In a transformative initiative aimed at empowering young girls in Ukwala, Mr. Daniel Juma Omondi, the Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation Kenya and patron of the Dongruokdala Community-Based Organization (CBO), officially launched the Dongruokdala Girls Football Club. This new girls-only football club caters to participants aged 13 to
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Gor Mahia chair Rachier confirms candidacy for final term
Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has announced his intention to run for a final term in accordance with the club’s 2019 constitution. Rachier asserts that he meets all the necessary conditions outlined in the constitution, which was utilized during the 2020 elections. “Our constitution is explicit. It permits those who participated
Prof. PLO Lumumba launches NiaBuntu Martial Arts
In a world where martial arts are often associated with Asian traditions, two Kenyan luminaries—Professor PLO Lumumba and Master Edwin Aketch Rangala—have pioneered a uniquely African martial art form known as NiaBuntu. Translating to “willing to do good,” NiaBuntu is a fusion of Kenpo, Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, and other
DRC urges Arsenal, Bayern Munich to dump “Visit Rwanda”
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Foreign Minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, has called on top European football clubs Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to terminate their sponsorship deals with "Visit Rwanda." The appeal comes amid a worsening humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo, fueled by ongoing violence involving Rwanda-backed M23
New dates announced for African Nations Championship
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the new dates for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will now take place from August 2 to 30, 2023. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, was originally slated for February but was postponed to allow the hosting nations
Brighton brightens up Man United with a 3-1 victory
The late Sven-Göran Eriksson left behind £3.8 million debt
Swedish football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson who died in August last year at the age of 76, left behind a tangled financial legacy that includes debts exceeding £3.8 million ($4.64 million). Eriksson renowned as the first foreign coach to lead the England national team had previously announced that he was terminally
Harambee Stars drawn into “group of death” for CHAN 2024
Harambee Stars have found themselves in a challenging "group of death" for the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to take place in August 2025. The draw, held on Wednesday evening at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, placed Kenya in Group A alongside powerhouse teams Morocco
US Congress passes Bill restricting transgender athletes
In a significant move, the Republican-led US House of Representatives has passed a bill that restricts transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. The legislation, which targets transgender students, would prevent them from joining female teams at any educational institution receiving federal funding. However, its future in the
