Ministers, regulators, airline executives and continental institutions have issued a pointed call for Africa to move beyond declarations on open skies and deliver a genuinely connected continent, ahead of the Africa Mindset Reset Forum taking place on 25 and 26 August at the Kigali Convention Centre. The call came from a high-level pre-Forum virtual working…
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,…
Kenya’s Frankline Kibet stormed to his first global track title after winning the men’s 5,000 metres at the World Athletics U20 Championships on Thursday, leading a Kenyan one-two finish. Kibet clocked 13 minutes 28.27 seconds to take gold after producing a strong finishing kick, with compatriot Nehemiah Kipngeno securing silver in 13:30.09. Ethiopia’s Damitew Kebede…
Principal Secretary for the State Department for Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak speaking during the opening of the ninth Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition at Moi Girls High School in Nairobi on August 5, 2026. Photo/courtesy Secondary school students from across Kenya are showcasing artificial intelligence-driven innovations at the ninth…
Kenya’s Under-20 athletics team is ready to challenge for top honours at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon, United States, after completing its final preparations, Athletics Kenya Youth Development Committee Chairman Barnabas Korir said. Korir, who met the athletes and officials in the United States, said the squad had shown determination and discipline ahead…
Real Madrid megastar Vinicius Junior has triggered an unprecedented transfer market reaction after deleting his Instagram history, despite having a huge contract offer to stay at Real Madrid. The popular Brazilian winger’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu has been dissected extensively in recent months, but his latest action suggests that he may be set to…
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The race to succeed governors in Meru, Embu and Tharaka Nithi is threatening to split Mt Kenya into two political blocs, complicating former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s plan to unite the region behind him ahead of 2027. Mt Kenya East has 1,338,373 voters – Meru 772,573, Embu 334,684 and Tharaka Nithi 231,966 – representing 6.1%…
More than 1,000 athletes are expected to participate in the fourth edition of the Betika Uasin Gishu Half Marathon in Eldoret on Sunday, underscoring the growing commercial and sporting significance of road races in Kenya’s athletics hub. Defending champion Robert Kiprop will lead the elite men’s field as he seeks to retain the title he…
President Ruto said his government has moved beyond rhetoric to implement concrete measures that demonstrate its commitment to inclusivity.
