Sebastian Coe Defends Prize Money for Athletes: ‘Financial Welfare Is Critical’

For years, athletes have been told to chase glory, break records and make history. But according to World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, there is another part of the conversation that can no longer be ignored: money. Coe has strongly defended the growing use of prize money in athletics, arguing that financial support is an important…

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Wajackoyah Makes Unusual Pitch for Night Runners: ‘They Should Be Paid’

Former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah has once again sparked conversation after weighing in on one of Kenya’s most unusual and controversial traditions — night running. Wajackoyah argued that people who practise night running should not simply be treated as a source of fear or ridicule, saying they could potentially turn their unusual talent into a…

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US Senate Extends AGOA, Safeguarding More Than 66,000 Kenyan Jobs

Kenyan exporters have received a major boost after the United States Senate approved an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), preserving duty-free access for eligible African products entering the US market. The extension runs through December 31, 2028, giving Kenyan businesses greater certainty as they plan production, investment and exports to the…

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Crystal Palace Triumph Over Liverpool in Community Shield Thriller

Crystal Palace etched another historic moment at Wembley by beating Liverpool on penalties to lift the 2025 Community Shield. The match, ending 2–2 after regular time, saw Palace clinch their first-ever Shield victory. Liverpool struck early with debutants Hugo Ekitiké and Jeremie Frimpong both finding the net—Ekitiké’s opener coming within four minutes, followed by Frimpong’s…

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Harambee Stars Secures 1-0 Win Over Morocco Despite Being Reduced to 10 Men

In a stunning Group A clash at the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, Kenya’s Harambee Stars delivered a breathtaking performance to edge out two-time champions Morocco with a 1-0 victory. The match took place on Sunday, August 10, at the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani—a win that now ensures Kenya’s place in the quarterfinals….

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Kenya Lifts Visa Requirement for African and Most Caribbean Nationals

Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries—excluding Somalia and Libya—and most Caribbean nations, in a landmark move aimed at enhancing regional integration, tourism, and trade. The policy change allows travelers from these countries to enter Kenya without applying for a visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). Visitors from non-East African…

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