Kenyan teams reign supreme in Mbale

Musingu High hockey team players celebrate during a past game. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Kenya on Sunday showed that form is temporary but class is permanent after demolishing their hosts Uganda to snatch two of the hockey medals on the penultimate day of this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games here…

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Retired Trinidadian sprinter claps back at Asafa Powell for rubbishing his claims that Elaine Thompson-Herah is ‘done’

Powell had admitted at ‘losing respect’ for Boldon for claiming Thompson-Herah was finished as a top level athlete, which has prompted the former 200m world champion into clapping back at him. Retired Trinidadian sprinter Ato Boldon has clapped back at Asafa Powell for rubbishing his sentiments about Elaine Thompson-Herah’s career at the highest level being…

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Ruto Explains Why Private Uni Students Won’t Receive Govt Scholarships

President William Ruto has clarified why students enrolling in private universities will not receive government scholarships under the new funding model. On Sunday, August 25, 2024, President Ruto explained that students attending private institutions will only have access to loans, not scholarships. He detailed that many private universities receive funding from companies and other sponsors,…

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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o launches Victoria East Africa U21 Chess tournament

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (left) duirng the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament launch.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The serene shores of Lake Victoria have become a chess battleground as Kisumu Governor, H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, officially launched the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament on Sunday. This premier chess event, taking place at the luxurious Sarova…

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Nderi lifts Golden 50s title

Ruth Muchai (left) presents Martin Nderi (right) with the Che Memorial Golf Tournament overall prize at Kenya Railways Golf Club in Nairobi County, November 10, 2019. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Seasoned golfer Martin Nderi clinched the Golden 50s golf title after a successful run at the Kenya Railway Golf Club course on Sunday. Playing off a…

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Justin Gatlin backs Noah Lyles on the major condition to be met to consider joining Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league

Gatlin has agreed with Noah Lyles on the big TV and streaming situation regarding Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam league that has to be met to consider joining. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has thrown his support behind Noah Lyles’ demands regarding his potential involvement in Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League.  Lyles, a three-time world…

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