Athing Mu has clarified that despite media portrayal, she and Keely Hodgkinson are not true rivals but simply two young, talented athletes competing in the 800m. Former Olympic and world champion Athing Mu has opened up about the relationship she shares with her track rival Keely Hodgkinson. The world 800m bronze medallist explained that there…
The country has been warned to prepare for harsh weather conditions from October to December, with livestock farmers expected to be hit the hardest. The Ministry of Agriculture has forecast a La Niña event, which will bring reduced rainfall and lead to a significant decline in pasture availability, severely impacting livestock production. In response, the…
Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen is pushing for government to surrender stadiums to private entities, pointing to the failures of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards as reason why change is needed. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen is rooting for model where government does not own stadiums but rather clubs or private entities. Murkomen says the government…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki says he has no knowledge of the whereabouts of Wajir County Della MCA Yussuf Hussein Abdi, who has been missing for over two weeks. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Security Committee, the CS refuted claims that Abdi might have been abducted by security officers. However, Kindiki assured of thorough investigations…
Former Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala faces an extended period without playing after the Lebanese league was suspended due to worsening security situation in the country. Benson Omala’s dream to play in Lebanon has suffered a setback after the Lebanese league was suspended indefinitely due to the deteriorating security situation in the country. The Lebanese…
Choosing method of contraception : Birth control pills, an injection syringe, condom, IUD-method, on grey As Kenya marks World Contraception Day (WCD) 2024, health experts have voiced concerns over inadequate domestic funding for family planning programs, a challenge that could undermine the country’s progress towards universal reproductive health access. Kenya has made notable advancements in…
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell is excited to compete in Athlos and the Grand Slam Track league, highlighting the key motivations behind her thrill. Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell is thrilled to be part of Athlos, Alexis Ohanian’s women-only event and the Grand Slam Track league. Russell explained to Citius Mag that having…
KCB Women’s Lawn Tennis team saw off Equity Bank 2-1 to win the lawn tennis title at the ongoing Inter-Banks games at the Kenya School of Monetary Studies,Nairobi. Commenting after the team’s triumph, Charlotte Naswa,one of the three team member delighted in the win. “It is a proud moment for us after an invigorating experience…
Manchester United were held to a disappointing draw by Dutch side FC Twente, leaving manager Erik ten Hag not impressed. Manchester United were held to yet another draw in the Europa League league phase by Twente on Wednesday after a domestic 0-0 draw over the weekend at the hands of Crystal Palace. Manchester United had…
Puerto Rico sprinter Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has revealed the perks that athletes have access to at the women’s-only Athlos event compared to other track meets around the world. Olympics 100m hurdles bronze medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has shared the different vibe that athletes are experiencing at the Athlos event. The women’s-only event, set to take place in…
Tottenham’s coach and captain both agreed that football nowadays is not about the quality but the quantity of games. Tottenham Hotspur’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, and captain Son Heung-min have raised serious concerns regarding the increasing congestion of the football calendar, emphasising the risks it poses to player health and performance. With Spurs set to…
The Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) have called off their week-long strike after a meeting with the inter-ministerial committee led to the signing of a return to work formula. The agreement will see the employees in grades13A to 15A get a 7pc salary hike while those in grades…
Former Harambee Starlets coach Alex Alumira is confident that Junior Starlets will not be affected by stage fright during the U17 World Cup next month. Former Harambee Starlets coach Alex Alumira believes culture shock will not affect Junior Starlets’ performance in the upcoming Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup as the team fine-tunes in Spain. Alumira,…
Kirinyaga County Governor, Anne Waiguru has been declared ripe for a national leadership position come the next general elections. Waiguru, who is also the Council of Governors (COG) Chairperson, has been declared as a progressive and transformative leader whose track record in Kirinyaga County has been tremendous. Speaking during the G7 Strategy activation in Kirinyaga…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki addresses a past press conference. [File, Standard] The anti-government protests that rocked the country three months ago were designed to overthrow President William Ruto’s administration, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has said. Prof Kindiki made the allegations when he appeared before a parliamentary committee to answer questions about the ongoing abductions…