Junior golfer Shashwat Harish announced himself in emphatic fashion after clinching the 5th NCBA Golf Park Open 2026 title, finishing an impressive 11-under-par with a three-round gross total of 199 at Golf Park Golf Club. The 16-year-old, representing Muthaiga Golf Club, delivered rounds of 65, 67 and 67 to secure a two-stroke victory over John…
Kenyan manufacturers must overcome high production costs, unreliable energy supplies and regulatory hurdles to capitalise on opportunities in the European Union market, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has said. The association warned that structural constraints, including expensive transport and logistics, complex regulatory processes and the cost of meeting international standards, continue to undermine…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged national and county governments to shift from reactive disaster response to early intervention as Eastern Africa faces growing climate-related risks. Speaking in Mombasa during the Second Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action, Murkomen said disaster risk management must be integrated into national planning, with financing and…
Naivas has partnered with the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) to support the country’s young athletes preparing for the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, in a collaboration aimed at nurturing emerging talent and strengthening athlete welfare. The partnership brings together the retailer and the Olympic body in an initiative focused on providing young sportsmen…
Eldoret’s running culture will take centre stage on Sunday, November 1st, when Absa Bank stages the Absa City Run – Eldoret Edition to celebrate 100 years of service in the City of Champions. The event will feature 3km, 5km and 10km races, welcoming participants across different fitness levels while putting a competitive spotlight on…
Eldoret City is fast emerging as one of Kenya’s most dynamic urban centres, combining a strong sporting heritage with growing opportunities in tourism, healthcare, education, hospitality, logistics and investment. In Uasin Gishu County to the west of Kenya, Eldoret is one of the country’s major cities after Nakuru. It has built a distinctive…
This year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations will be more than a one-day national ceremony, with Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi and Uasin Gishu preparing a week-long programme combining sport, technology, culture and business. Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination Dennis Itumbi said the three counties will host activities designed to create opportunities for residents while…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has inspected ongoing preparations for the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Nandi and Uasin Gishu counties, assuring that key projects linked to the national event are progressing within schedule. Murkomen, who toured several projects in the region, said the Government was determined to ensure the celebrations leave behind a lasting…
Erick Kiplangat and Millicent Chelimo rule the roost on Sunday for both the men’s and women’s races at the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon, Eldoret city. Kiplangat delivered a well-timed sprint finish to clinch the men’s title in 1:01:07, edging out Kenneth Kiprono, who placed second in 1:01:14. Gilbert Kipkosgei completed…
Kenya’s Joyline Chepkemoi claimed the bronze medal in the women’s 5,000m final at the World Athletics U20 Championships after producing a personal best time of 15:09.08. Uganda’s Charity Cherop stormed to the gold medal in 15:03.88, while Ethiopia’s Shito Gumi secured silver in 15:07.91. Fellow Kenyan Cynthia Chepkirui narrowly missed out on the podium,…
