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Participants Laud Maiden Abuja International Marathon


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Participants along with some athletes have lauded the organisers of the just concluded Abuja International Marathon, which came to a climax in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, April 29th 2023. Over 10,000 local and…

Kenya opposition leader rallies supporters in Nairobi


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Veteran Kenyan opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has led a cavalcade of cars through the streets of Nairobi, shortly after his return from a trip to Dubai. In a festive atmosphere, the large crowd of supporters followed his convoy through…

Abuja International Marathon Winner Says Victory With Compatriots Amazing


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The winner of the maiden Abuja International Marathon, Emmanuel Naibet of Kenya, on Saturday said it was delightful winning an amazing race where his compatriots swept the major honours. Kenyan-born Ruth Jebet of Bahrain was the winner…

Kenya sets curfew on pastor’s ranch over mass killings


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Movement will be restricted in the 320-hectare ranch owned by a Kenyan pastor who is accused of directing his followers to fast to death. The country's interior minister announced that for 30 days, the area will be subjected to a curfew…

Africa Youth Scrabble Championship Trophy Tour Starts May


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According to the Pan Africa Scrabble Association (PANASA), organisers of the maiden Africa Youth Scrabble Championship (AYSC), the Trophy Tour for the tournament is set to start in May, 2023. According to him, the tour will be the first…

Kenyan Athlete Kelvin Kiptum Wins London Marathon


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Kenyan athlete Kelvin Kiptum set a London Marathon course record on Sunday, finishing in two hours, one minute, 25 seconds, nearly three minutes ahead of second-placed Geoffrey Kamworor in a rain-drenched race full of drama. Kiptum, who…

Eid al-Fitr prayers, celebrations in Kenya


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Muslims in Kenya and around the world marked the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and ushered in the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers. But the festivities were overshadowed by raging battles for control of Sudan and a…

Meta to Face Possible Lawsuit in Kenya over Labour Dispute


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A Kenyan judge has ruled that Facebook’s parent company Meta could be sued in the East African country after 43 moderators at its Nairobi hub last month filed a lawsuit against the group and its local partner Sama for unfair…

Kenya rules out loans option to pay workers


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Kenyan President, William Ruto, announced that the country will not acquire loans to pay civil servants, even as union groups threatened to go on strike due to unpaid March salaries. According to Ruto, the salary delays are due to the…

Athletics: Ethiopia, Kenya Dominate Paris Marathon


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Ethiopian athlete Abeje Ayana won the men's race at the Paris Marathon on Sunday in his first competitive run over the distance, while Kenya's Helah Kiprop claimed the women's title. Ayana, 20, won in a time of two hours, seven minutes and…