From Left: Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Maragua MP Mary Wamaua during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u in Embu County, on November 16, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government to fulfil its promises to Kenyans, now that he…
The eight-time world champion shared his perspective about the Netflix ‘SPRINT’ docuseries that premiered earlier this week. Eight-time world champion Michael Johnson has shared a detailed analysis on his thoughts about the ‘SPRINT’ docuseries now airing on Netflix. The docuseries features top sprinters like Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson, Letsile Tebogo, Julien Alfred, and Gabby Thomas…
The world U20 cross-country bronze medalist crossed the finish line in 27:26 Kenya’s Mathew Kipruto grabbed top honours at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting in San Vittore Olona, Italy, on November 17. Kipruto was among the pre-race favourites in the men’s 10.2km race. The World Cross Country champion led from start to…
Plans are underway for the launch of the first policy on child protection and safeguarding for Nairobi City County. The announcement was made by the Chief Officer for Social Services Boniface Nyamu on Sunday during a technical working group workshop. Nyamu spoke of the urgent need for a comprehensive policy to tackle the increasing cases…
AstraZeneca, in partnership with the Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital (MTRH), has launched an advanced molecular testing platform to enhance lung cancer diagnostics in Kenya. This collaboration, under AstraZeneca’s Cancer Care Africa (CCA) initiative, aims to strengthen the diagnostic capabilities in the public sector, providing Kenyan patients with access to cutting-edge technology to facilitate accurate…
Femke Bol has paid a heartfelt tribute to retiring Dutch Olympian celebrating his inspirational six-time Olympic career and lasting legacy in track and field for the Netherlands. Olympics women’s 4 × 400 metres relay gold medalist Femke Bol has expressed deep admiration and gratitude for Churandy Martina as he hangs up his spikes. Martina, a…
Stephen Francis, who has coached Kishane Thompson into becoming one of the most exciting young sprinters in the world, has now told his protege the mistake he made that cost him gold to Noah Lyles at the Olympic final in Paris last August. In one of the most thrilling 100-meter finals in Olympic history, Jamaican…
American hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone narrates her emotional journey of heartbreak, self-doubt, and rediscovery, sharing how a painful rejection shaped her path toward inner growth and newfound purpose in life. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has achieved unparalleled success on the track but behind the glittering accolades lies a deeply personal story of heartbreak, insecurity…
Kenyan musician Wilson Radido widely known as Willy Paul has sought to end the bad blood between him and fellow musicians Kevin Bahati and his wife Diana Marua, marking a turn towards reconciliation in what had become beef. In a gesture aimed at peace, Willy Paul took to Instagram on Sunday evening, November 17, 2024, to extend…
The World Cross Country champion led from start to finish to cut the tape in 23:32 Paris Olympics double gold medalist Beatrice Chebet continued her winning run in 2024 with victory at the Cross Internacional de Italica in Spain on November 17. The 1000m world record holder who is also the World Cross Country champion…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hit out at a section of political leaders in the country for dismissing members of the clergy. In an apparent response to the backlash faced by Catholic Bishops for questioning the country’s direction, Gachagua stated that it is inappropriate to speak disrespectfully to religious leaders, who often provide valuable…
Despite being a three-time Olympic champion, Ethiopian-born Dutch phenomenon Siffan Hassan does not own a home, and her coach has revealed the reason why. Sifan Hassan, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and one of the most versatile athletes in the world, has astonished fans not only with her resilience on the track but also with…
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo has set a new 15km world record at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop. Double World Athletics Cross Country champion Jacob Kiplimo has broken the world 15km record at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on Sunday, November 11, clocking a blistering time of 40:42. The Ugandan sensation surpassed his own previous best of 41:05,…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has asked congregants at Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi County not to accept President William Ruto’s donation. Terming it as a trap, the vocal political activist urged the Soweto congregants to reject the Ksh5 million donation. In a statement issued via his X account on Sunday, November 17, 2024, the activist…
Seville stands at just 5’6” , way shorter than Usain Bolt, who stands at 6’55”, although he works under the legendary former sprinter’s coach Glen Mills. Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has opened up about the unique challenges he faces as one of the shortest elite sprinters in the world. Standing at just 5’6″, Seville…