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Tourism boost as Mombasa welcomes over 1,000 tourists from two cruise ships
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 18, 2025

Many of the visitors seized the opportunity to explore Mombasa’s cultural and historical sites, while others ventured into national parks.

Kenyans to pay tolls on major roads as government seeks to raise more infrastructure funding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

The Draft Tolling Policy suggests that roads with additional lanes, enhanced safety features, or facilities improving motorists' experience could also...

Treasury revises PPP framework after public outcry over controversial Adani deals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

The review follows warnings from international partners about weaknesses in Kenya's PPP approach.

Eldoret Sports Club to host 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Pri...

Young Chepng’etich smashes national triple jump record in the USA
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 04, 2025

Winny Chepng’etich Bii has once again raised the bar for Kenyan triple jump. The 21-year-old shattered her own national record with a leap of 13.92 me...

Kenya dominates Eastern African Junior Tennis Championships
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 23, 2025

Kenya stamped its authority on regional tennis, winning three gold medals and leading the team rankings at the ITF/CAT Eastern African Junior Team Cha...

World Athletics unveils every second Sugoi as motto for the 2025 World Athletics Championships
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 22, 2025

The 2025 World Athletics Championships are set to return to Tokyo for the first time in over three decades, with organisers unveiling the official mot...

Counties can only fund pre-primary and polytechnic education, says CoB Nyakang'o
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nyakang'o urged counties to ensure compliance with these legal provisions to promote prudent use of public funds.

A reform gone wrong: How Ruto’s university funding model failed students in 2024
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

While the government has pledged to refine the system, trust among students, parents, and stakeholders remains low.

Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

Kenyan volleyball teams gear up for African Championship in Uganda
Erick Kariuki  |  Dec 26, 2024

Kenya will send four teams to the championship that will serve off from mid February

PSC warns public over fake internship placements offered by imposter
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

According to the Commission, the individual, who has been using a phone number, has been reaching out to potential interns, promising them opportuniti...

Nairobi Expressway posts Sh1.2bn loss despite increase in traffic, toll charges
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

Experts have pointed to the fluctuations in exchange rates as one of the major challenges facing the Nairobi Expressway and other PPP projects.

Court allows garbage collectors to continue operations at Mombasa port
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

Justice Mutai ordered that the status quo be maintained, meaning garbage collection operations will continue as they were before the county's action.

Murkomen backs Kenya’s bid to host 2029 World Championships
Rama Mohammed  |  Nov 06, 2024

Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has thrown his weight behind Athletics Kenya’s bid to host the 2029 World Championships, aiming to make Ke...

Andiego and Mogunde reach Africa boxing finals, Ochieng and Okaka win bronze
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 23, 2024

Kenya's Liz Andiego and Boniface Mogunde have advanced to the finals of the Africa Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, DR Congo, marking a strong showin...

Kenya leads the charge with four boxers in Africa Championships semis
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 19, 2024

Kenya has made a strong start at the Africa Elite Men and Women Championships in Kinshasa, with four boxers advancing directly to the semi-finals and...

Kenya's hit squad set for Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 16, 2024

Kenya's boxing team, known as the "Hit Squad," has departed for Kinshasa, DR Congo, to compete in the Africa Elite Boxing Championships from October 1...

Kenya shines at World Athletics U20 Championships with multiple medals in Lima
Rama Mohammed  |  Sep 01, 2024

Kenya’s young athletes made a strong showing at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, capturing multiple medals in various events, incl...

Kenyan U20 athletics captains optimistic ahead of World Championships
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 24, 2024

Kenya’s U20 Athletics team, led by captains Edmund Serem and Sarah Moraa, is gearing up for the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru, with...

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