Also known as: Sports PS Elijah Mwangi · Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi · Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi
Principal Secretary in Kenya's Ministry of Sports who met with skating athlete Kelvin Kiarie to encourage emerging sports registrations.
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Capital News
… The latest rankings put him ahead of Roads and Transport Joseph Mbugua, who came second with a net score of +1,762, while Sports PS Elijah Mwangi finished third with +1,650. …
Raymond Omollo tops new PS performance rankingsCitizen Digital
… The event was attended by Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi, FKF President Hussein Mohammed and former Kenyan international Victor Wanyama.
Pitches in peril: How climate change is threatening footballCitizen Digital
… High Commission in Nairobi, brought together climate experts, football leaders, community representatives and government officials to explore how climate adaptation can become part of AFCON 2027's legacy.Among those in attendance were Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi …
Climate change threatens grassroots football facilities as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027Citizen Digital
… High Commission in Nairobi, brought together climate experts, football leaders, community representatives and government officials to explore how climate adaptation can become part of AFCON 2027's legacy.Among those in attendance were Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi …
Climate change threatens grassroots football facilities as Kenya prepares for AFCON 2027The Standard
… Led by Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, Belgut MP Nelson Koech, Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi and Soin/Sigowet MP Justice Kemei, the leaders said the budget tabled by Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi focuses on sectors that directly impact the lives of ordi …
Ruto's allies defend Sh4.8 trillion budgetCitizen Digital
… or Shujaa despite missing HSBC Division 1 target By Mkalla wa Mwambodze June 08, 2026 11:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Elijah Mwangi …
Gov’t reaffirms support for Shujaa despite missing HSBC Division 1 targetCitizen Digital
… This is according to the Sport State Department principal secretary, Elijah Mwangi, who earlier today appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture on the FY 2026/27 budget estimates. …
Ksh.11.02B more needed to complete earmarked AFCON 2027 stadia, Sports and Culture committee toldThe Standard
… The revelation was made by Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi during his appearance before the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture while presenting the 2026/27 budget estimates.The committee, chaired by Webuye West MP Dan Wanyama, heard that the total cont …
Sh11 B more to beat AFCON 2027 deadlineCapital News
… Elijah Mwangi is a scholar based in Nairobi; he comments on local and global matters.
OPINION: Why the Future of Global Stability Depends on China-US RelationsCapital News
… Elijah Mwangi is a scholar based in Nairobi; he comments on local and global matters.
OPINION: Why the Opposition Should Not Misread Ruto’s 24pc RatingPrincipal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo emerged as the best-performing PS in the Politrack Performance Matrix with 75 per cent positive ratings, ahead of more than 50 other senior government officials. The ranking is based on public evaluations, with Omollo receiving 3,048 positive votes versus 1,011 negative votes.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo emerged as the best-performing PS in the Politrack Performance Matrix with 75 per cent positive ratings, ahead of more than 50 other senior government officials. The ranking is based on public evaluations, with Omollo receiving 3,048 positive votes versus 1,011 negative votes.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
A climate analysis presented at the British High Commission in Nairobi warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly; by 2100, major storm rainfall in the area could increase by as much as 68 per cent, the analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence found.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting grassroots football facilities in Mathare and could worsen significantly in coming decades, with projections including up to 68 per cent increase in major storm rainfall by 2100, doubled heat stress by 2040, and 345 per cent increase in water stress.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A climate analysis by Football for Future and Jupiter Intelligence warns that extreme weather is already disrupting community football pitches in Mathare and could worsen significantly. The study projects that extreme rainfall could increase by 68 per cent by 2100, heat stress could double by 2040, and water stress could rise by 345 per cent.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto's allies, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and others, defended the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget as people-centred, highlighting allocations for education, sports, infrastructure and job creation, particularly the absorption of 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers into permanent positions and a Sh408 billion Teachers Service Commission budget.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's rugby sevens team Shujaa finished 11th at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in France, with one win from five matches, dropping to Division 2 after the USA defeated Fiji. The Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Sports reaffirmed government support for the team despite the missed target.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Sports State Department principal secretary told Parliament that an additional Ksh.11.02 billion in Exchequer support is required to complete earmarked stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and safeguard Kenya's hosting rights. The total contractual cost of stadium projects is Ksh.15.11 billion, of which only Ksh.3.74 billion has been paid so far.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya requires an additional Sh11.02 billion from the Exchequer to complete stadiums for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which it will co-host with neighboring East African countries. The total contractual cost for AFCON stadium projects is Sh15.11 billion, but only Sh3.74 billion has been paid, raising concerns over Kenya's preparedness.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that China has become indispensable to global stability and that the Trump-Xi discussions during the US president's Beijing visit demonstrated how China-US relations are now the single most consequential relationship shaping global diplomacy, trade, and regional conflicts.
18 May 2026 · Capital News →
A Capital News opinion piece warns that while President Ruto's 24 per cent support in a TIFA Research poll is lower than the combined opposition support, a fragmented opposition field means the incumbent remains the single most preferred candidate and could still win unless opposition leaders unite behind one candidate.
17 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Senate Standing Committee on Roads, Transportation and Housing scrutinized the Talanta Stadium project, demanding explanations for the cost increase from Sh34.6 billion to Sh45.8 billion, procurement procedures, and land ownership documentation. The stadium, breaking ground in March 2024, is being built for Kenya's co-hosting of AFCON 2027 with Uganda and Tanzania.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Local Organising Committee is prioritising security ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with the Sports Principal Secretary presiding over a two-day CAF and LOC Security Workshop at Kasarani Stadium that brought together security leaders, the Football Kenya Federation, and the Ministry of Sports.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi met with skating ace Kelvin Kiarie and called on Kenyan players in emerging sports to register with the Sports Registrar's office to enhance professional development and gain recognition. The government has awarded Kiarie through the National Awarding Scheme for his international competition wins.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China implemented a zero-tariff policy on May 1, 2026, eliminating trade barriers for African goods and offering increased export opportunities, industrial growth, and job creation. The policy contrasts with Western engagement that the article characterizes as conditional, selective, and narrowly focused on critical minerals.
4 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sebastian Sawe, 31, from Nandi County, became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. He returned to Kenya to a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tens of young people hired as marshals, cleaners, and garbage collectors for the World Rally Championship Safari Rally in Naivasha, Nakuru County have not been paid 44 days after the event, despite being promised payment three days later. Youth leaders have issued a three-day notice to the Ministry of Youths and Sports and rally organisers, claiming their Nairobi counterparts were paid promptly, and warning of street action and office sit-ins if payment is not made.
29 April 2026 · The Standard →
A Capital News opinion piece argues that Kenya is drifting into campaign mode 16 months before the next General Election, with political leaders prioritizing positioning and personality-driven rivalries over addressing urgent challenges like the cost of living and youth unemployment.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the one-China principle—asserting there is only one China, Taiwan is part of it, and the People's Republic of China is its sole legal representative—is grounded in international law, particularly UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 from 1971. The author notes that 183 countries have established diplomatic relations with China on this basis, and 53 of 54 African countries recognise the PRC as the sole legitimate government of China.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →