Sh419 million Deaflympics budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 29, 2025

Senator Asige highlighted the importance of the Deaflympics as a platform that goes beyond sports, offering recognition and opportunities for athletes...

Weatherman warns of heavy rains, as Cyclone Chenge approaches Kenyan coastline
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 26, 2025

The weatherman said the system could bring rough seas and strong winds exceeding 25 knots along southern coastal areas.

NOC-K mourns Olympic legend Hezekiah Nyamau, 1972 relay gold hero
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

Nyamau was part of Kenya’s iconic 4x400m relay team that famously won gold at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games after a dramatic comeback from eighth plac...

MPs slam university leaders over audit hearing preparedness
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

MPs stressed the importance of complete documentation to ensure proper financial management and compliance with existing regulations.

IOC launches global medal design contest for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Submissions opened on September 2 and will close on October 7, 2025, via Olympics.com and the winning design—produced in gold, silver and bronze—will...

Google must share search data with competitors, judge rules
DW News  |  Sep 03, 2025

A US court ruled the company must share certain information with rival companies to increase competition. Google said the move could result in its riv...

Anthropic launches Claude, a Chrome-based AI that browses the web for you
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 30, 2025

Claude is the flagship artificial intelligence model developed by Anthropic, a company founded in 2021 by former OpenAI executives Dario and Daniela A...

From chai to pilau: The best spices to keep you warm this cold season
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

These spices boost circulation by stimulating vasodilation, creating a gentle warmth while also strengthening immune and respiratory health—vital duri...

Kenya tightens terrorism cases with mandatory terror-financing investigations
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 20, 2025

Kenya was specifically asked to step up investigations and prosecutions of money laundering and terror-financing cases, ensure that financial intellig...

How to cook creamy 'Chicken Alfredo' like a pro
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 02, 2025

Originating from Rome but popularised in the US, Italy and now many regions in Africa, Chicken Alfredo is a popular pasta dish that combines creamy pa...

Kenya records landmark milestones in fight against HIV, malaria, TB and sleeping sickness
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 19, 2025

More than 1.36 million people living with HIV in Kenya are now on lifesaving treatment, covering 98 per cent of those diagnosed, while mother-to-child...

Pharmacy board warns Kenyans against off-label use of Ozempic for weight loss
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The drug has increasingly been used for weight loss across the country, with reports also emerging about counterfeit versions circulating in the marke...

Over 600 million Africans still need treatment for neglected tropical diseases, WHO warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 17, 2025

In 2020, all WHO Member States endorsed the Road Map for Neglected Tropical Diseases 2021–2030, which set a global target of freeing 100 countries fro...

Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs linked to rare but serious eye conditions
The Conversation  |  Aug 17, 2025

But two new studies published today show that people taking these drugs may have a small increased risk of serious eye conditions and vision loss.

Why ginger and cloves deserve a daily spot in your kitchen
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

A study from the University of Dar es Salaam found that drinking ginger-clove tea three times a week significantly improved antioxidant levels in part...

Study finds patients quickly regain weight after coming off Ozempic
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 09, 2025

The results were clear: patients lost significant weight during treatment, but most began regaining it as early as eight weeks after stopping. The reb...

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