Olympics-Athletics-Kenya's Rotich through to 800m final with fastest time

TOKYO (Reuters) - Kenya's Ferguson Rotich cruised into the 800 metres final with the fastest run of the semi-final on Sunday, setting himself up as a strong contender to succeed compatriot David Rudisha as the new king of the event. Double Olympic gold …

Coronavirus: Kenya has Received an Additional 410,000 Doses of AstraZeneca

Download logo Kenya has received an additional 410,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine in yet another boost to ongoing efforts to vaccinate its adult population. Speaking at JKIA after receiving the consignment, on behalf of Health CS Mutahi Kagwe, Health …

Coronavirus: Kenya has Received an Additional 410,000 Doses of AstraZeneca

Foreign affairs CAS Ababu Namwamba said global solidarity remains key in the fight against the pandemic adding that it will ensure equitable access to the lifesaving vaccines. British Deputy High Commissioner to Kenya Josephine Gauld said the consignment …

The Parliamentary Service Commission of Malawi visit to Kenya

What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19

Kenya is grappling with the COVID-19 Delta variant, which recently resulted in the western part of the country being put into lockdown. It now threatens the capital, Nairobi. A modelling forecast from the Kenya Medical Research Institute in June 2021 …

Mark Harrison: Ex-Southampton keeper in Kenya to take over at Gor Mahia

The tactician was at Camp Toyoyo on Saturday and witnessed K'Ogalo battle AFC Leopards in a friendly match English coach Mark Harrison has arrived in Kenya to take charge of the Football Kenya Federation Premier League side Gor Mahia.   Harrison was at …

Sunflower farming blooms in Kenya after khat export ban

Khat farmers in Kenya have suffered huge losses in the last few years, due to the Covid pandemic, a diplomatic spat with neighbouring Somalia and bans in many countries. The leaf is chewed as a stimulant and is particularly popular in Somali communities. …

It's a day of ups and downs for Kenya at Olympic Stadium

Ferdinand Omanyala leading in a 100m during Nairobi region's 2nd Athletics Kenya Track and Field Championships at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani Stadium. Feb 2020. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The track and field programme at Tokyo 2020 was full …

Kenya Breweries boss seeks review of turnover tax on businesses

Samson Thuranira who won homemakers worth Sh50, 000 in the Kenya Brewery's 'Shikisha Form na Senator' promotion poses with his winnings at Lims Distributor in Meru County.[Phares Mutembei,Standard] Kenya Breweries Ltd (KBL) wants the Government …

Kenya’s pandemic plan upset by vaccine shortages

As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, many countries in the African continent have been struggling with a new wave of cases. In June, the continent suffered the fastest surge it has experienced so far, with a record one million infections, …