When former Prime Minister Raila Odinga hosted the outgoing US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman at his Karen home. [File, Standard] Silicon Valley Billionaire Meg Whitman has resigned as the United States Ambassador to Kenya amid the global aftershocks of President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election. In a statement, the outgoing envoy confirmed that she had submitted her…
Noah Lyles has opened up on his relationship with Fred Kerley after the 2022 100-meter world champion bluntly stated he ‘doesn’t f**k with Lyles’ The rivalry between American sprint stars Noah Lyles and Fred Kerley has fueled exciting showdowns on the track and captured fans’ attention, especially following the recent Paris 2024 Olympics. Lyles, who…
Streaming platform Netflix has finally premiered the docuseries Sprint, following the Olympic journey of renowned athletes including Olympic champion Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and other Olympic headliners. Streaming platform Netflix has recently premiered the highly anticipated docuseries SPRINT, a gripping two-part docuseries that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of world-class sprinters in…
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has reassured the public about the safety of the polio vaccine currently being administered to children across Kenya. The PS emphasised that the vaccine has received the necessary certifications from specialised agencies of the United Nations and should not cause concern for parents. “I want to…
Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has hit out at the latest episode of Netflix documentary SPRINT which he feels is biased towards African athletes. Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has expressed his displeasure at the latest episode of the Netflix documentary SPRINT. The documentary, which gives fans an inside look into the lives of some of…
Poisonous – A horrific accident occurred on the Kisumu-Kakamega Road near the Iguhu Yala Bridge on Wednesday evening, November 13, resulting in the deaths of 10 people. The accident occurred when a truck heading to Kakamega lost direction and crashed three two for 14 passengers. The impact of the accident caused many casualties, while several…
Several people are feared dead and scores injured after in a grisly accident Wednesday evening at Iguhi bridge along the Kisumu-Kakamega highway. Reports indicate that the accident occured after a tanker lost control and hit two Public Service Vehicles that were heading towards Chavakali. Developing story…
At least 10 people have died and 20 others injured after a truck rammed two matatus on the Kisumu-Kakamega Highway. Police say the driver of the tanker lost control before hitting the two public service vehicles headed to Kisumu. Police spokesperson says efforts to trace the diver of the tanker is underway. A police report…
Julien Alfred reveals the two biggest challenge she has faced in her career so far. Julien Alfred has disclosed the lowest moment in her career and the hardships she has already experienced despite her relatively tender age. The Paris Olympics 100m champion presumed that while she is still reveling at her historic win in the French capital,…
Kenya is pressing for reforms in multilateral development banks to unlock climate financing and scale-up climate finance based on new collective quantified goals. Speaking at the ongoing Conference of Parties meeting in Azerbaijan, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for the redesigning of the credit rating matrix to lower the risk profile of developing countries….
Quincy Wilson has revealed the role Noah Lyles and his mother played in helping shape him to become the youngest-ever Olympic gold medalist. At just 16, Quincy Wilson has taken the track and field scene by storm, establishing himself as a promising star with record-breaking achievements. With a historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics,…
Meg Whitman has officially resigned as the US ambassador to Kenya after serving for almost two years, and submitted her letter to President Joe Biden In his resignation letter, Whitman expressed his pride in strengthening the partnership between the United States and Kenya, highlighting community-based initiatives. During his tenure, Whitman prioritized saving lives, enhancing security,…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has described the outgoing US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman as the best envoy the country has ever had. In a statement on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the vocal senator credited Whitman for promoting Kenya’s interests in the global arena such as pushing for trade ties. The Nandi Senator further added…
Kiprop, a man from Nandi county, was deeply saddened by the death of his beloved brother, Joseph Joseph passed away following a tragic road accident, and his death seemed to affect Kiprop deeply Social media users were moved by the photos of Kiprop showing heartbreaking feelings during his brother's funeral while comforting him A Nandi…
The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic in Paris Triple jump Paris Olympics gold medalist Thea LaFond has said she is looking forward to the new season after her historic win in the French capital. The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic and has already amassed other…