The Paris Olympics 800m champion faced a tough upbringing but that was the catalyst as it liberated him from the jaws of poverty to his newly-acquired status Paris Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has revealed how his tough childhood has been the cornerstone in who he is today. The 20-year-old knows the pain of running…
The coming presidential contest will be exciting and whose outcome will be decided by the Gen-Z factor. Since the June protests, young Kenyans have become a major force, buoyed by their numbers. Thus far, Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i are among those out to challenge President William Ruto for…
Elaine Thompson-Herah responds to claims of being ‘unapproachable’ and ‘sassy’ as a celebrity in Jamaica amid her injury problems. Jamaican sprint icon and five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has addressed perceptions that she is unapproachable, attributing such opinions to her intense focus on training and the demands of her career. Known for her private nature…
Miss Universe Kenya 2024 Irene Ng’endo Mukii on Friday, November 29, 2024, announced that she has resigned from the title. In her statement, Irene revealed that she had sent her termination notice to the Miss Universe Kenya Organization after careful consideration of her commitment to the impact of community service through her platform. The 26-year-old…
Allyson Felix pens a heartfelt tribute to daughter Camryn, celebrating her 6th birthday and reflecting on her miraculous journey. American sprint icon Allyson Felix has shared a moving tribute to her daughter Camryn on the occasion of her sixth birthday. The legendary athlete, who holds the title of the most decorated woman in track and…
Syokimau residents forced MCA Daniel Mutinda to pass through waterlogged and muddy roads complaining of poor infrastructure in the area In videos distributed on the internet, local people including bodaboda drivers surrounded Mutinda wanting him to have the ordeal they are going through due to the wear and tear of the road When he hesitated…
As the world observes 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has convened a male engagement forum in Embu County to address rising cases of male GBV. The three-day forum that commenced on Thursday is meant to bring to…
The government has frozen the assets of Nancy Indiveria Kigunzu aka Mathe wa Ngara worth millions of dollars on suspicion of drug trafficking High Court Judge Benjamin Musyoki ordered the freezing of assets, including apartments, land in Vihiga county, and three cars, suspected to have been bought with illegal money Investigators discovered that Kigunzu used…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has commenced investigations into the attack of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his allies during a funeral service on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in Limuru. A statement by the National Police Service stated that the investigators from DCI Limuru are conducting investigations to establish the cause of the…
The pair will rekindle rival at the annual event where 11 nominees will compete for the prestigious award Manchester City’s Rodri and Erling Haaland are the sole nominees from the Premier League in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards. The pair have been recognised after City became the first team…
Oblique Seville’s inspiring journey from personal tragedy to track stardom captivates legends Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green on Sprint. Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has captured the attention of the global track community with his record-breaking performances and compelling personal journey. Widely hailed as one of the most exciting young talents in athletics, Seville’s accomplishments…
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has called on President William Ruto to attract private investors to expand Kabunde Airstrip’s runway, citing limited government resources as a constraint to funding the project. In a post on X on Friday, November 29, 2024, Kaluma highlighted the risks posed by the airstrip’s current infrastructure,…
The Britton reveals the wave of confusion that engulfed the January 2018 incident after he arrived at his training base in Jamaica but nothing was taken away from him Britain’s fastest man over 100m Zharnel Hughes has revealed how he escaped robbery and death by a whisker while training in Jamaica in 2018. The 29-year-old…
Although the side has faced a myriad of problems off the pitch that partly contributed to their failiure to qualify for AFCON 2025, the Gor Mahia defender has admitted that the players should also have shown more desire and fight. Harambee Stars defender Sylvester Owino has urged his teammates to show more fight and determination…
As People Daily marks a new beginning in the digital world, the 32-year-old publication has officially launched a News app enabling readers to access the paper in a soft copy. To help you navigate through the app with ease, the People Daily News app contains key features. Here are some of the highlights of the…