TOKYO, Japan, September 15th – Edmund Serem showcased his stellar athleticism, claiming a bronze medal in the men’s 3000m Steeplechase with a powerful finish time of 8:34.56 at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25. This impressive performance marks Kenya’s third podium finish in the championship, joining Beatrice Chebet’s gold in the 10,000 meters and Peris…
Solomon Waliaula, Maasai Mara University Nollywood, Nigeria’s prolific video-film industry, has been popular in Kenya since it was introduced to east Africa at around the turn of the century. These low-budget, high-output films and TV series immediately struck a chord with ordinary people in lower income brackets. Although new Nollywood productions can be slick, high…
“I am so happy. Coming here, I said I don’t have a gold medal from the World Championships, so I have to go for it. And I got it. I just want to thank everyone who supported me,” Chebet said, with a tinge of joy. TOKYO, Japan, September 13th -In a stunning display of speed…
This is despite Cholera being a preventable and treatable disease GENEVA, Switzerland September 12th –The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its global cholera statistics for 2024, revealing an alarming increase in both the number of individuals who fell ill and those who succumbed to the disease. Reported cholera cases rose by percent and deaths…
“When I first heard about the RBCx procedure being conducted at JOOTRH in collaboration with Nairobi West Hospital, I was amazed—I wanted to be one of the first to undergo the procedure,” Michelle expressed with a broad smile. JOOTRH, Kisumu, August 8th –Michelle Omullo, a 32-year-old sickle cell warrior, radiated joy and relief after undergoing…
KASARANI STADIUM, Nairobi, August 5th -Harambee Stars faced a major setback in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign after suffering a 3-1 loss to Gambia’s Scorpions at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi. The home side started brightly, with William Lenkupae, a forward for Finland’s Vaasan Palloseura FC making a strong run…
Kenya and Nebraska Forge Landmark Partnership, Bolstering Ruto’s Diaspora and Trade Agenda STATE HOUSE, Nairobi, August–President William Ruto has reiterated Nairobi’s commitment to strengthening the enduring bond between Kenya and the United States. That relationship, Dr Ruto noted, is historically anchored by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade framework, strategic security cooperation, and…
The global health body is calling on all stakeholders to quickly enhance their services. GENEVA, Switzerland September 2 –According to new data from the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1 billion people worldwide are affected by mental health disorders. Conditions like anxiety and depression impose significant human and economic burdens. While numerous countries have…
The winners, Morocco, will now receive USD 3.5 million (Sh453,250,000), an increase of 75% compared to the previous edition. In comparison, the total prize pool paid to participating teams in different stages has grown by 32% to USD 10.4 million (Sh1,346,800,000). KASARANI STADIUM, Nairobi, August 30th –Morocco has defeated Madagascar 3-2 to be crowned the…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 28th-In a continent long dogged by the limitations of external credit rating systems, a series of recent developments is beginning to shift the narrative—and possibly the balance of power. The affirmation of African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) A-credit rating with a stable outlook by the Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) is being hailed…