American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson was no fluke as she beat a strong field, including reigning Olympic champion Julien Alfred, to claim the win in the women’s 100m at the Diamond League Meeting in Zurich. Sha’Carri Richardson has finally earned her sweet revenge over Julien Alfred with a dominant victory at the Diamond League Meeting…
The Southern White Rhino with its calf in Ruma national park, Homa Bay county. Photo by Davis Langat. Wildlife conservationists are celebrating a significant milestone after a southern white rhino gave birth in Ruma National Park, Homa Bay County. The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) announced the arrival of the rare calf, marking a boost in…
John Lejiram celebrates after winning the Hippo Pot last year.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The prestigious 2024 Nyanza Open, also known as “The Hippo Pot,” is set to tee off from Friday at the scenic Nyanza Golf Club, situated on the shores of Lake Victoria. This tournament, organized by the Kenya Golfing Union, is a cornerstone of the…
Police officers during Madaraka Day celebrations at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa. [File, Standard] Police officers have a reason to smile after their salaries were increased. The National Service Police Commission (NSPC) Thursday announced that officers in the lower ranks will get a salary increase of up to Sh4,000. Senior Assistant Inspectors General (SAIG) will receive a…
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has bounced back to her winning ways, earning revenge over Masai Russell at the Diamond League Meeting in Zurich. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has bounced back to winning ways, picking up from where she left at the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne. Camacho-Quinn clocked a stunning 12.36 seconds to win the women’s 100m hurdles ahead…
Fifteen suspects have been placed in custody for flouting various requirements of the regulations and laws related to alcohol dispensing outlets in Mombasa County, following a series of crackdowns led by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). The enforcement operations, which targeted unlicensed establishments and those selling alcohol to…
The reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has continued his winning streak to claim a dominant win at the Diamond League Meeting in Zurich as Kenny Bednarek finished second in a personal best time. Reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has continued his winning streak to claim the win in the men’s 200m at the…
Ever felt overwhelmed by all the regulatory paperwork in the financial world? You’re not alone. Keeping up with regulations can be a real headache, but it’s super important to stay compliant. That’s where the LEI (Legal Entity Identifier) Register steps in to save the day. This nifty system assigns unique codes to legal entities involved…
French President Emmanuel Macron has named Michel Barnier as prime minister almost two months after France’s snap elections ended in political deadlock. Barnier, 73, is the EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator and led talks with the UK government between 2016 and 2019. A veteran of the right-wing Republicans (LR) party, he has had a long…
Grant Holloway outperformed Daniel Roberts at the Zurich Diamond League with Sasha Zhoya and Freddie Crittenden also showcasing strong finishes. Olympics 110-meter hurdles gold medallist Grant Holloway easily outstripped competition at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday night, delivering a stellar performance with a time of 12.99 seconds. This commanding victory not only highlighted his…
Education Principal Secretary Dr. Belio Kipsang reaffirmed the ongoing ban on social activities in schools during the third term. In a circular issued on Wednesday, Dr. Kipsang emphasized that activities such as prayer days for national exam candidates and school visits will remain prohibited throughout the term. Kipsang directed regional, county, and sub-county education directors…
Evans Chirchir went missing on August 31, while his family discovered his body at the Machakos Hospital Level 5 morgue on September 3 The National Treasury, where Chirchir was kept until his death, said he was hit and killed by a car Through their lawyers, the family of the deceased indicated that his wife was…
Odibets has partnered with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to give Harambee stars jersey to fans. In the announcement made on Thursday, September 5, Odibets will be the official fan jersey sponsors for the national team Harambee stars. “We want to ensure fans have jerseys as they head to Uganda to support Harambee stars. We…
Firat has confirmed that Michael Olunga & Timothy Ouma are among the five key players who were called up to the squad for the AFCON qualifiers this September who will not be involved. Kenya head coach Engin Firat has confirmed that several key players will be unavailable for Kenya’s opening AFCON 2025 qualifier against Zimbabwe,…
Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched an ambitious program to revitalize the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and give the city center a much-needed facelift. He made this announcement Wednesday during a crucial entry audit meeting with the county executive and representatives from the Office of the Auditor General. Sakaja emphasized that the county’s record revenue…