US sprint great Michael Johnson has given his account of his battles with Namibian legend Frankie Fredricks whom he has termed “one of the most underrated sprinters of all time.” American sprint legend Michael Johnson has showered praise on veteran Namibia sprinter Frankie Fredricks whom he had great battles with on the track. Johnson and…
A video of Pastor James Ng'ang'a and his wife arguing over a joke has gone viral on the internet, cracking Kenyans' hearts In the video, while discussing the challenges faced by the couple, Ng'ang'a tried to tell his wife what to say but the mother cut him off The founder of Neno Evangelism Centre, popularly…
Usain Bolt has revealed the ‘amazing’ quality of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce which at times leaves him questioning why he decided to retire in 2017. Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt has lauded his compatriot, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, for her remarkable longevity and resilience at the highest level of athletics. Bolt’s admiration comes amidst ongoing speculation about Fraser-Pryce’s future,…
Head coach Salim Babu has explained how Junior Starlets’ historic World Cup qualification has inspired Junior Stars’ quest for an AFCON U-20 berth. The Kenya U20 men’s national team Junior Stars have drawn immense inspiration from the Junior Starlets’ groundbreaking achievement, as the U-17 women’s side prepares to make their debut at the FIFA U-17…
The Government is seeking to move away from short-term, project-based interventions to long term approaches. Prime Cabinet Secretary, Musalia Mudavadi has said implementation of Kenya’s Holistic Productive Capacities Development Programme (HPCDP) calls for a long-term, multisectoral and programmatic approach. The 10-year programme set to commence in 2025 aims to reshape Kenya’s economic future and fast-track…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi when he apperaed before the vetting committee on August 3, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] National Treasurer John Mbadi now says the Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakango is to blame for the perennial cash crunch that bedevils the counties. Mbadi on Thursday said Nyakango and her office should be…
FKF Premier League club AFC Leopards have visited Tanzanian football giants Yanga with Simba next as they seek to learn how to effectively trsntion into a coroprate model of governance. AFC Leopards’ taskforce that is seeking views on how to transform the club into corporate model in on a tour of Tanzania for benchmarking at…
On Tuesday, October 1, a bus carrying students from a study trip exploded and caught fire in Thailand, killing 22 students and 6 teachers. Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit said 16 students and 3 teachers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment Rescue workers said that 15 dead students were from primary schools, and 6 were…
Adam Wilson has now earned his second call-up to the national team ahead of their double-header against Cameroon in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Former Newcastle United winger Adam Wilson has expressed his excitement and pride he felt when he first earned a call up to the Harambee Stars ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against…
By Garang Malak South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Thursday, through a presidential decree, dismissed his long-time intelligence chief and appointed him as the governor of his home state. Lt Gen Akol Khoor, who led the National Security Service’s (NSS) Internal Security Bureau, was replaced by former Warrap State governor Lt Gen Akec Tong Aleu. In a separate decree,…
Muchiri has been recalled to the national team for the first time since October 2021 ahead of Harambee Stars’ crucial AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Cameroon. Ulinzi Stars winger Boniface Muchiri is back in the Harambee Stars squad after a three-year absence, and while the road back to the national team has been long, he credits…
By REUTERS Around 23 bodies have been recovered and 40 people rescued following a boat accident on Lake Kivu, Colonel Molatelo Motau of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in Democratic Republic of Congo said on Thursday. A video seen by Reuters appeared to show the two-deck boat tilting sideways before capsizing in calm…
Nairobi—Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has received a major blow in his quest to prevent the planned motion to oust him. The embattled member of parliament moved to the High Court asking it to order the National Assembly not to include public participation in the impeachment motion. However, on Thursday, October 3, the Judge of the…
UniWorld Group Africa (UWG Africa) and Kasi Insights today announced a new partnership to launch the Gen Z Growth Playbook: Unlocking the Power of Z to Drive Sustainable Growth in Kenya. This comprehensive resource provides actionable, data-driven strategies for brands to engage Generation Z—a demographic crucial to Africa’s future. With a global Gen Z population of 420…
Joseph Odongo left his home on Friday evening, September 27, to go to the pharmacy to buy medicine After buying and receiving his change, he did not return home as reported by his brother's wife Otieno, the brother of the deceased, found the body of his 55-year-old brother in a river in Kisii after searching…