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Uganda Junior Team Holds Residential Camp in Kenya Ahead of World Championships

  Uganda’s junior athletics team is currently in a residential training camp at the Complete Sports Training Camp in Kaptagat, Kenya, as part of preparations for the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon. The 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships  (formerly known as the World Junior Championships) will take place from August 5 to August…

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NOCK’s Korir Rallies Team Kenya’s 3×3 Basketball Sides Ahead of Commonwealth Games

National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) First Deputy President Barnabas Korir has expressed confidence in Team Kenya’s men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams following a visit to their training session at the Kasarani Indoor Arena as they step up preparations for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The Commonwealth games basketball is scheduled from July 24…

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Governor Bii Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Sport as Eldoret City Marathon Sets April 2027 Date

Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has reaffirmed the county’s commitment to promoting clean sport, describing the Eldoret City Marathon as a key platform for nurturing talent, creating opportunities for young people and boosting sports tourism. Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony after the seventh edition of the race, Governor Bii hailed the athletes for competing fairly…

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Mudavadi says Community Health Promoters Key to Universal Health Coverage

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has described Community Health Promoters (CHPs) as the backbone of President William Ruto’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. Speaking during a Community Health Workers Empowerment Programme in Kiminini Constituency, Kitale, Mudavadi said the government’s vision of achieving Universal Health Coverage cannot be realized without the critical role played by Community…

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Chema Complete Fairytale Run With Final Berth

  Debutants Chema VC continued their fairytale run by securing a place in the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League final after defeating seasoned campaigners Kenya Prisons 3-1 (25-19, 25-22, 16-25, 25-19) in the semifinal playoffs at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi on Sunday. Playing in the National League for the first time…

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Britam Hosts SME Forum to Unlock Growth Amid Profit Pressures

  Insurance firm Britam on Thursday brought together business leaders, entrepreneurs and industry experts in Eldoret for the second edition of its Biashara Network Connect forum, aimed at equipping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with strategies to drive growth in an increasingly challenging business environment. Held at the Grand Empire Hotel under the theme “Unlocking…

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Absa Bank Kenya Signs MoU with Gen Z Connect to Advance Youth Empowerment

Gen Z Connect representatives Byron Osiro, Amos Pride and Michelle Karanja; Absa Bank Kenya Marketing and Corporate Affairs Director Mwihaki Wachira, Absa Bank Kenya Head of Digital Banking Steven Omamo, Absa Group Chief Executive, Personal and Private Banking (Pan Africa) Sitoyo Lopokoiyit during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Absa Bank Kenya…

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Low marine insurance uptake exposes firms to mounting trade risks

Kenyan businesses are leaving billions of shillings worth of cargo exposed to losses despite increasing risks in global trade, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth in the marine insurance sector. Industry data shows Kenya’s marine cargo insurance segment generated Sh2.94 billion in insurance service revenue in 2025, supported by 32 underwriting firms. However, the uptake…

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