East Africa

Kenya: Sorry Shabana, Nicky Is Staying – City Stars Hold on to Muyoti

[ad_1] Nairobi — Nicholas Muyoti will stay on as Nairobi City Stars head coach at least until the end of the season, despite being heavily linked with a move away to Premier League strugglers Shabana FC. The club has confirmed that Muyoti will remain until the end of his contract, and were unwilling to let him leave midway through a campaign. Muyoti, who has led City Stars to second spot in the FKF Premier League standings had been approached by […]

January 10, 2024 3

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Rwanda: Volleyball – Police Coach Musoni Anticipates ‘Exciting’ Season

[ad_1] Police men's volleyball club head coach Fred Musoni has predicted that volleyball enthusiasts will witness an exciting season as his team gears up for the 2024 volleyball league which begins on January 20. Police finished the 2023 league campaign in third place, losing the title to champions Gisagara VC. Going forward, Musoni, who was appointed club head coach in October, said he is looking forward to a season that could produce exciting moments worth not missing. "This coming season […]

January 10, 2024 3

Africa

Africa: The Naval Agreement With Somaliland Raises New Tensions in the Horn of Africa

[ad_1] Addis Ababa — Tensions are increasing in the Horn of Africa in connection with the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on access to the Red Sea (see Fides 3/1/2024) and the internal situation in Ethiopia. With the agreement signed on January 1st, Addis Ababa will receive the lease of about 20 km of the Somaliland coast for 50 years (with the establishment of a naval base) in return for Ethiopian recognition of this area, separated from the rest of […]

January 10, 2024 2

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Kenya Begins Countdown to Olympics As Different Athletes Fight for Ticket to Paris

[ad_1] Nairobi — Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has once again assured all sportsmen and women in Kenya of the government's support in their efforts to qualify for this year's Olympic Games in Paris. With 200 days before the opening ceremony on June 26 at Stade de France, the CS said the quadrennial games will be the core priority for his ministry. "In this year, the Olympics are the most significant and the top priority for the ministry and the […]

January 10, 2024 3

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Rwanda/Senegal: Rayon Acquire Senegalese Goalie Khadime Ndiaye

[ad_1] Senegalese goalkeeper Khadime Ndiaye has agreed to a move to Rayon Sports, a reliable source has told Times Sport. The 27-year-old shot stopper, who has been playing for Senegalese topflight side Guédiawaye FC, will arrive in Kigali on Tuesday, January 9, where he is expected to sign the deal whose details, about the fee and duration, remain confidential. Rayon expect Ndiaye to fill the void left by Adolphe Hakizimana who left the club for AS Kigali on December 31 […]

January 9, 2024 2

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Rwanda: Team TotalEnergies Camp in Musanze Ahead of Tour Du Rwanda 2024

[ad_1] French cycling powerhouse Team TotalEnergies has become the first foreign team to arrive in the country ahead of the much-anticipated Tour du Rwanda 2024 slated for February 18-25. The UCI Pro team is camping at Africa Rising Cycling Center located in Musanze District preparing for the new season with Tour du Rwanda set to become their first test of the year. "Exciting times as Team TotalEnergies who are gearing up for the season with intense training at the center. […]

January 9, 2024 3

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Kenya: Will Gor Mahia Run Away With the FKF Premier League Title?

[ad_1] Nairobi — Is Gor Mahia headed for a record extending 21st FKF Premier League title? With the league standing on the halfway mark, K'Ogalo have opened a seven-point gap on top of the log and still remain unbeaten. Their slim 1-0 victory over Posta Rangers on Saturday saw them move to 37 points and still remain unbeaten this season. Head coach Jonathan McKinstry is delighted that his side has extended their brilliant run, but admits this will only make […]

January 9, 2024 3

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Kenya: Sandrafelis Chebet Ready to Conquer the World After Tough Training to Be a Policewoman

[ad_1] Nairobi — Kenyan long distance runner Sandrafelis Chebet is optimistic of representing Kenya at this year's international competitions after completing her rigorous education to be a policewoman. The 2018 Valencia 10km champion said she was preoccupied with training at the Police College in Kiganjo for majority of the past two years, which somewhat hampered her bid to make the Team Kenya squad for the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. "Last year...as well as 2022...I was in college. That's why […]

January 9, 2024 3

Entertainment

Kenya: Kirinyaga County Assembly to Set Aside Funds to Nature Talent

[ad_1] Nairobi — The County Assembly of Kirinyaga will set aside funds toward talent identification, acquisition, and development in all wards. This was revealed by the county speaker, Muteti Murimi, during a talent search event at Tebere Secondary School organized by Gathigiriri Member of County Assembly Benson Ngahu. Themed 'Jivunie Talanta', the event provides a stage to sensitize youths to drug and substance abuse. The speaker noted that talent nowadays is an investment, which, if managed well, can be a […]

January 9, 2024 2