Jacobs has been tipped to struggle at the Paris 2024 Olympics after producing a dismal outing in his last meet, but Gatlin has warned fans to write the Italian off at their own peril. Former American sprint star Justin Gatlin has come to the defense of Lamont Marcell Jacobs as the Italian sprinter gears up…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the National Police Service to come up with a policy framework which will ensure arrests are done humanely and the lives of arrested persons are preserved. Speaking on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after swearing in the two deputy inspector generals of police, Koome underscored the need to outline the…
The Nakuru County Government faces scrutiny over plans to close the multi-million-shilling Naivasha slaughterhouse for affordable housing and stadium projects. Local leaders and traders have questioned the rationale of demolishing the facility, constructed with support from the Danish government, to make way for the two projects that are yet to be funded. The county has…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has seemingly bounced back from her injury scare a few days ago and was spotted training ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has bounced back from her slight discomfort and is ready for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games following her recent video making rounds. She was to race at the Spitzen…
By FRED OLOUCH Newly manufactured weapons are fuelling the war in Sudan, a new report by Amnesty International claims. In a report, New Weapons Fuelling the Sudan Conflict, released on July 24, Amnesty details how foreign weapons are being transferred into and around Sudan, in flagrant violation of the existing arms embargo on Darfur. “The…
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is chasing history at the Olympic Games alongside his African brothers Akani Simbine and Letsile Tebogo. Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala is looking forward making history with his African brothers Akani Simbine and Letsile Tebogo at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Omanyala noted that he found Simbine in the sport…
Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki at a press briefing at Harambee House in Nairobi on June 24, 2024. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Parliament faces an acid test from next week as it starts vetting President Ruto’s Cabinet nominees. The National Assembly will, from Thursday next week, put the 20 nominees through grilling to determine their suitability…
Ayunga marks return from knee injury with appearance for St.Mirren in UEFA Conference League qualifier against Valur. Harambee Stars forward Jonah Ayunga marked his return from injury with an appearance for St Mirren in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League qualifier against Valur. Ayunga, who earned his first cap for Kenya in a…
The Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has summoned Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to appear on August 1, 2024, to explain why he should not be arrested and jailed for six months for failing to settle his longstanding debt. Kakamega SCC adjudicator Carolyne Cheriuiyot instructed Salasya to appear in person or through his advocate to…
President William Ruto has pledged to equip and modernise the National Police Service to increase its efficiency in discharging its duties. In a congratulatory message to the just-sworn in newly-appointed Deputy Inspector Generals of Police Eliud Lagat (Kenya Police Service) and Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service), shared on his official social media accounts on Friday,…
Ouma helps Elfsborg get one step closer to securing a group-stage place in the 2024/2025 UEFA Europa League. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma helped Swedish side IF Elfsborg claim a crucial first leg away win over Sherrif Tiraspor on Thursday night with a crucial 1-0 win over the Macedonian side on Thursday night. Ouma, who…
The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) has poked holes in the recent cabinet secretary nominations, highlighting non-compliance with the one-third gender rule and insufficient representation of persons with disabilities. In a statement, NGEC said it conducted a preliminary review and made key observations. Out of the 21 nominees, 15 are male and 6 are…
Ingwe have extended the contract of a promising young defender amidst interest from South Africa clubs. AFC Leopards are taking proactive steps to ensure the stability of their squad by securing the services of key players for the foreseeable future. Among the latest moves is the intended extension of utility player Emmanuel Lwangu’s contract which…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has declared himself the de facto opposition leader, challenging the current political landscape and denouncing what he sees as political opportunism. In a media interview on Thursday, July 25, 2024, Owino criticized Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders who recently took up Cabinet positions. He accused them of prioritizing personal gain…
Major video game makers – like Activision, Warner Bros and Walt Disney – are facing a strike by Hollywood performers over the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It follows a year and half of talks over a new a contract between the companies and a union representing more than 2,500 video game performers. The two…