Nandi County in Kenya’s Rift Valley region synonymous with athletics to build sports museum
Speaking in her office after hosting a high-level delegation from the National Museums of Kenya for a consultative meeting, Nandi Deputy Governor Yulita Mitei said: “This museum will not only celebrate our sports legends but also serve as a learning and research centre for generations to come. We are proud to work closely with the National Museums of Kenya to bring this dream to life.”
School unrest season in Kenya kicks off with students in Kericho demanding ‘one-term’ service for school heads, live EPL matches
Julius Ngoneshi told the meeting that was chaired by the Kericho County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo that some of the grievances the students raised for striking were beyond the management of the institutions.
Suspect in Kenyan marathoner’s murder causes panic as victim’s family lawyer asks court for protection
The lawyer expressed at how the suspect managed to access a mobile phone that he used to call him, while inside the highly protected correctional facility. He thus asked the Presiding Judge Reuben Nyakundi to order the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers to take up the matter and protect him as he expressed fear over his safety.
It’s all systems go as Kenya confirms readiness for August 2 kick-off of CHAN soccer tournament
The visibility and public awareness of the tournament were also commended, with CHAN 2024 branding prominent across the city and a growing sense of excitement on the continent.
From superpower to whining: Budding Kenyan pugilists call for support and recognition of the sport
Speaking during an exhibition at Thika Town, Wayne Boxing Club CEO Charles Wainaina, said the club lacks a spacious and fully equipped training facility, which in turn limits their training as the small room they have rented does not allow them to exercise effectively as well as accommodate spectators.
Ministry teams up with Murang’a County in central Kenya to unlock sports, ecotourism potential
Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata noted that the county government has been positioning Murang’a as an investment destination and is now beginning to see results
Kenya’s Nakuru City poised to host inaugural African Cultural Caravan to promote tourism
The choice of the devolved unit to host the inaugural ‘African Cultural Caravan’ comes two years after Nakuru became the second county in East Africa to be placed on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) list of Creative Cities Network.
Former Barcelona and Manchester stars tour Vihiga, sign partnerships with county’s women’s football club Madira Soccer Assassins
The governor also underscored the need to commercialise the local sports sector, encouraging other clubs to emulate Madira Soccer Assassins in seeking impactful partnerships and innovative funding models.
Sporting CP rebel, goal-poacher Gyokeres, has his way after Arsenal agree $74.2 million deal
Viktor Gyokeres would be Arsenal’s fourth signing of the summer window after midfielders Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard joined from Real Sociedad and Brentford respectively and goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga arrived from Chelsea. The club have also agreed a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Used and dumped by Arsenal, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey now on his own as he parries sexual offences allegations
Despite the club telling the alleged victim they were taking the matter “extremely seriously”, Partey continued to play for Arsenal – and was promoted via their media channels. In the days following her initial complaint to the club, he appeared prominently on a number of social media posts.
