Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has reflected on his groundbreaking sub-two-hour marathon, sharing key moments from the race. Five years ago, Eliud Kipchoge etched his name into sporting history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour marathon barrier. At the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, the Kenyan long-distance legend ran 26.2 miles in…
Gabby Thomas is excited about competing on home soil at the 2028 LA Olympic Games, aiming to replicate her Paris success while also focusing on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Gabby Thomas is already dreaming big ahead of the 2028 LA Olympic Games where she intends to impress on home soil, hoping to replicate…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions has welcomed the recent signing of a gazette notice that will raise the minimum wage by 6%. The notice signed by Labor Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred Mutua at State House, Nairobi, will take effect on November 1, 2024, benefiting thousands of workers earning the minimum wage. Under the new…
Harambee Stars players are being subjected to ethnic profiling by a section of Kenyans following their loss to Cameroon, a cause for worry given the deep-rooted tribalism in the country. Harambee Stars’ 4-1 loss to Cameroon in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has brought to the fore the tribal hate that exists among…
President William Ruto met with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists and Jua Kali representatives at State House ahead of Mashujaa Day whose theme will be housing. [PCS] Mt Kenya region is increasingly growing restive as the backlash against leaders perceived to have spearheaded the impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continues…
Patrick Odongo’s brace came to Kenya’s rescue against Zimbabwe as the two tournament favourites faced off in the final group game at the Safari Sevens. It was a top of the table clash in Pool A as Shujaa took on Zimbabwe in the final game of matchday 2 with the Kenyan side clinching a narrow…
D’Amato is making her return to the Chicago Marathon after a three-year hiatus. After a tough showing at the US Olympic marathon trials earlier this year, Keira D’Amato is making a determined comeback at this year’s Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13. The 39-year-old American runner, who holds the American half-marathon record, is gearing up…
The ex-Harambee Stars tacticians want coach Engin Firat to stick to one reliable goalkeeper in light of his recent changes and the mistakes made by Patrick Matasi against Cameroon. Former Harambee Stars coaches James Nandwa and Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee want Engin Firat to find one good goalkeeper and stick to him. This follows a couple…
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has expressed disappointment following his eighth place finish in the 100m final at the Paris Olympics, despite entering with high hopes. Jamaican speedster Oblique Seville was certainly disappointed with his performance at the Paris Olympic Games after failing to live up to expectations. Competing in the men’s 100m semifinal, Oblique Seville…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has confirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) will support President William Ruto’s re-election in the 2027 polls. Wandayi, a political ally of ODM leader Raila Odinga, stated that the Nyanza region, which has traditionally backed the opposition leader, will shift its support to Ruto in the upcoming elections. This…
Julien Alfred has revealed what made her triumph over world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100m plus what contributed to her loss to Gabby Thomas in the 200m at Paris Olympics. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has explained how her semifinal win over Sha’Carri Richardson boosted her confidence going into the women’s 100m final…
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has welcomed the French Republic’s stance that upholds Morocco’s sovereignty over the whole Sahara. France recognised the Autonomy Initiative within the framework of Morocco’s territorial integrity as the only viable solution to end this fictitious regional conflict. The King said this when he addressed a joint bicameral parliament adding that…
In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child marked on October 11, Polycom Girls, in partnership with Womankind Worldwide, have launched a comic book on menstrual health education. Siri Ya Mwezi comic book written by Abigail Arunga and illustrated by Nzilani Simu through the eyes of Hakima, a young girl, embarks on a…
American long distance great Grant Fisher has expressed regrets from his 2024 season even though he recorded his best-ever performance by clinching two Olympics medals. American long distance runner Grant Fisher is coming off an impressive 2024 season that saw him clinch two bronze medals in 5,000m and 10,000m at the Paris Olympics. Fisher went…
A Kisii family is celebrating the return of their son, Cyrus Osando, who went missing in 2022, a few days before taking the Grade Eight examination (KCPE). Osando left home in search of job opportunities, initially heading to Maai Mahiu before moving to Naivasha where he worked as a chicken farmer His mother confirmed that…