Kenya: President Ruto Urges Kenyans Not to Allow Anyone to Derail Their Home Ownership Dreams

[ad_1] Nyandarua — President William Ruto has urged Kenyans not to allow anyone to derail their home ownership dreams. He said Kenyans can now contribute voluntarily to own decent homes, thanks to the affordable housing programme, a policy of government. "We will deliver thousands of housing units in various sites under the Nyandarua Affordable Housing Programme and create jobs for thousands of our youth in the county," President Ruto stated. The Head of State asked Kenyans to dial *832# on […]

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Seychelles’ Sports Fishing Season Kicks Off On Jan. 27 With Heineken Funfish Slam

[ad_1] The 2024 Seychelles sports fishing season is expected to be another packed one, with numerous events for local sports fishing enthusiasts, kicking off with the Heineken Funfish Slam Tournament in January. Set for January 27, the tournament, which always launches the season into the new year, will be a trolling event, where fish must be caught on "rod & reel" only using live bait, dead bait, or artificial lures. Usually beginning in the early hours, the tournament will see […]

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Kenya: Stars Defender ‘Marcelo’ Joins Polish Champions in Multi-Million Move

[ad_1] Nairobi — Harambee Stars defender Eric 'Marcelo' Ouma has been unveiled at new Polish top tier club Raków Częstochowa after completing a multi-million transfer from Swedish side AIK. Rakow are the defending champions of the Polish top tier, the Ekstraklasa, having won it for the first time last season and qualified for the Champions League. Otieno, who has been with AIK since 2020 has penned a three-year contract with the Polish side, with an option to extend for a […]

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Kenya: Malkia Legendary Setter Wanja Honored to Make National Team Return

[ad_1] Nairobi — Legendary Malkia Strikers setter Janet Wanja has made a return to the national team, almost six years after announcing her retirement, but she comes back on a new capacity as the team trainer. Wanja, who enjoyed decades of success being at the centre of the national women's volleyball team and her club Kenya Pipeline, will be part of the team's technical bench as they head out to the Africa Zone Five Championships, which will also be used […]

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Rwandan Actor Ncuti Gatwa Named Among Top 100 Influential Africans

[ad_1] Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. ALSO READ: Ncuti Gatwa ranks number one on Radio Times' greatest TV stars of 2022 The list features six categories of public office, business, science and academia, creatives, environmental, media and sports. […]

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Rwanda Targets Knockout Stage at Africa Handball Championship

[ad_1] Rwanda's national handball team captain Jean-Paul Muhawenayo says he and his teammates will do whatever it takes to reach the knockout stage at the forthcoming 2024 CAHB African Men's Championship that will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from January 17-27. Rwanda, who are making a debut at the continental handball competition, have been pooled in Group D alongside DR Congo, Zambia, and Cape Verde. A delegation of 18 players left Kigali for Cairo on Monday, January 8, where they […]

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Rwanda: From Surviving Cancer to NBA – a Chat With APR Assistant Coach Bill Bayno

[ad_1] It is 11:30 am as we are cleared to access Stecol basketball court, an open sporting facility located at the Kigali Special Economic Zone, in Gasabo District. Walking into the facility, which is commonly known for hosting domestic basketball games, we are guided to a training court where APR basketball club conducts daily club training in preparation for the 2024 Basketball Africa League(BAL). We are then introduced to the Rwandan champions' new assistant coach, Bill Bayno, a seasoned tactician […]

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Rwanda: Gasogi United Release Kevin Ishimwe

[ad_1] Gasogi United have parted ways with winger Kevin Ishimwe six months before his contract expires. The club announced the player's release on Tuesday, January 9 via its x account. Times Sport understands that things have not been smooth between Ishimwe and the club management since he claimed about his salary arrears. He becomes the second senior player released by the club this window after Cameroonian striker Maxwell Ravel Djoumekou was shown the exit in December 2023. Ishimwe joined Gasogi […]

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Rwanda: Yvonne Kabarokore to Represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International

[ad_1] Yvonne Kabarokore, popularly known on social media as Ivy, is set to represent Rwanda at the fourth edition of Miss Planet International Pageant to take place in Cambodia this year. The beauty queen, who is currently doing Theater Directing at the New International Performing Arts Institute of Berlin, Germany, confirmed the development to The New Times on Tuesday, January 9, saying that she was approached by the casting team in 2023 and accepted the offer of representing her home […]

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