Peace-building is a process that facilitates the establishment of durable peace and tries to prevent the recurrence of violence by addressing root causes and effects of conflict through reconciliation, institution building, and political as well as economic transformation. This consists of a set of physical, social, and structural initiatives that are often an integral part of post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation. The …
Kenya is seen as an inspiration to the world in sports especially in athletics. Our success in athletics is known world over and it is not surprising that many Kenyans living abroad have been asked if they can ‘run’ when they announce their Kenyan citizenship. Kenya was ranked second overall on the medal chart …
The author highlighted the workings of VAR, perceived advantages and disadvantages of the systems in football and the adaptations the English Premier League made to the system to make it work in the last issue. VAR has been at the center of many controversies since its introduction to the game. An example of …
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In two previous articles, the author explored the role of technology in sport to include the general advantages and disadvantages. The use of technology has been advanced in sport over the years. In football, technology has been introduced through Goal-Line technology, Foam technology and Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) technology. This article will focus on VAR …
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As with any other area, the sports arena has changed over time and will keep changing. Initially, humans participated in sports as a pastime but over time sports have become big business especially with its commercialization and the ability to unite people from different cultures and backgrounds. Ticketing With the world going digital on …
In July 2018, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) published changes to its Anti-Doping Rules (The Rules). The Rules took effect in January 2019 and carry some changes that will affect all the IAAF’s member Federations. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) of the IAAF supported these Rules and the Chair stated that the new …
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At the World Championships in Beijing in 2009, Caster Semenya Mokgapo won the 800 metre event at the tender age of 19. Her explosion into the scene where she not only dominated the race but beat her personal best time by seven seconds posed some questions. These questions were mostly linked to her muscular body …
Last month’s article highlighted key technological advancements in sport and tied them with Big Data and Sports. Various gains of technology in sports have been highlighted in both articles. This edition looks at what may be said to be some of the negative impacts of technology in sports and opportunities for Kenyans in sports technology. …
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With the increased advancements in Artificial Intelligence in the world, some experts have held the view that humans will be replaced by cyborgs and robots in the near future. However, a majority believe that the benefits from Artificial Intelligence will make life better and easier for humans. The role of technology in the modern world …
Spare World Cup Match Fixing Menace!! Many issues could be said to undermine or challenge the integrity of sports. While doping has been seen as a leading threat to different kind of sport, another threat that seems less unspoken of exists. This is match fixing. The impact of match fixing affects an entire competition and …
Doping in Kenya: Are we in too deep? Kenya’s excellence in running has in the recent years been tainted by cases of doping. Rita Jeptoo, a triple winner of the Boston and Chicago marathons tested positive for the blood-boosting agent EPO. Matthew Kisorio, the other elite runner to be banned, claimed that doping is widespread …
“A great marriage is not when the perfect couple comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences” (William Shatner) Experience has shown that the success of a marriage depends on the couple’s unreserved commitment to do everything within their means to make it work. The integrity of the foundation …
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When you walk into a lawyer’s office, the welcoming smile of the office administrator and the legal counsel whom you seek to consult disarms you and puts you at ease. There are those who require you to pay a significant sum of money to “open a file,” and there are the few who will give …
The acronym “FACES” is not my invention, even though I cannot remember from where I picked it in my voracious reading habits. The acronym forms the foundation for understanding one’s mate, and helps the mediator to have a structured approach to managing marital or other family conflicts. You will agree with me that disputes do …
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Disputes are as old as the human race and are a common feature of social and legal relations between individuals, corporate and state parties both at domestic and international levels. They call for the establishment of elaborate systems of dispute resolution to accommodate the increasing need for expedition and the desire to resolve them at minimal cost. To this end, we now see innovative international protocols, treaties and domestic legislation designed to offer invaluable alternatives to conventional judicial systems whose adversarial scales of justice often do not tip to the advantage of the litigants taking account of the expense in time and money weighed against the benefits.