Before the Paris 2024 Olympics, Maasai Russel faced intense online trolling, which fueled her determination to win Olympic gold. American Maasai Russell has disclosed how online trolling that she underwent on social media before and during the Paris 2024 Olympics fueled her drive to Olympic gold. The 24-year-old hurdler faced a barrage of negative comments…
On Sunday, President William Ruto presided over the 42nd graduation ceremony at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, where 1,267 graduands received various degrees. During the event held on the university grounds in Chesumei Constituency, President Ruto was honored with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in Leadership. The Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.)…
Two women are overcome by grief following the murder of 80-year-old Karisa Mwaiha by his son Ismail Karisa who was subsequently murdered by an angry mob in Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County Police officers in Magarini Sub County, Kilifi County, are investigating an incident in which a 25-year-old man allegedly murdered his 80-year-old father before…
Kwanthanze Secondary School’s volleyball team during their match with Kesogon Mixed at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Kenyans on Monday registered mixed results as this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games entered day two here in Mbale, Uganda. Buruburu Girls had a good day in office beating Uganda’s 55-45 in their girls’…
Kenya topped Africa’s medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the east African country did at the last two games in 2020 and 2016. Kenya is a dominant force particularly because of the success of its middle-distance and long-distance runners. However, these games also revealed issues and developments that need to be debated in…
Letsile Tebogo’s coach Kebonyemodisa Mosimanyane is equally getting rewarded for plotting his prodigy’s success at the Paris Olympics which saw the youngster stun Noah Lyles. Letsile Tebogo’s coach Kebonyemodisa ‘Dose’ Mosimanyane has not been left behind as his prodigy continues to receive massive rewards for his Paris Olympics success. Tebogo made history when he became…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced that the county will open seven new kitchens this week, significantly expanding the school feeding program. This initiative aims to provide nutritious meals to students throughout the city, bringing the total number of operational kitchens to 17. These new kitchens will serve over 310,000 students when schools reopen, furthering…
Police have identified the suspect as Ezekiel Kwame Mwangi DCI detectives have arrested a man in Rongai sub-county, Nakuru County suspected to have been behind in a series of gruesome murders in the area. The serial killer identified by police as Ezekiel Kwame Mwangi, aged 19 has been on the police radar for his alleged…
Butere Gils player vies for the ball against Kibauni Girls player during their match at Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] National football champions Butere Girls on Monday began their East Africa title hunt with a resounding 2-0 win over hosts Amus College in their opening Group B match. St Joseph’s Girls High School…
Ezekiel Sakwa Mwangi, a murder suspect accused of killing four people in Rongai, Nakuru County, including a four-year-old girl. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A man suspected to be behind the killing of four women in Rongai and Nakuru West Sub-Counties confessed to the murders, citing rejection. Rongai Sub-County Police Commander Wilberforce Sicharani said Ezekiel Sakwa was arrested on…
Unsafe foods, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), contribute to poor health, including impaired growth and development, micro-nutrient deficiencies, noncommunicable and infectious diseases, and mental illness. Globally, one in ten people are affected by food-borne diseases each year. Antonina Mutoro, a nutrition researcher at the African Population and Health Research Center, explains what causes…
The Portuguese forward is not planning a return to Barcelona, focusing instead on his current club’s future. João Félix has definitively ruled out a return to FC Barcelona, dashing the club’s hopes of reintegrating him into their attacking lineup. Despite Barcelona’s ongoing search for a new forward before the transfer window closes at the end…
The Ministry of Health has issued a warning to the public against sharing photos of suspected Monkeypox (Mpox) cases. Public Health Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni explained that this precaution is crucial to prevent the spread of misinformation about the disease and to safeguard patient privacy. “The Ministry urges everyone to avoid sharing photos of suspected…
Businessman Jimi Wanjigi Businessman cum politician Jimi Wanjigi will spend the night at Kamukunji Police Station in Nairobi County awaiting arraignment at the Milimani law courts on Tuesday. Wanjigi’s lawyer Senior Counsel John Khaminwa confirmed he was arrested on Monday afternoon after presenting himself to the Nairobi Area Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices to…
Kenya Chinese Golfers Association chairman Jack Su tees off on the par-three 11th hole at Muthaiga Golf Club, August 15, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Zheng Chaohui emerged victorious at the inaugural Kenya Chinese Golf Association (KCGA) tournament held at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club. With an impressive score of 81 Nett, Zheng secured the top…