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Bates took over Chelsea in 1982 after buying the club for just £1 while it was playing in the old Second Division. Along with the purchase, he inherited debts of £1.5 million and began rebuilding both the club's finances and its standing on the pitch.
Ruto said the road projects, including the construction of the Sh7 billion Nithi Bridge, are part of the government's commitment to opening up farming areas, easing the movement of people and goods, cutting transport costs and improving access to markets.
According to the authority, the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to make the highway safer by reducing accidents and improving the movement of traffic along the busy corridor.
The 9.76-kilometre road is being upgraded to bitumen standards under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) at a cost of Sh630 million.
Police have launched investigations into the incident after his body was discovered in Cape Town.
But instead of allowing the diagnosis to define him, Nyong’o said he and his wife, Dorothy Nyong’o, chose to turn the painful experience into a mission of giving hope to others battling cancer.
The championships are scheduled for August 5 to 9, with the team stepping up preparations almost six weeks after earning selection during the national trials at Nyayo Stadium.
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader urged Matiang'i not to bow to what he termed intimidation, saying the opposition would stand firmly behind him if the government proceeds to arraign him in court. He added that he was ready to mobilise the Mount Kenya region to support the former Interior CS if charges are brought against him.
The World Bank says the continued dominance of informal work remains a major challenge as Kenya seeks to create quality jobs, reduce unemployment and improve productivity for its growing population of young people.
According to KMPDC, reports received indicate that the fraudsters are approaching practitioners, health facilities and training institutions while pretending to act on behalf of the Council.
The latest fire gutted Senior Chief Nathan Ojungo House, a dormitory occupied by Form Three students, leaving 113 learners displaced after the blaze destroyed the building together with all their personal belongings.
Linda Mwananchi said it would not hold any activities in Ol Kalou from Sunday until after residents vote on July 16, maintaining that staying away would remove what it called any opportunity to justify delaying the election.
According to Gachagua, the public engagement exercise is giving him a chance to hear directly from residents, but he also wants guidance from Uhuru because of his experience in leadership.
The funding model, rolled out after President William Ruto took office, is now facing its toughest challenge since its introduction. Official figures show university admissions have grown from about 70,000 students in 2017 to 202,133 placed this year, an increase of more than 300 per cent in less than a decade.
The Gilgil-Ol Kalou-Nyahururu railway line resumed operations on June 2, 2026, marking the return of services on the 96-year-old metre-gauge line after nearly five decades.
The latest Quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Report released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows agriculture, forestry and fishing activities grew by 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2026. The performance matched the country's overall economic growth, reinforcing the sector's place as one of the biggest contributors to national development.
The Sacco Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, now before the National Assembly, proposes far-reaching changes to the way saccos are regulated. One of its key proposals is to allow members to claim protected deposits from the Deposit Guarantee Fund once a sacco's licence or authorisation has been revoked.
A new assessment by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) identifies several African countries as being most vulnerable to the impacts of El Niño
According to the agency, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a warrant for Qadeer's arrest on March 25, 2025, over the alleged offences.
The men's team posted a time of 1:35 to finish third behind the Czech Republic, who clocked 1:30, while Italy claimed gold after recording the fastest time of 1:28.
The court found that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) acted contrary to Article 157(11) of the Constitution by starting criminal proceedings without a factual basis. It also held that the prosecution denied Ismail his right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law as guaranteed under Article 27.
Speaking to Radio Generation on Saturday, Hakeem's mother, Irene Mutungi, said the youngster's passion for the sport has been driven by consistency and dedication, with the 10-year-old spending at least five days every week sharpening his game.
The Senate Public Accounts Committee made the decision after Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku said KWS had not surrendered the management of the park as directed by President William Ruto.
In a video message, Ruto said the Junior Starlets had earned the opportunity to compete for another World Cup and challenged Kenyans to play their part by showing up in large numbers to support the team.
Spain made the brighter start and controlled possession for long spells of the first half. Their pressure paid off in the 30th minute when Fabian Ruiz broke the deadlock to give Luis de la Fuente's side a deserved lead.
Ruto said the athlete's historic feat had once again demonstrated the strength of Kenyan athletics on the world stage and filled the nation with pride.
Figures from the National Cancer Institute of Kenya show that the country records about 5,845 new cervical cancer cases each year, while about 3,591 people die from the disease annually.
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) on July 16, 2026, secured the opposition's first parliamentary by-election victory over the ruling UDA, ending the party's dominance in recent mini-polls
The championship, the first of its kind to be held on African soil, has attracted five Kenyan teams and now Kenya Rafting Federation National Treasurer Ibrahim Mwangi has described the event as a landmark achievement for both Kenya and Africa.
The proposal recommends that Cluster One (C1) schools admit a maximum of 10 streams, Cluster Two (C2) schools eight streams, Cluster Three (C3) schools five streams and Cluster Four (C4) schools three streams. Every stream would be limited to no more than 40 learners.