Sports Ministry faces scrutiny over Sh1 billion expenditure on consultancy
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-10-02 21:13:39

Sports Ministry faces scrutiny over Sh1 billion expenditure on consultancy

Sports PS Peter Tum faced scrutiny regarding the ministry's budgetary expenditures, as documents presented before the MPs revealed that the ministry spent over Sh1 billion on consultancy services.

Government orders refugees to surrender their passports within 30 days
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-10-01 12:18:08

Government orders refugees to surrender their passports within 30 days

Under Section 17 of the Refugees Act, refugees who ignore these orders could also face expulsion from the country.

Immigration officers to adopt berets as part of their new uniform
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-28 07:44:15

Immigration officers to adopt berets as part of their new uniform

Previously, immigration officers wore turtle green uniforms, consisting of trousers and blazers.

Italian embassy suspends issuance of Schengen visas from Mogadishu
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-09-25 17:28:24

Italian embassy suspends issuance of Schengen visas from Mogadishu

This decision highlights growing global attention on visa policies, migration, and security concerns.

Women footballers celebrate inclusion in Kamukunji Peace Tournament
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-09-21 14:37:13

Women footballers celebrate inclusion in Kamukunji Peace Tournament

Many fans came to cheer for their favourite teams, showing that women's football is gaining attention in the community. 

MPs probe Ruto's sports academy projects, plan to set up 30 new units in 12 months
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-06 13:08:45

MPs probe Ruto's sports academy projects, plan to set up 30 new units in 12 months

 PS Tum told the committee that the government is committed to delivering 30 Academies within the next year. 

MPs threaten to impose sanctions on Sports PS Tum for snubbing committee meetings
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-02 09:03:52

MPs threaten to impose sanctions on Sports PS Tum for snubbing committee meetings

In its latest sitting session last week, the committee decried the absence of PS Tum, as well as the management of the Kenya Academy of Sports and the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund.

MURKOMEN: Nyayo and Kasarani set to reopen by year-end, Talanta Sports City on track for 2026
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-08-23 18:45:46

MURKOMEN: Nyayo and Kasarani set to reopen by year-end, Talanta Sports City on track for 2026

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 gearing up for global competitions. Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has outlined the government's commitment to enhancing training facilities, with additional plans to establish more sports academies across the country.

CS Murkomen faces major test as Auditor General’s report exposes corruption in the Ministry of Sports
  • Author: Michael Kirwa
  • Date: 2024-08-21 12:02:02

CS Murkomen faces major test as Auditor General’s report exposes corruption in the Ministry of Sports

In a critical examination of the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Auditor General Nancy Gathungu's recent report has unveiled serious concerns regarding financial mismanagement and corruption during the previous administration. As newly-appointed Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen pledges to uphold ethical standards, the findings present a formidable challenge to his efforts in reforming the sports sector in Kenya.

State receives 100,000 new passport booklets as demand grows
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-08-14 08:27:58

State receives 100,000 new passport booklets as demand grows

On Monday, the government acquired two new passport printing machines to aid in fast passport production.

State acquires two new passport printing machines to reduce processing time to 14 days
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-12 14:33:48

State acquires two new passport printing machines to reduce processing time to 14 days

The new machines are capable of printing 600 passports per hour.

Sports ministry put to task over delays in construction of talent academies
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-31 12:22:24

Sports ministry put to task over delays in construction of talent academies

The sports academies were meant to nurture talents among youths in all the 290 constituencies.

Kenyans no longer need appointments for passport collection - Immigration Department
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-28 15:19:27

Kenyans no longer need appointments for passport collection - Immigration Department

President Ruto has also announced that Kenyan youth seeking employment abroad will benefit from expedited passport processing and government-funded flights.

Evelyne Anyango’s rise to become top coach in women’s football
  • Author: Charles Sisia
  • Date: 2024-07-21 21:21:23

Evelyne Anyango’s rise to become top coach in women’s football

Recently, she led Team Kenya to a third-place finish in the Homeless Africa Women’s Cup in Arusha, Tanzania.

How youth empowerment initiative is transforming lives in Kwale
  • Author: Mercy Asamba
  • Date: 2024-07-12 18:31:58
Calls intensify for government to disclose full list of Kenyan delegation to Paris Olympics
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-11 12:25:56

Calls intensify for government to disclose full list of Kenyan delegation to Paris Olympics

The ministry has since received the request and has asked the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) to expedite the final list of the Team Kenya delegation composed of athletes, officials, and medics detailing the specific role of each member.

How business venture helped Tyrone Owino transition smoothly from football
  • Author: Charles Sisia
  • Date: 2024-07-05 20:10:19

How business venture helped Tyrone Owino transition smoothly from football

Owino advises people in sports not to fear venturing into business or any other income-generating activities

State urges Kenyans to pick 87,000 uncollected passports
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-24 09:04:24

State urges Kenyans to pick 87,000 uncollected passports

Out of the 87,000 uncollected passports, 50,000 alone are from Nairobi.

KPA sports facility to host East African Community Interparliamentary Games
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-09 11:24:29

KPA sports facility to host East African Community Interparliamentary Games

Over 1,500 MPs and Senators from East African parliaments, along with their support staff, are expected to participate in the games.

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-08 15:20:36

World Ocean Day: Youth lead Diani beach cleanup in fight against plastic pollution

The Samba Sports Youth Agenda, whose members include fishermen, decried a dwindling income as the plastics interfere with fish breeding grounds, making them migrate in search of cleaner and safer locations

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