Basketball fortunes are bound for exponential growth in East Africa after NBA Africa established an office in Nairobi Kenya. The NBA Kenya office according a communique ‘will support all of the league’s business and basketball development initiatives in the country’. NBA Kenya Senior Director and Country Operations Lead Michael Finley will head the newly established […]
The National Women’s soccer team Harambee Starlets were held to a 1-1 draw by Botswana in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier final at Nyayo National Stadium. The return leg will be played on the 5th of this month in Botswana. Botswana scored first goal in the 36th minute through Keitunetse Dithede. Marjoleene […]
Manchester United’s Champions League hopes suffered another setback as a horror show from goalkeeper Andre Onana allowed Galatasaray to earn a draw on a thrilling night in Istanbul. Erik ten Hag’s side did so much right and twice held a two-goal lead but errors from Onana threw Galatasaray lifelines to leave United bottom of Group […]
The government has linked the allegations that new-borns will be implanted with electronic chips in digital ID rollout to business rivalry among international technology firms. Immigration and Citizen Services PS Prof Julius Bitok told Catholic bishops that the outrageous claims were a smear campaign by firms unhappy with the government decision to prioritise homegrown IT […]
CP Cables has inked a Ksh 760 million distribution deal with Chinese fiber products manufacturer, FiberHome that is expected to increase availability of networking solutions in the region. Through the two-year deal, FiberHome will leverage CP Cables large infrastructure footprint in the region and as a master distributor of its fiber products in a bid […]
The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) is looking to diversify its revenue streams through the sale of steam to industries that rely on power to fuel their heating processes. GDC Managing Director Paul Ngugi has affirmed that by funneling steam from its fields on the Menengai Crater floor, the state agency can cut client production costs […]
Bukusu elders in Trans Nzoia County have urged residents to shun divisive political rhetoric and work together for the betterment of their community. Speaking to the press in Kitale today, the elders, led by Bukusu Culture Chairperson Peter Masinde, emphasized the importance of inclusivity and peaceful coexistence among all groups in the county. They expressed […]
Siaya County government has announced new measures aimed at promoting sustainable fishing in the region. In a bid to unlock the Ksh 4 billion fish market the county government will prioritize training fishermen with modern skills, advocate for safe fishing practices, and promoting value addition to increase fishers’ income and improve their livelihoods. “Fish farming […]
A US military aircraft with eight personnel on board has crashed off Yakushima Island in Japan. The Japanese coast guard told the BBC that one person has been found, but that their condition is unclear. Local media also quoted officials who said the remains of the plane have likely been found off Yakushima. Japanese broadcaster […]
Salaried Kenyans will continue paying for the Affordable Housing Levy (AHL). This comes after a three-judge bench granted a 45-day stay order on the Housing Levy after the courts declared it unconstitutional on Tuesday. The Ministry Of Lands, Public Works, Housing And Urban Development in a statement early Wednesday said that all employers must continue […]
The Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs on Tuesday held an induction workshop for the new Kenya’s representatives in foreign missions. The session that brought together Ambassadors, High Commissioners Consul-Generals – designates was graced by Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu. The PS urged the diplomats “to be the front-line defenders of brand-Kenya,” even as […]
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has agreed to buy a 10% stake in Heathrow airport from Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial. Another 15% in its parent company, FGP Topco, will be sold to French-based private equity fund Ardian. Ferrovial, which has owned a stake since 2006, announced that the deal was worth £2.37bn ($3bn). The […]
