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Sudi doctorate: Questionable Christian university and controversial politicians

Northwestern Church University, which awarded Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi an honorary doctorate degree on Saturday has been in the spotlight.

Sudi doctorate: Questionable Christian university and controversial politicians

Ruto: Why I have no apologies for donating millions to the Church

Ruto: Why I have no apologies for donating millions to the Church

Sunday school teacher to powerful CS: Is Murkomen the new Mr Fix It?

Sunday school teacher to powerful CS: Is Murkomen the new Mr Fix It?

From herder to scholar: Wonder as farmhand earns second PhD

From herder to scholar: Wonder as farmhand earns second PhD

Sudi awarded honorary doctorate degree

Controversial Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by a United States-based university with satellite campuses in Kenya.

Sudi awarded honorary doctorate degree

Young talents take big their dreams to free holiday camps in Eldoret

Holiday training regimes, which started in the 1970s have produced a number of world beaters in athletics.

Young talents take big their dreams to free holiday camps in Eldoret

Moi University holds graduation after a turbulent year

Moi University held its 46th graduation ceremony Thursday after a tumultuous period this year, which almost caused the collapse of the institution.

Moi University holds graduation after a turbulent year

Police caught slaughtering missing bull at Kaptagat Police Station

Two police officers have been arrested and 30 others immediately transferred after a bull that went missing was found being slaughtered in their station.

Police caught slaughtering missing bull at Kaptagat Police Station

Equity and KCB crowned Eldoret volleyball tournament champs

More than 100 teams competed in the three-day Kipchumba Karori Eldoret International Tournament.

Equity and KCB crowned Eldoret volleyball tournament champs

KPA prove too good for Prisons in Kipchumba Karori tournament

Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) women, KPC B, Kenya Prisons and DCI won their quarter final matches to book their places in the semis.

KPA prove too good for Prisons in Kipchumba Karori tournament

GBV: Women athletes share violence ordeals in forum

They accuse rogue coaches of abusing young athletes.

GBV: Women athletes share violence ordeals in forum

Commodities exchange to help stabilise prices of agricultural produce

A new trading system has been launched in Eldoret, aimed at giving producers of agricultural commodities a platform to buy and sell their produce using a model similar to the stock exchange.

Commodities exchange to help stabilise prices of agricultural produce

Show of class as Chepsaita produces new champions

Ugandan star Chekwemoi wins the women’s senior race at Chepsaita Cross Country meet.

Show of class as Chepsaita produces new champions

Working in silence: Chefs take pride in preparing meals for Kenyan athletes

Although in some camps and when outside the country athletes take turns cooking traditional cuisines, the chefs always prepare simple meals which power the athletes to glory.

Working in silence: Chefs take pride in preparing meals for Kenyan athletes

Stars determined to conquer challenging Chepsaita course

Athletes from 15 countries are set to take part in the second edition of the Great Chepsaita Great Run.

Stars determined to conquer challenging Chepsaita course

Blunders and rot that brought down Moi University

A sorry state, crushed hopes, cries, and the horror of dreams that never saw the light of day sum up the tale of Kenya’s second-oldest university – Moi.

Blunders and rot that brought down Moi University

Moi University students' progress stalled by cases of missing marks

As they idled for months during strikes by both teaching and non-teaching staff, students were forced to spend substantial amounts of money on accommodation.

Moi University students' progress stalled by cases of missing marks

Hope at troubled Moi University after staff, State sign Sh8.6b salary deal

Under the deal, the government will release Sh8.6 billion for salaries, to be paid in phases between the 2024/25 and 2027/28 financial years.

Hope at troubled Moi University after staff, State sign Sh8.6b salary deal

It is time for Cheserek to write history at Sunday's Valencia Marathon

The 30-year-old marathoner has set his sights on a PB.

It is time for Cheserek to write history at Sunday's Valencia Marathon

Kenya on WADA watch for starving ADAK of cash

Kenya is still under Category A of WADA compliance watch list.

Kenya on WADA watch for starving ADAK of cash

What makes Iten Marathon a show to remember

Standard Group’s KTN will broadcast the event live.

What makes Iten Marathon a show to remember

Athletics stars eye glory at Iten Marathon

The third edition of Iten International Marathon has attracted both experienced and budding marathoners.

Athletics stars eye glory at Iten Marathon

Pregnant woman bleeds to death in botched 'cut'

An expectant woman has bled to death while her co-wife is in hospital following a botched female genital mutilation (FGM) in Elgeyo Marakwet County.

Pregnant woman bleeds to death in botched 'cut'

Marathon designed to showcase Iten

The third edition of Iten International Marathon will take place on Sunday November 24.

Marathon designed to showcase Iten

Tuwei: Athletics is now suffering from effects of climate change

Effects of climate change have been felt in athletics, the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP29), which is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan has been told.

Tuwei: Athletics is now suffering from effects of climate change

Misoi elated after winning Sydney race before elevation to a major

When Brimin Kipkorir Misoi delivered a brilliant victory at the 2024 Sydney 42km run, he didn’t know that he would be the last man to win it before it was elevated to a World Major.

Misoi elated after winning Sydney race before elevation to a major

Athletes taking it one step at a time ahead of Iten marathon

The third edition of Iten International Marathon will take place on Sunday.

Athletes taking it one step at a time ahead of Iten marathon

Olepaipai Homecare: A place of comfort for the elderly

The home for the elderly features a “memory room,” designed for therapy, where residents can engage in games like Scrabble and chess or play the piano to stimulate cognitive function.

Olepaipai Homecare: A place of comfort for the elderly

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu County’s third deputy governor; he replaces John Barorot who resigned in August.

Evans Kapkea sworn in as Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor

Angry residents threaten court action as water firm doubles tariffs

Eldoret residents pay 251 per cent more for water, with some paying as high as Sh7,000 as Eldowas says it needs to raise over Sh2.2 billion to overhaul the water and sewerage pipeline.

Angry residents threaten court action as water firm doubles tariffs

It's time to let go of the burden of gender violence

Dispute over property was cited as one of the major causes of GBV.

It's time to let go of the burden of gender violence

Iten marathon, only you can quench this thirst

The 2024 Iten international marathon is scheduled for November 24.

Iten marathon, only you can quench this thirst

Crisis deepens at Moi University as strike disrupts reopening

Lecturers protest reopening, demand leadership change and unpaid benefits as students reporting for classes met by ongoing staff strike and calls for reforms.

Crisis deepens at Moi University as strike disrupts reopening

Chemususu Dam 21km will be top class, organisers promise

Race Director Mathew Birir said athletes will contest for the 21km and 5km titles in the contest.

Chemususu Dam 21km will be top class, organisers promise

Kamar Etiang ready to step into new season like a real champ

The 22-year-old athlete says injuries disrupted his seasons for two years.

Kamar Etiang ready to step into new season like a real champ

You will inherit Raila's political base, ODM MPs assure Ruto

Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma said the Nyanza region will pay back Ruto for supporting Raila's AUC chairmanship campaign.

You will inherit Raila's political base, ODM MPs assure Ruto

State expands digital space to create jobs for youth

More than two million smartphones have been assembled in the country as the government seeks to leverage on technology to create job opportunities.

State expands digital space to create jobs for youth

Rotich eyes glory in Frankfurt as he seeks to break 13-year-old record

Two male pacemakers will push Agnes Ngetich to a super-fast time at the Valencia Half Marathon.

Rotich eyes glory in Frankfurt as he seeks to break 13-year-old record

Two million smartphones assembled in Kenya, PS says

The Ministry of ICT has reported that more than two million smartphones have been assembled in Kenya.

Two million smartphones assembled in Kenya, PS says

Airlift programme that crashed with dreams of Uasin Gishu youth

A student studying in Finland said he opted to disassociate from an overseas education agency after discovering that he could pay his fees directly to the university’s bank accounts.

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Airlift programme that crashed with dreams of Uasin Gishu youth

Boit, Misoi on a mission to help Kenya regain steeplechase grip

Among others, they believe Kenya has potential to reclaim lost glory in the men’s 3000m steeplechase.

By 2 months ago

Boit, Misoi on a mission to help Kenya regain steeplechase grip

Muoria: TVETs in a rush to meet global labour market demands

The Department of Technical, Vocational Education and Training has said the country will be ready to churn out graduates that will meet the demands of global industries in the next two years.

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Muoria: TVETs in a rush to meet global labour market demands

Kipyegon Bett: Budding talent that was cut short after doping ban in 2018

26 year-old who died on Sunday after struggle with alcoholism was touted as the next David Rudisha.

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Kipyegon Bett: Budding talent that was cut short after doping ban in 2018

Mecca of athletics gets ready for Africa cycling showpiece

Kenya is hosting the African cycling event for the first time.

By 2 months ago

Mecca of athletics gets ready for Africa cycling showpiece

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