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…
The AFC Leopards shot stopper has blamed his recent errors in matches against Gor Mahia to ‘dark forces’ but vowed to exorcise all in upcoming Mashemeji derbies. AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo has come out to clear the air on his woeful performance in last season’s Mashemeji derby between FKF Premier League giants Gor Mahia…
The last three games have been a bit disappointing for Sikh Union A who have been compelled to play second fiddle to their crease adversaries. Losing back-to-back matches to Stray Lions A, Kongonis A and Swamibapa A has elicited quite an excruciating feeling for the Sikhs whose fortunes had begun to look up. The…
Beatrice Chebet’s coach has disclosed how they worked behind the scenes to ensure she had a successful 2024 track season that yielded two Olympics gold medals. Two-time world cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet has undoubtedly enjoyed one of the greatest seasons in 2024 with her wins from the eve of Christmas to the Diamond League Meeting…
Four teams composed of former Kenyan internationals will participate in a one day football tournament set for 1st of October this year at the Dandora stadium in celebration of international day for older people. The Ex-international team featuring Kenyan football legends Bobby Ogola, George Sunguti, Joseph Murilla and Musa Otieno is scheduled to play Obama…
Faith Kipyegon will come up against Ethiopian rival Gudaf Tsegay when the two contest for the nearly Ksh8 million at stake at the women’s-only Athlos event in New York on Thursday. Faith Kipyegon will meet a familiar foe at the women’s-only Athlos event when she takes to the track alongside Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay in the…
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has shared how the death of Kelvin Kiptum saw the Chicago Marathon acquire the prestigious Heritage Plaque. World Athletics president Sebastien Coe has said the tragic death of Kelvin Kiptum was pivotal in the Chicago Marathon (1977) acquiring the World Athletics Heritage Plaque in the category of the competition. Celebrating…
The much-anticipated Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Division 2 title chase is well and truly on a roll! But the million-dollar question purists are asking as the fight continues to take shape is: who will win it? The title fight is indeed a two-horse race between leaders Ngara Sports Club B and second- placed…
Julien Alfred reflects on the sacrifices she made to achieve Olympic success in the 100m and 200m, overcoming doubts and imposter syndrome along the way. Reigning Olympic champion Julien Alfred has detailed the numerous sacrifices she had to make in chasing her dreams and how it felt like seeing her effort paid off well with…
Kapseret Member of Parliament, Oscar Sudi, has attacked Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused him of plotting sabotage against President William Ruto According to the MP, Gachagua sought to use the Gen Z protests in June and the following months to remove Ruto from power. His response was a response to Gachagua's new complaint; the…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has remained silent about her future in athletics after withdrawing from the Paris Olympic Games, leaving her fans uncertain about her next steps. Multiple world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has chosen not to comment on her future in the sport after her unceremonious exit from the Paris Olympic Games. She had opened up about…