Two-time winner Desisa, Kipruto headline Boston Marathon
By AFP After being canceled last year due to COVID-19 and postponed six months this year, the 125th edition of the Boston Marathon is finally scheduled to be contested on Monday. Kenyans with marathon triumphs earlier this year are among the favorites in the 26.2-mile showdown over the streets of Boston, with vaccinations or a negative
Kenya receives 860,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccines
By XINHUA Kenya on Friday evening received 160,000 doses of AstraZeneca from Slovakia, as well as 700,000 doses of vaccine from France and Germany donated via the COVAX Facility. Henriette Geiger, Head of Delegation of the EU to Kenya, said Team Europe has from the start shown vaccine solidarity with Kenya and the world, and has
East Africa’s first regional tourism expo to attract 100 exhibitors
By XINHUA The first East African Community (EAC) Regional Tourism Expo that will open its doors on Saturday is expected to attract 100 exhibitors and over 2,000 visitors, organizers of the expo said in a statement. The statement issued by the EAC in its headquarters in Tanzania’s northern city of Arusha said the expo to be
East African sides target first wins of CAF 2022 World Cup Qualifiers
By Jerry Omondi Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda will be looking for their first victories in the CAF 2022 World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, with each side’s eyes set firmly on bolstering their chances for progression. The three East African nations are pooled together in Group E alongside Mali, sparking interest among fans who expect derby-esque games.
Pandemic has worsened mental health issues among young people: UNICEF
By Jerry Omondi The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues among children and young people, and its impact may be felt for years to come, according to the United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF. UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore said on Tuesday the containment measures and restrictions imposed by governments in efforts to keep the virus
Ethiopian inflation rate hits 34.8 percent in September
By XINHUA Ethiopia’s inflation rate rose to 34.8 percent in September, up from 30.4 percent in August, Ethiopia’s Central Statistical Agency (CSA) disclosed on Tuesday. CSA also disclosed the inflation for food items reached a record high of 42 percent in September. The steady increase in the rate of inflation in Ethiopia is happening despite local