Mining state department says under-funding hindering operations

Nairobi, KENYA: The state Department of Mining is on its knees in executing its core functions after it emerged that it has been underfunded in the 2017/2018 budgetary allocations. Speaking before the parliamentary house committee on Environment headed by Kareke Mbiuki on Monday, Mining Principal Secretary John Menge said the state department is grounded due […]

Officials call for general public sensitization on Anti-doping

Mombasa, KENYA: The chief executive officer of the Anti-doping agency of Kenya Japhter Rugut says there is a need for engagement and sensitization of athletes and the public in general regarding the use of muscle stimulants. Speaking during a forum with Bandari football club here in Mombasa, Mr. Rugut says their mandate covers all sports […]

Youths alleged to be part of gang terrorizing Mombasa residents charged in court

Mombasa, KENYA: Two among the six youths who earlier surrendered to police in Mombasa were on Monday charged with preparation to commit a felony contrary to section 308(1) of the penal code. It is alleged that Muhsin Anzwan Muhsin and Shaffi Salim jointly with others were captured in a video clip while armed with pangas […]

Two Kenyan rugby players charged with rape

Nairobi, KENYA: Two rugby players Lawrence Frank Wanyama and Alex Mahaga Olaba, who play for Kenya Harlequin Rugby Club were on Monday arraigned in court and charged with gang rape. It is alleged that on 11th February 2018 at Seefa apartment in High-rise area within Nairobi County the two accused persons jointly intentionally and unlawfully […]

Sportpesa reinstates sports sponsorship

Nairobi, KENYA: Betting firm Sportpesa has returned its sponsorship to sports entities in the country. In a presser on Monday, Sportpesa which is the leading gambling firm in the country announced that it will be sponsoring Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, Kenya Premier League and the Football Kenya Federation. The three-year deal will see Gor Mahia […]

Knife-wielding gangs re-emerge in Mombasa

Mombasa, KENYA: Mombasa county has in the recent past seen the re-emergence of knife-wielding gangs that are reported to be terrorizing residents in the city. Already, two youths are nursing serious injuries following the attacks perpetrated by the gang. Kibokoni and Majengo are said to be the most affected areas within the county where residents […]

Bura village five residents displaced by floods appeal for help

Tana River, KENYA: Internally displaced people from Bura village in Tana River County are in need of over sh. 70million in order for them to be evacuated from the flooded zones. Speaking to Braka FM on Monday,  Bura Farmers cooperative society secretary general Mr. Robert Aroni, said the whole of village five in the Bura […]

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah named PFA player of the year

London,ENGLAND:Mohamed Salah has won the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award for 2017-18. The Liverpool forward, 25, beat Kevin de Bruyne, Harry Kane, Leroy Sane, David Silva and David de Gea in the vote by his fellow players. Manchester City’s Sane won the young player prize. “It’s an honour and especially as it’s […]