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...

Tana River governor faces backlash over incomplete Cabinet three years on
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 20, 2025

hereas the governor had earlier in his first year of the second term proposed names for respective positions, his nominees were rejected by the county...

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...

National Treasury, CRA differ over equitable share revenue allocations to counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The debate in Parliament will determine whether counties receive the Sh17.6 billion increase proposed by the Treasury or the Sh30 billion increase rec...

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.

Teachers, lecturers, police among public servants to benefit from Sh88bn budget boost
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 20, 2025

The Teachers Service Commission has been allocated Sh17 billion, making it the largest recipient of the additional funds.

Sh48.5 billion county funds remain unused at CBK as devolved units struggle with finances
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 20, 2025

Counties with the highest amounts of unspent funds include Kisii, which has Sh3.46 billion sitting idle in the CRF account, while its development fund...

All you need to know about ticketing and where to watch Harambee Starlets vs Tunisia
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 19, 2025

Harambee Starlets will host Tunisia this Friday at Nairobi's Ulinzi Sports Complex. Kick-off is at 3:00 PM EAT.

Starlets duo confident ahead of crucial WAFCON qualifier against Tunisia
Erick Kariuki  |  Feb 19, 2025

Both players are part of a provisional squad that has been training diligently under Coach Beldine Odemba's close supervision. The team consists of bo...

Arsenal defender Tomiyasu undergoes knee surgery
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

The 26-year-old did not mention an expected return date, though British media reported he would likely be sidelined for the remainder of the season.

Kimani Ichung’wa faults high court ruling on National Assembly majority status
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 19, 2025

Ichung’wa faulted the court for not recognising the implications of its decision while awaiting a resolution on which party holds the majority and whi...

UoN staff threaten to strike in 7 days if university council is not disbanded
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

According to UASU, powerful government officials are plotting to seize university land located opposite the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and near Ho...

Ugandan troops enter eastern DR Congo city of Bunia as militia killings escalate
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

The deployment follows recent statements by Gen. Kainerugaba, who last week threatened to capture Bunia in response to alleged attacks on the Bahima e...

Murder, suicide linked to deaths of over 200 people in Nairobi whose bodies remain unclaimed
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 19, 2025

City Hall has urged families with missing persons to visit the listed mortuaries to identify and collect the bodies before they are disposed of in lin...

Relief for truckers as KPA suspends Mombasa’s Sh700 port parking fee
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 18, 2025

The levies, introduced last year, had been met with opposition from traders and transporters, who argued they were imposed without consultation.

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