The family of Kenyan mountaineer Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui has decided to leave his body on Mount Everest instead of attempting a dangerous and costly retrieval process. This decision came after careful consideration and consultations, weighing the significant risks involved in bringing his body down from the mountain, according to fellow Kenyan mountaineer James Muhia. The […]
Ezekiel Mutua, Director of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), recently celebrated his first earnings from TikTok, sharing his excitement publicly. Mutua posted on social media a picture showing KSh 1,374 transferred from TikTok to his PayPal account. Along with the picture, he announced his mission to promote appropriate content on the platform, particularly […]
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied reports claiming he has formed a new political party.In his statement on Wednesday, Gachagua asserted that the report is false and malicious. “This false, one-sided story is full of lies and malice,” the Deputy President stated. Gachagua’s comments follow rumors suggesting he had established a new party. He argued […]
Some residents of Kapseret in Uasin Gishu have expressed their discontent with MP Oscar Sudi for allegedly establishing an entertainment venue near a school. On Monday, May 28, the residents called on the Uasin Gishu County Commissioner to shut down Timba XO, a nightclub reportedly owned by Sudi. The residents are particularly concerned because the […]
Despite finishing fifth at the Kip Keino Classic, Ferdinand Omanyala, renowned as Africa’s fastest sprinter, is poised to receive a share of the prize money thanks to Absa Bank’s sponsorship of the event. The competition, hosted at the Nyayo National Stadium, attracted throngs of spectators eager to witness Omanyala’s athletic prowess firsthand. Omanyala’s performance, though […]
In a significant development for the education sector, around 26,000 Junior Secondary School (JSS) intern teachers are set to be employed on a permanent and pensionable basis starting July 1, 2024. This allocation of Sh8.3 billion by the Kenyan Parliament for their recruitment marks a departure from the initial plan of the Teachers Service Commission […]
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has handed down a seven-year suspension to Josephine Chepkoech, a Kenyan athlete, following her violation of anti-doping regulations by using the banned substance, testosterone. The ban, effective as of May 7, 2024, also entails the disqualification of her results dating back to February 18, 2024. Chepkoech, known for her remarkable […]