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Sammy Kitula

If only Harambee Stars could make our dreams come true...

In 12 meetings against Zimbabwe, Harambee Stars have lost once.

If only Harambee Stars could make our dreams come true...

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

By 6 months ago

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

By 6 months ago

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

Mango, football coach who left sweet taste in players' mouths

By 6 months ago

Patrick Odongo: This is for my fallen soldier; I miss you

Odongo lost his mother prior to the Olympic qualifiers in Zimbabwe.

By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago

Patrick Odongo: This is for my fallen soldier; I miss you

Kenyans can smile again after Fifa lifts suspension

At last, Kenya can now take part in international football after Fifa lifted the nine-month suspension imposed in February.

By Sammy Kitula 1 year ago

Kenyans can smile again after Fifa lifts suspension

World Cup: Who will be the new kings of the world after 28 days of action?

The 2022 World Cup that begun on Sunday in Qatar and will end on December 18. Qatar will become the most commutable World Cup host because of its small size.

By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago

World Cup: Who will be the new kings of the world after 28 days of action?

In whose hands is Kenyan football safe?

To this day, Kenya's football fans of hope were eager, praying for something different. Something better. A good ending. It never happened, sadly.

By Sammy Kitula 2 years ago

In whose hands is Kenyan football safe?

Vaccine provokes immune response in elderly people

Oxford vaccine is made from a weakened version of a common cold virus from chimpanzees that has been modified so it cannot grow in humans.

By Kagundu Njiru 4 years ago

Vaccine provokes immune response in elderly people

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate

Jamie Spears has been his daughter's legal conservator for 12 years, due to concerns about her mental health.

By Kagundu Njiru 4 years ago

Britney Spears loses court bid to remove father's control over estate

What Trump could do after leaving the White House

Trump clearly loves campaign rallies and he received 71.5 million votes in the election - a record total for a losing candidate

By Kagundu Njiru 4 years ago

What Trump could do after leaving the White House

Homa Bay County gets more ambulances from the UK

The vehicles were delivered yesterday at Tilbury Port. This brings to five the number of vehicles donated by Cumbria.

By Kagundu Njiru 5 years ago

Homa Bay County gets more ambulances from the UK

Rivatex revival good for cotton farmers

Cotton was once among Kenya’s cash crops, supporting over half a million farmers and industry employees in the 80s and 90s. Textile companies such as

By Kagundu Njiru 5 years ago

Rivatex revival good for cotton farmers

Radical changes to streamline public varsities management

The Ministry will build a database of candidates to be appointed to university councils and chancellorship.

By Kagundu Njiru 6 years ago

Radical changes to streamline public varsities management

Internet users increase significantly in five years

The use of ICT services in Kenya continues to experience exponential growth as individuals, the public and private sector widen internet usage.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

Internet users increase significantly in five years

How Nairobi city’s concrete jungle is thickening faster

Recent reports show that the total value of building permits issued in Nairobi have risen by more than 40 per cent due to the rising demand for housing.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

How Nairobi city’s concrete jungle is thickening faster

Pneumonia now Kenya’s number one killer disease

Reports in the month of May 2016 claimed that in 2015, pneumonia dislodged malaria as the top killer of Kenyans with deaths resulting from HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and meningitis declining.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

Pneumonia now Kenya’s number one killer disease

State of Sh38b health machines and why governors aren’t smiling

The big issue for the counties is that the project was rammed down the governors’ throats, without considering the special circumstances of different county governments.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

State of Sh38b health machines and why governors aren’t smiling

Kabogo and Waititu in tough battle for crucial Jubilee ticket in Kiambu

Only three of the 12 elected MPs are said to be on Kabogo’s side, but the governor reportedly controls most MCAs.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

Kabogo and Waititu in tough battle for crucial Jubilee ticket in Kiambu

Why Kenyans think the law is truly an ass

The courts are deemed to be lenient with violent offenders prompting many to support summary execution of suspects

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

Why Kenyans think the law is truly an ass

Of divine gospel, anal sex and why the bedroom holds the future for marriage

I read your article on marriages last week and wish to say this to you: “the Word of God changes not.” Styles, methodologies and traditions may change with time, but what the Word of God said then, it still says today, setting standards for morality, relationships and how to relate with our creator in the right way.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

Of divine gospel, anal sex and why the bedroom holds the future for marriage

The Siren: Dear Mama na Baba Abby

Let me start by thanking both of you for serving us a most welcome and entertaining distraction and diversion from our monotonous diet of politics.

By Kagundu Njiru 7 years ago

The Siren: Dear Mama na Baba Abby

Obesity can be detected in two months old babies

There are higher chances of a two-month old baby being obese by the age of two if they have high body mass index (BMI).

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Obesity can be detected in two months old babies

Kidero pledges Sh200m for youth projects in the city

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has pledged to pump Sh200 million towards development of youth projects in the city.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Kidero pledges Sh200m for youth projects in the city

Malaria drug safe for pregnant women

A combination drug used in malaria treatment also protects the mother and fetus during pregnancy, a study has established.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Malaria drug safe for pregnant women

Dose of aspirin could prevent some cancers

Regular use of aspirin reduces the overall risk of cancer.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Dose of aspirin could prevent some cancers

Text messages to promote immunisation in Kenya

Scientists at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (Kemri) are working on optimising the mobile phone platform to increase awareness and adherence to routine immunisation.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Text messages to promote immunisation in Kenya

Eurobond: Tracing the money trail from offshore bank accounts

Let’s now turn to the US$ 2 billion Eurobond issue in June 2014, since no one seems overly concerned with the fate of the November 2014 US$ 815.4 million issue; everyone seems happy all went well on this November fund raising.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

Eurobond: Tracing the money trail from offshore bank accounts

We won’t afford to forget Mollis and Bro Ocholla

Now that we have come to the end of the year, I have decided to spill the beans on why we regress as the rest of the world is marching forward.

By Kagundu Njiru 8 years ago

We won’t afford to forget Mollis and Bro Ocholla

Mt Kenya East legislators take on governors as scramble for JAP hots up

Mwariama Council of Elders, led by their chairman Njagi Kumantha, have warned that since Kivuti and Kindiki are emerging as top stewards for JAP in Mt Kenya East region, their endorsement of any aspirant could predetermine the JAP primaries.

By Kagundu Njiru 9 years ago

Mt Kenya East legislators take on governors as scramble for JAP hots up

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