President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto arrive at the Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Washington, D.C for a recent State Visit on May 22, 2024. [PCS] Once a globe-trotting president, William Ruto is now held back in the country as the youth holds their twice-weekly nationwide protests. Ruto has so far skipped or rescheduled six trips abroad….
Shericka Jackson’s serial American rival has joined the chat in the hunt for Flo Jo’s 200m world record at the Olympic Games. Shericka Jackson’s track rival Gabby Thomas has joined the chat in the hunt for the late Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 200m world record. Thomas has been a threat to Jackson’s dominance in the 200m and…
2024 Kabete Open champion Adel Balala. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Adel Balala savored sweet revenge of his nemesis, Michael Karanga in a scintillating playoff to win a hat trick on the final day of the 12th edition of Kabete Open. Chilly and misty weather conditions forced the organizers, Kenya Golf Union (KGU), to differ the starting…
The entrance to the JKIA in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kiricho has warned the public against trespassing protected areas such as the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) during planned protests on Tuesday, July 23. In a statement on Monday evening, Kiricho warned that the police would be vigilant in enforcing the…
Shericka Jackson’s coach has revealed the two coaches who sabotaged the men’s 4x400m relay team that failed to qualify for the Olympic Games, citing what they could have done different. Shericka Jackson’s coach Stephen Francis has blamed the unprofessionalism of coach Jose Boesch aka coach Gil and coach David Riley for costing the men’s 4x400m…
By REUTERS Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has fired two senior members of government including the foreign minister in a mini-cabinet reshuffle, her office said. The changes came as Hassan seeks to regain trust from foreign powers over a programme of economic and political reforms, including easing restrictions on opposition parties and media, that some…
Kenya Railways has acquired premium coaches for Nairobi-Mombasa Standard-Gauge Railway (SGR) luxury travel. Receiving the coaches at Mombasa Port Reitz freight station, Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar said the newly introduced premium coaches will be in service soon. “Inspected the newly acquired Madaraka Express Passenger Service Coaches. The new coaches include four premium, three first-class,…
Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok. PHOTO: Jackson Mnyamwezi Government has dismissed claims that the expiration dates of the newly introduced Maisha Card are tied to the timing of general elections. In a statement issued Monday, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Julius Bitok clarified that the expiry date has no direct correlation…
Kenyan striker Jesse Were is looking for a new club after leaving Zambian side Zesco United who he has enjoyed great success with during two stints. Kenyan striker Jesse Were has left Zambian side Zesco United, having joined the club for a second stint in January this year. Were was among the players released by…
By REUTERS Soldiers and police sealed off the headquarters of Uganda’s biggest opposition party on Monday in what a police spokesperson called a precautionary move ahead of anti-government protests planned for Tuesday despite a ban. In posts on social media platform X, National Unity Platform party chief Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, said…
Africa’s fastest man in 100m Ferdinand Omanyala and Malkia Strikers captain Triza Atuka, have been selected as Kenyan flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 33rd Paris Olympic Games this Friday along river Seine. After making history by qualifying for the semifinals at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Omanyala is returning to the Olympics for…
President William Ruto during a Press briefing where he nominated new Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has warned alleged sponsors of anti-government protests, challenging them to come forward and give him alternatives to his leadership. Ruto said he would be firm in protecting Kenyans against what he termed as a…
Batoto Ba Mungu have appointed their former coach Robert Matano after last season’s struggles and they have given reasons why they feel he will bring back the glory years. Robert Matano’s experience and winning mentality are the main reasons Sofapaka settled on him to replace departed coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno. Matano left Tusker this month…
Adel Balala was crowned the winner of the NCBA Kabete Open after a sudden death win against Michael karanga in the play-off. Both golfers ended the three-day Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) series tournament tied at four-over-par 220, forcing a playoff on holes 1, 17, and 18. Each hole resulted in a tie, with…
Akani Simbine has explained what his second-place finish behind Noah Lyles at the London Diamond League Meeting means to him with less than two weeks to the Olympic Games. South African sprinting ace Akani Simbine believes the London Diamond League second-place finish is motivation enough ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. Simbine finished second in…