Olympic legend Sally Pearson has been honored with induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, reflecting on her storied career and the emotional significance of this lasting achievement. Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson has reached another career pinnacle as she joins the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Pearson, who retired in 2019 after a…
Willis Ayieko, a Human Resources manager at Wells Fargo, was found dead after he went missing while attending a funeral While the investigation into his murder continues, pictures of his house in Siaya county have surfaced on the internet Ayieko had a mansion made of hewn bricks surrounded by a green garden The death of…
American sprinter Melissa Jefferson has shared a heartfelt relationship update, expressing excitement about her upcoming marriage. Two-time world champion Melissa Jefferson has taken to social media to share a heartwarming update on her relationship with her college sweetheart. The sprinter became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, former Coastal Carolina football player, in October 2023. Bumper…
High Court Judge Eric Ogola. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] The High Court has declined Rigathi Gachagua’s request for judges’ recusal from his impeachment case. Justices Freda Mugambi, Eric Ogola, and Anthony Mrima ruled they would continue to hear the case, allowing Gachagua the right to appeal their decision. “The applications for recusal are hereby disallowed. The…
Junior Starlets player Valarie Nekesa, who scored Kenya’s first-ever World Cup goal during the FIFA U17 tournament, feels it will act as a major motivation for future success. Valarie Nekesa etched her name in history when she scored Kenya’s first-ever goal at a World Cup following Junior Starlets’ 2-1 victory against Mexico on Thursday. Kenya…
Hundreds of Kenyans have turned up at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on the first day of job interviews by a Qatari-based company. This is after the Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua announced the commencement of three-day interviews for several job opportunities in Qatar. While announcing the job vacancies, CS Mutua…
A prime suspect linked to a series of robberies in Buuri East, Meru, has been apprehended. Fredrick John Mwenda was arrested by detectives from Buuri East, in collaboration with officers from Kathare Police Station. Acting on a tip from residents, the officers raided his hideout in Maili Tano village, Ruiri Rwarera location. “Upon a thorough…
Faith Kipyegon to receive honorary doctorate from University of Eldoret for remarkable achievements in athletics Triple Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon is set to receive an Honorary Doctorate in Education from the University of Eldoret, a recognition that highlights her exceptional contributions to athletics and her inspiring career as a world-class runner. The honorary degree will…
The deadline for submissions has also been extended to Saturday, October 26 at 5 p.m. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Senate’s official email system crashed after receiving over 200,000 submissions on the Constitution of Kenya Amendment (No. 2) Bill, 2024. Thousands of Kenyans sent feedback on the proposal to extend the presidential and other elected leaders’…
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has been forced to adjust his squad for the 2024 CHAN qualifiers against South Sudan following the late withdrawal of a key midfielder. Harambee Stars have been dealt a major blow after Kenya Police midfielder Kenneth Muguna was ruled out of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers. Muguna…
The DCI have arrested the main suspect of the murder of Dahabo Daud Said, Amina Abdirashid Dahir and Nusayba Abdi Mohammed The woman, who was allegedly detained with the victims, claimed her family paid nearly KSh 1 million as ransom for her release, with the money reportedly sent to an Ethiopian bank Investigators found a…
Kenya is set to deploy a second contingent of 300 police officers to Haiti to strengthen efforts to counter gang control in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. The remaining officers are scheduled to depart in early 2025, ahead of a full United Nations mission expected later in the year. This was announced on Friday by Cabinet…
Fred Kerley has explained the misstep that cost him the 100m Olympic title in Paris, believing neither Kishane Thompson nor Noah Lyles deserved to beat him, though he still considers the race one of his best. Fred Kerley has explained how he lost the men’s 100m final title at the Paris Olympic Games and why…
The English Premier League will continue this weekend with round 9 fixtures set to be played between Friday and Sunday, with the climax being a clash in North London on Sunday evening as league leaders visit Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners are eager to bounce back from a surprise defeat to Bournemouth, while…
Double Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri has disclosed why she is not pushing herself too hard as she eyes a second straight New York Marathon crown next month. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri is taking a cautious approach ahead of her New York Marathon title defence on November 3. With just a week before…