The 1986 Commonwealth Games double champion criticized Christian Coleman’s block starts, claiming they are overrated and not on his level. Retired Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson is adamant that Christian Coleman’s block starts are not the best as many people always claim. Ben Johnson, one of the best block starters in history, claimed that the former…
On Thursday, November 28, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his associates attended the funeral service of the late Erastus Nduati. The former vice president did not get the chance to address the mourners as suspected hooligans disrupted the event A video shared on social media captured hooligans uprooting the celebrity tent, destroying seats and…
Noah Lyles has criticized Grand Slam Track for lacking major broadcasting deals, highlighting concerns over athlete visibility and global marketing. American sprint star Noah Lyles has never shied away from speaking his mind and his recent critique of the much-hyped Grand Slam Track (GST) is no exception. As GST prepares to debut in April 2025,…
While Bolt himself doesn’t subscribe to any superstitions, the world’s fastest man admits one pre-race ritual he did that was oblivious to him until the twilight of his career. Usain Bolt, widely regarded as the fastest man in history, recently revealed a curious superstition that went unnoticed throughout most of his illustrious career. Despite not…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has condemned an attack on mourners, including himself, during a funeral service in Limuru on Thursday, November 28, 2024, attributing the incident to the withdrawal of his government security. Speaking hours after the harrowing ordeal, Gachagua expressed dismay at what he described as a deliberate exposure to violence. “As Kenyans…
Real estate developer, Rocksand Homes has embarked on construction of phase two of its multimillion shillings housing project in Kitengela, Kajiado County targeting young buyers. The new project follows completion of Phase 1 of the Plains View housing project which consists of 32 three-bedroom bungalows at a cost of Ksh 162 million. “Our mission is…
The Ministry of Education has released the official 2025 academic calendar for primary, junior secondary and secondary schools, detailing opening and closing term dates for learners and the whole year’s key activities. According to the official notice posted by the government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura on his X account on Thursday, November 28, 2024, term one…
Patrick Matasi opens up about heartbreaking online abuse, including a fan’s death wish, following national team struggles. On the afternoon of June 1, 2021, Kenya Police FC goalkeeper Patrick Matasi was involved in a harrowing road accident that left his car mangled and his family shaken. Traveling with two family members, Matasi’s Mazda Demio veered…
Justin Gatlin has offered advice to sprinters like Kishane Thompson and Fred Kerley on how to stop Noah Lyles, citing Christian Coleman’s victory over his American counter part during the 60 meter dash final of the 2024 World Indoor Championships as an example. American sprinting legend Justin Gatlin has shared his advice for rivals aiming…
A general view of Standard Group’s converged newsroom. [File, Standard] The Standard Group management, led by Chief Executive Officer Marion Gathoga-Mwangi, today held a meeting with former employees to discuss shared concerns and issues of mutual interest. The meeting addressed the numerous challenges facing the company, including delays in payments owed to both current and…
Twanisha Terry lauds genetics as one of two reasons behind her success on the track. Olympic gold medalist Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry credits her blazing speed to a combination of natural talent and relentless effort. T he American sprinter, who trains under Dennis Mitchell at Florida’s Star Athletics Track Club alongside Sha’Carri Richardson and Mellisa…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has disclosed that Kenya’s parliament has partnered with their Swiss counterpart to boost the trade industry. In a statement via the National Assembly X account, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Speaker stated that the two parliaments will collaborate to put in place mechanisms that would foster and boost free…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on Thursday, November 28, 2024, forced to flee after chaos rocked a burial event he had attended in Limuru, Kiambu county. What began as a solemn occasion quickly spiraled into chaos as a rowdy crowd disrupted the event when they started shaking a tent Gachagua was seated alongside his…
Turkish coach Haasan Oktay led Gor Mahia to the quater finals of the CAF Confederation Cup in the 2018/2019 season – their best continental finish this century. Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier has hinted at a potential return for Turkish tactician Hassan Oktay following the dismissal of Brazilian coach Leonardo Neiva. In a recent interview,…
Internet sensation iShowSpeed has warned Noah Lyles over Tyreek Hill potentially chickening out of the prospective showdown between both in 2025 after claiming the NFL star is ‘scared’ of him. YouTube sensation iShowSpeed has issued a stern warning to Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles, cautioning him about Tyreek Hill’s potential antics as talks of their…