Three Kenyan runners have collectively earned Ksh 11 million following an outstanding performance at the prestigious Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon held on Sunday, February 9. Bethwell Kipkemboi, Kennedy Kipyeko, and Vincent Kiprono excelled in the race, clinching the top three positions in an invigorating showdown. Kipkemboi took home the first place, crossing the finish…
The highly anticipated MadfunXperience concert, featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy, is set to take place on March 1, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of electrifying performances, but organisers and security teams are also ensuring that safety will be a top priority for the event. In light of…
Former President Donald Trump signed the “No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order.” This order bans transgender women and girls from participating in female sports. It is Trump’s fourth action targeting transgender individuals since his presidency. At the White House, Trump criticized the “radical left” for attempting to blur the lines between biological sexes. He…
President William Ruto recently engaged in a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The call, which took place on Thursday evening, focused primarily on the ongoing Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti. This mission, led by Kenya, aims to restore peace and stability to Haiti, a country currently facing severe political…
Kenya has sent its first all-female SWAT team to Haiti. This is part of the Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission. The team, consisting of 144 officers, arrived on February 6, 2025. They were welcomed by MSS Commander General Godfrey Otunge. The team is highly trained and tasked with helping stabilize Haiti. The country is struggling…
Tony Umez, the renowned Nollywood actor, is celebrating a momentous occasion as his daughter, Tonia Chinelo Umez, recently achieved a significant milestone during her service at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) camp in Adamawa, Borno State. On February 4, Tonia was crowned Miss NYSC Adamawa as part of Batch C, Stream 2, and her…
Justin Bieber has sparked growing concern among his fans following his recent public appearance, which has many questioning his health. The new photos, which show the singer walking down a street in New York, reveal him looking noticeably drained, with a pale face, sunken eyes, and a thick beard. This worrying look has fueled speculation…
Uganda has received 2,160 doses of a trial vaccine from the World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners. This is in response to an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD), a type of Ebola. The outbreak has already led to the death of a nurse in Kampala, according to Ugandan authorities. WHO is collaborating with…
Kenyan influencer Bradley Marongo, aka Gen Z Goliath, has landed a Ksh 5 million deal in Dubai. His rise to fame began during the 2024 anti-government protests. Since then, he’s signed multiple brand partnerships. In an interview with YouTuber 2mbili, Bradley shared his plans for the money. He revealed he would give Ksh 1.5 million…
Babu Owino, the Member of Parliament for Embakasi East, is asking Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu for an explanation after being denied entry into Tanzania in December. Owino was stopped by immigration officers at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam. He was told he was “persona non grata” and his passport was rejected. Owino…
