Julien Alfred has revealed what cost her gold in the 200 meters at Gabby Thomas’ expense after clinching the title in the 100 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reigning 100-meter Olympic champion Julien Alfred has candidly revealed the tactical error that cost her gold in the 200 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games….
Two people have been rescued and rushed to hospital following the collapse of a building along Station Road in Kahawa West. In an update, the Kenya Red Cross confirmed that a multi-agency team is conducting a search and rescue operation in an effort to find any other survivors. In a statement Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja…
Salim Babu has stuck with the line-up that has started the last three matches as Kenya faces Tanzania in the U-20 AFCON zonal qualifier final. Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu has confirmed his starting XI for the highly anticipated U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) zonal qualifier final against Tanzania set to take place…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi will depart the country Sunday evening for the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) set to take place in Apia, Samoa from October 21 to 26, 2024. During the meeting, Mudavadi will highlight government’s adoption of the Commonwealth Declaration on Gender Equality (2021–2030) and Kenya’s progress in combating gender-based…
Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei aims to restore Kenya’s dominance in global middle and long-distance races through a new season calendar. Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei wants to see Kenya get back to the top of the table as the athletes eye the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Kenya has recently struggled to make…
Comedian and humanitarian activist Eric Omondi has been released after being arrested by the police at Uhuru Park, Nairobi County. Eric was among those arrested as police thwarted the youths’ plan to hold parallel Mashujaa Day celebrations to commemorate those who were killed during the anti-government protest. Taking to his Instagram account, Eric disclosed that…
The four-ball of Emma Gachomba, Ann Kariuki, Judy Waihenya and Eunice Muthemba returned a combined score of 147 points to emerge as the overall team winners of the 20th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the par 72 Thika Sports Club. The event, graced by 220 golfers, saw the team of…
Junior Starlets will be looking to bounce back against Korea DPR at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024, Junior Starlets will take on North Korea on Sunday in their second Group C match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in the Dominican Republic. After a narrow 2-0 defeat to England in their opening…
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has ordered the immediate closure of Fay’s Bistro club in Kilimani Nairobi county after public outrage over noise pollution. In a statement published on Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, Duale attributed the immediate closure of the noisy club to noise violations and disturbance of the…
The Kenya under 17 Women’s soccer team, Junior Starlets held their final training session at VSTS -Parque Central ahead of their second FIFA U17 World Cup group C match against North Korea tonight in the Dominican Republic. The match is set to kick off at 11pm East Africa Time. The Kenyan girls lost their…
When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua bid farewell to President William Ruto as he left the country to London trip. [File, Standard] The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Prof Kithure Kindiki to take up his place has set in motion what portends to be a protracted legal battle…
Kariobangi Sharks extended their unbeaten run with a draw against AFC Leopards as Tusker defeated FC Talanta. The FKF Premier League action continued on Sunday with three fierce encounters as unbeaten Kariobangi Sharks played host to AFC Leopards at the Machakos Stadium while Tusker welcomed FC Talanta at the same venue. Meanwhile, the Kinoru Stadium…
Yalemzerf Yehualaw returned to winning ways at the Amsterdam Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in a course record of 2:16:52. Tsegaye Getachew made it an Ethiopian double as he regained the title he won two years ago, winning the men’s race in 2:05:38 in a close finish from compatriot Boki…
Veteran Jamaican star Yohan Blake has declared himself the best 200m runner ever, reflecting on career regrets and missed opportunities. Former world champion Yohan Blake has boldly declared himself as “arguably” the greatest 200 meters runner in history. The 33-year-old Jamaican sprinter, known for his explosive speed and fierce competitiveness, reflected on his stellar career…
Kenyan comedian Mannerson Oduor Ochieng, popularly known as Akuku Danger is in mourning following the death of his father. Taking to his Instagram account on Sunday, October 20, 2024, the heartbroken comedian shared an emotional tribute to his late father, expressing his sorrow and pain. Akuku further revealed how his father’s sudden death has left…