Concern as Olympic champion Quincy Hall opts out of 400m face off with Matthew Hudson-Smith in Lausanne

Quincy Hall has withdrawn from Lausanne’s Diamond League rematch, leaving fans eager for the showdown disappointed. Olympic 400m gold medalist Quincy Hall has withdrawn from the highly anticipated rematch against Great Britain’s Matthew Hudson-Smith at the 2024 Lausanne leg of the Diamond League. This unexpected turn of events has stirred considerable attention in the athletics…

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Nigerians can’t get enough of Bien’s ‘Wahala’

Since the dissolution of the iconic Kenyan music group Sauti Sol last year, lead singer Bien has embarked on a solo career that is rapidly gaining international acclaim. His latest hit, ‘Wahala’ has taken the Nigerian music scene by storm, soaring to the top of the country’s social media trends and solidifying Bien’s status as…

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Judiciary commits to green justice with new strategic framework

Chief Justice Martha Koome has pledged to champion environmental sustainability in Kenya’s justice sector by upholding the rule of law, protecting rights, ensuring sustainable development, and promoting ecological balance. Speaking at the launch of the Strategic Guiding Framework for Greening Kenya’s Justice System, CJ Koome emphasized that the pursuit of justice is inseparable from environmental…

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KDF still top in National Boxing League

Edwin Muthuri (red) from KDF and Martin Maina from Police take on each other during the finals of National Boxing competition at Ofafa Hall in Kisumu.[Denish Ochieng,Standard] Former champions Kenya Defence Forces are perched at the top of the National Boxing League having won the second leg of the league championships held in Mombasa over…

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Reprieve for Kawira Mwangaza as Court suspends impeachment

Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during impeachment hearing before the Senate Assembly on August 19, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The High Court has issued conservatory orders halting Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment as Meru Governor. High Court Judge Bahati Mwamuye has also barred the Senate Speaker from declaring her position as vacant. “Pending the interparte hearing and determination…

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‘How my mother forced me to excel’- Gabby Thomas reflects on her athletics journey

Parent’s unyielding support has shaped Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas’ journey through academic struggles and athletic triumphs to multiple gold medal victories. Fresh from winning three gold medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, American sprinter Gabby Thomas has become a household name but her journey to the top was anything but smooth. Faced with significant challenges…

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