Beatrice Chebet won Kenya’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Monday and she is guaranteed millions in prize money from both her country and World Athletics. Beatrice Chebet is set to pocket nearly Ksh10 million following her Olympics gold medal heroics in Paris on Monday. Chebet won Kenya’s first gold medal at the…
Leaders from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition have announced plans to form a new political party. This new entity aims to unite leaders seeking an alternative to the recently established broad-based government. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement on Sunday in Kiambu County and confirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta supports the…
By XINHUA Namibia on Saturday paid tribute to its late President Hage Geingob by naming the Hosea Kutako International Airport Road as the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. The event was attended by Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and other Namibian government officials, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, representatives of Chinese…
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have expressed their pride in Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa for their win in the Paris Olympics. Beatrice Chebet clinched the Olympic gold in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics after a dramatic race that saw her sprint to victory. The race…
The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has officially confirmed Hassan Omar’s appointment as the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), succeeding Cleophas Malala, who had held the position on an acting basis since February 2023. In a communication to the party, Nderitu acknowledged the recent changes and directed the UDA to conduct…
Kenya’s Bagha and Rwanda’s Prince during the World Triathlon Africa cup at Bofa beach Kilifi. [Ernest Ndunda, Standard] Kenya’s top cream triathletes braved strong Indian Ocean waves and scorching heat to produce a dominant performance that saw them crowned overall winners of the 2024 World Triathlon Africa development championship in Kilifi. The two-day event, which…
Acting UON Vice-Chancellor Margaret Hutchinson. [Jocelyn Njoki, Standard] Professor Margaret Hutchinson has taken on the role of acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi. Her appointment last Friday follows the suspension of Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi. The University of Nairobi Council, led by chairman Amukowa Anangwe, oversaw Hutchinson’s transition. Prof Hutchinson pledged to execute her…
Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m Olympic title in Paris following a post-race incident after his 10,000m win. Uganda’s 10,000 meters world record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei is set to miss the upcoming 5,000 meters race at the Paris Olympics, a title he brilliantly secured at the Tokyo Games just three years prior. Despite…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have until August 16 to respond to a petition from activists seeking their removal from office through a referendum. Justice Bahati Mwamuye has directed that Ruto, Gachagua, and other listed respondents be served the application, petition, and necessary suit papers. The lawsuit targets Ruto, Gachagua, and several…
By REUTERS Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and fled the country, multiple sources said, as more people were killed in some of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago. Army chief General Waker-Us-Zaman said in a televised address that Hasina 76, had left the…
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon won gold and silver respectively during the women’s 5,000m final of the ongoing Olympic Games in Paris,France. In what was a twist and turn of events Faith Kipyegon was disqualified for what the officials termed as lane infringement and obstruction but was later reinstated after Kenyan Athletics officials successfully lodged…
Ghana’s Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, US’ Fred Kerley, Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and Japan’s Abdul Hakim Sani Brown compete in the men’s 100m semi-final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 4, 2024.[AFP] African champion Ferdinand Omanyala is out of Paris Olympics. Omanyala missed…
President William Ruto during the commissioning of Chemususu Water Supply Project at Muserech in Eldama Ravine on August 2,2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto is expected to visit Mt Kenya region for a three-day tour at a time his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua continues to cry foul over supposed humiliation from the president’s aides. The visit will start…
Faith Kipyegon’s disqualification in the 5000m at Paris 2024 was overturned reinstating her as the silver medalist after an appeal. Faith Kipyegon’s name has once again shone brightly in the world of athletics as her disqualification from the 5000m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics was successfully overturned, reinstating her to her rightful place as…
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