Tokyo 2025: Kenya secures record medal haul, finishes second
The country’s dominance was led by five golden women and one golden man, sweeping all women’s middle- and long-distance events from 800m to the marathon
Dennis MasindeThe country’s dominance was led by five golden women and one golden man, sweeping all women’s middle- and long-distance events from 800m to the marathon
Dennis MasindeThe declaration, issued under Section 3(3) of the Act, took effect immediately. It criminalises involvement with the two groups, including membership, financial support, mobilisation, or dissemination of propaganda on their behalf.
Ann Nyambura"Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly - as prime minister of this great country - that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine," he said in a video statement.
Rose AchiengPrime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi welcomed the partnership after talks with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos.
Rose AchiengInspector General Merlyne Yolamu said the suspects, who were working as data entry clerks, had been trying to manipulate the figures.
Ann NyamburaPrincipal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, said the government remains firm in its efforts to curb public smoking, noting that existing laws already prohibit the practice in public spaces.
Samuel OtienoHodgkinson battled for the final 100 metres, but Odira came striding around the outside and crossed the line in first place.
Dennis MasindeSports CS Salim Mvurya confirmed that Kenya has begun the pre-qualification process with World Athletics, joining a competitive field that includes Ethiopia, the UK, Italy, Germany, South Korea, and India.
Rose AchiengCivic groups expressed outrage over what they described as the ongoing tragedy in Gaza and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Rose AchiengThe French presidency said Friday that 10 countries would formally recognise Palestinian statehood during the summit.
Rose AchiengIn a statement, the National Police Service says it has made remarkable gains in an ongoing disarmament exercise in areas including Kibiriem, Talai, Kaben, Koibirir, Ketut, and Chemwonyo.
Rose AchiengSawe finished in 2hr 02min 16sec, 11 seconds slower than his personal best set in Valencia in 2024.
Samuel OtienoFive people "from a North American country" have been arrested, while two others "believed to be from West African countries" fled the scene, a statement said.
Rose AchiengThe Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT), the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) and the Kenya Teachers Health and Welfare Association insist that teachers cannot be rushed into joining a scheme whose details remain unclear.
Rose AchiengPM Starmer said in July that the UK would shift its position unless Israel met several conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and committing to a long-term peace process leading to a Palestinian state co-existing alongside Israel.
Ann NyamburaThe Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association (RUPHA) chairperson, Brian Lishenga, said facilities will no longer serve patients on credit through SHA following the expiry of the ultimatum issued on September 5.
Ann NyamburaThe event, organised by Turning Point USA (TPUSA), is on Sunday September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale and could be attended by more than 100,000 people.
Samuel OtienoThe applications include a feldspar licence in Kajiado County by Keda (Kenya) Ceramics Company Limited.
Rose AchiengPS Sing’Oei said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Kenyan Mission in Moscow, is already handling the matter following reports by the BBC that one Kenyan had been captured.
Ann NyamburaCritics have long argued that H-1Bs undercut the American workforce, while supporters - including billionaire Elon Musk - argue it allows the US to attract top talent from around the world.
Samuel OtienoThe DP said the Kenya Kwanza administration is focusing on roads, modern markets, electricity connections, and affordable housing to strengthen small-scale businesses and improve livelihoods.
Ann NyamburaChebet, who won the 10,000m earlier in the championships, added the 5000m title to her collection, replicating her double victory from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, while Wanyonyi prevailed with a new Championship record.
RGK.co.keRuto, who has departed for the summit in the US, will also call for reforms of the United Nations to make it more inclusive and better equipped to address global peace and security challenges.
Samuel OtienoMcLaren's championship rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will start seventh and ninth, the Australian after crashing in the final part of qualifying and Norris failing to produce a good final lap.
RGK.co.keRelatives of the late Simon Warui said they were shocked to learn of his passing after tracing him to Mombasa, days after he had been reported missing in Nairobi.
Rose AchiengKenya's Police FC win their CAF Champions League match against Somalia's Mogadishu City Club. The Kenyans side won the match 3-1.
Dennis MasindeEric Zakayo, Edward Omondi and David Simiyu were on the scoresheet for the men in blue, who picked up an important lead ahead of the return leg clash at the same venue on 28 September 2025.
Dennis MasindeWetang’ula described GBV as both criminal and immoral, stressing that it undermines the dignity of women and weakens the social fabric of the nation.
Ann NyamburaThe Controller of Budget (CoB), Margaret Nyakang’o, revealed that Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyandarua, Turkana, Narok and Bungoma were among those that did not seek approval to withdraw salaries from the Central Bank of Kenya accounts.
Rose AchiengThe 21-year-old Kenyan fended off a strong charge from Canada’s Marco Arop, the defending champion, and Algeria’s Djamel Sedjati, who surged late to snatch silver in 1:41.90. Arop settled for bronze in 1:41.95.
Rose Achieng