Is Uhuru’s Ksh.2 billion pledge to musicians realistic? Here’s the break down

By Ian Omondi,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced the government’s projection that local musicians will henceforth be earning Ksh.200 million per month i...

MCSK , Mike Strano , Milka Kulati , musicians , President Uhuru Kenyatta , Royalties

Uhuru gives Ksh.100 million in coronavirus funds to musicians, actors

By Benjamin Muriuki,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has directed the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage to set aside Ksh.100 million to to cushion local artistes from the ...

Uhuru kenyatta

Doctors warn of ‘onslaught’ as first coronavirus death reported in slum in India

By CNN,

One of Asia's biggest slums has confirmed its first coronavirus death as top Indian doctors warn that the country must prepare to face an "onslaught" ...

coronavirus , Dharavi slum

No relief for consumers as changes to Value Added Tax take effect

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenyans have barely found relief in the cost of basic commodities as changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) charge were effected in line with March 25 P...

coronavirus , VAT

Statistical models show up to 240,000 Americans could die from coronavirus

By CNN,

President Donald Trump finally leveled with America about the desperate reality of the coronavirus pandemic, warning of cruel weeks to come in one of ...

Postponed Olympics set for July 23 2021 start

By Agencies,

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have been rescheduled to start on July 23, 2021 after being postponed due to coronavirus, the International Olympic Commi...

coronavirus , olympics , Tokyo 2020

Why Starlets’ Acquino can’t wait to settle with her love, Leopards’ Oburu

By Geoffrey Mwamburi,

Since penning a one-year contract with Portuguese side Atletico Ouriense in mid January 2020, Harambee Starlets sensational midfielder Vivian Corazone...

Corazone Acquino , Leopards , Starlets , Vincent Oburu

More layoffs for Australian sport amid coronavirus shutdown

By Matthews Mutai,

Australia’s soccer federation laid off most of its staff on Friday as domestic sports battled to stay afloat during the national lockdown to contain...

coronavirus

Respect Fifa directive, NSL clubs appeal to gov’t

By Agencies,

National Super League (NSL) council chairman Johsntone Sakwa has expressed concern the Sh90 million sponsorship deal with a gaming firm could be jeopa...

FIFA , FKF elections , government , NSL Clubs , SDT

Coronavirus: Hits and misses in Government’s relief measures

By Kepha Muiruri,

On Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the government’s first round of stimulus to prevent the economy from imploding into a full-blown cr...

coronavirus crisis , National Treasury , stimulus

OPINION: Politics of data and everything in between

By Citizen,

Let’s talk data. I have found out that when most of us hear the word ‘data’ our thoughts automatically go to numbers and how boring it is to sit...

census , femnet , SDG

China eyes end to coronavirus, plays down warnings of ‘second wave’

By Reuters,

Chinese scientists and health experts involved in the country’s fight against the coronavirus believe the worst is now over, downplaying warnings th...

china , coronavirus , COVID-19 , President Donald Trump , who

What is social distancing and how does it help in fighting coronavirus?

By CNN,

If, like me, you've been receiving emails from most every organization you're involved with saying that classes, lectures, services, and other planned...

coronavirus , social distancing

City Stars maintain dominance as NSL takes a forced break

By Dan Ogega,

Nairobi City Stars maintained their lead at the top of the National Super League log with a narrow 1-0 win over fifth-placed Nairobi Stima on Saturday...

Nairobi City Stars , NSL

Uhuru’s number plate incident ‘was a mistake’ not military protocol

By Citizen Reporter,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday left many puzzled when he arrived at Harambee House for the coronavirus state of the nation address in a car that h...

coronavirus , number plate , Uhuru kenyatta

‘Ushuru were tough and dangerous’: Leopards’ Kimani says after victory

By Mkalla Wa Mwambodze,

AFC Leopards coach Anthony Kimani has termed their 4-2 win post-match penalty victory over second-tier side Ushuru FC on Sunday in the  FKF Shield ro...

AFC Leopards , Anthony Kimani , FKF- Shield , Ushuru

All set for FKF repeat elections ahead of SDT ruling

By Jacob Icia,

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections for County officials will go on as planned on Saturday, only four days to the ruling of the federation versu...

FKF

Coronavirus rocks Kenyan sport

By Matthews Mutai,

Three major national sport organisations have suspended their seasons in the wake of the Kenyan Government's decision to ban public gatherings on Frid...

coronavirus

Chile to quarantine Alexis Sanchez and Vidal

By Reuters,

Chilean soccer stars Alexis Sanchez and Arturo Vidal will be quarantined when they return to their home country from Europe to play in a World Cup qua...

Alexis Sanchez , Arturo Vidal , Coranavirus , Quarantine

Liaison Group takes insurance contracting online

By Citizen Reporter,

By Winfrey Owino Players in the insurance industry have attributed the poor performance of insurance companies in the country to mistrust by potent...

Liaison Group