John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club in action at Nyanza Golf Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The 2024 Nyanza Open dubbed Hippo Pot got off to an exciting start with John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club seizing the lead after the first round. Kamais carded a solid even-par 70 on the challenging Nyanza Golf Club course, which played…
Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua. [Courtesy] Lamu Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua has died while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital. According to County Secretary Ambassador Abass Ali, Munyua had been admitted three months ago after experiencing a severe headache that led to a coma. He was later diagnosed with tuberculosis of the brain, the same illness…
Money wafting at Mohamed Salah’s face is not enough to make him to move to Saudi Arabia. Mohamed Salah is approaching the final year of his Liverpool contract and the future of the Egyptian superstar remains a topic of intense speculation. According to the Echo one key factor influencing Salah’s decision-making process is the quality…
Energy & Petroleum CS Opiyo Wandayi. PHOTO | Courtesy A widespread electricity supply interruption was experienced today in Kenya lasting seven hours, the second of such incident within a week. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi attributes power outage to a trip of a high voltage transmission line evacuating 288 megawatts from the Turkana Wind Power…
Homicide detectives gather outside Hillside Endarasha Academy admin block as they wait to establish the fire that has left at least 18 pupils dead and 27 seriously injured. [Amos Kiarie, Standard] President William Ruto on Friday declared three days of national mourning in honour of the 18 students who tragically lost their lives in…
The 22-year-old sprinter explained why Noah Lyles’ personality on the track is not his cup of tea and he opened up on why he released a diss track about the Olympic champion. American sprinter Erin Brown has addressed his dislike towards reigning Olympic champion Noah Lyles and why he released a diss track about Lyles….
President William Ruto has declared three days of national mourning after 17 children perished in a night fire which razed their dormitory on Thursday night. Ruto has said the tragic fire which happened at the Hillside Endarasha primary school in Kieni West constituency, Nyeri County had injured 14 other boys who were receiving treatment in…
Parents will not pay the full cost of the university programmes President William Ruto has declared a national mourning period of three days following the tragic deaths of 18 students at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County. The pupils lost their lives in a devastating dormitory fire that erupted on Thursday night, leaving the country…
Bungoma Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany has officiated the launch of The Hopkins Lounge and Doctors Plaza in Bungoma Town, marking a significant health milestone for the local community. Mbatiany lauded the Hopkins Crescent Hospital for its commitment to quality and affordable healthcare. The Deputy Governor heaped praises to…
Josh Kerr has mentioned the mental toll of competing at high levels after a challenging race at the Zürich Diamond League. World 1500m champion Josh Kerr made his first post-Olympic appearance at the urich Diamond League facing a stellar line-up that included not only his arch-rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen but also Paris Olympic gold medalist Cole…
The Deputy Governor of Lamu County Raphael Munyua Ndung’u has died. The deputy county boss is reported to have succumbed to an illness barely two years after he jointly ran on an ANC ticket with Governor Issa Timamy to win the gubernatorial seat. President William Ruto on Friday, September 6, 2024, confirmed his demise, stating…
Deputy Governor of Lamu County Raphael Munyua Ndung’u. President William Ruto has expressed his sorrow over the death of Lamu County’s Deputy Governor, Raphael Munyua Ndung’u. In a condolence message on X (formerly Twitter), the President mourned the loss of a dedicated and progressive leader who made significant contributions to the people of Lamu. In…
The 2004 Olympic champion highlighted two key reasons that make Letsile Tebogo a unique sprinter of this generation and why he will dominate for a long time. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin has explained two key things that make Letsile Tebogo a one of a kind sprinter of this generation. Speaking in his Ready Set…
Seventy children remain missing after a devastating fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri, which has claimed at least 18 lives. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua confirmed the grim update during a press briefing following his visit to the school Friday afternoon. Gachagua reported that 37 pupils have been successfully reunited with their parents, and 27…
The 2004 Olympic champion has condemned the act of putting pressure on young sprinters like Gout Gout by comparing them to the likes of Usain Bolt. Justin Gatlin has slammed the idea of putting pressure on upcoming athletes to emulate legendary sprinters like double world record holder Usain Bolt. In recent days, Australian sprinter Gout…