Unlike modern athletes who get so many incentives even when they do not win any medals, sprinters during Maurice Greene’s era only received medals and nothing else for their efforts. American sprint icon Maurice Greene and British legend Linford Christie have voiced strong opinions about how much easier it is for modern track and field…
The recently concluded Lamu Cultural Festival once again showcased the allure of Lamu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its pristine Swahili culture and history. The annual festival celebrates Lamu’s deep-rooted traditions, attracting visitors to the island’s serene environment with added attractions such as dhow races on the Indian Ocean and donkey races on…
The National Defense College (NDC) students have participated in an education tour to the National Biosafety Authority (NBA). The Defence College is a training facility for senior commanders in the Kenyan military and also from other African countries. NBA Ag. NBA Chief Executive Officer Nehemiah Ngetich presents a gift to Major General Y.S. Abdi from…
Former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi on Nov 30, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Former Limuru lawmaker Peter Mwathi has now says he lied that he “loved” President William Ruto’s government to escape death in the hands of his alleged abductors. Mwathi…
Elaine Thompson-Herah has detailed a humble prayer as she ushered in the last month of the year after a rollercoaster season. Five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah has shared what she wants to achieve as she ushers in a new month. The Jamaican sprint queen has had a roller-coaster season and as she enters the final…
The inaugural Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track will kick of in Kingston, Jamaica before heading to the USA in Miami then Philadelphia and culminating with Los Angeles. The inaugural Grand Slam Track League, spearheaded by former American Olympian Michael Johnson, is set to revolutionize the track and field world. With four electrifying stops across iconic…
Jubilee Health Insurance (JHI) has been named the Winner of the Brand Communication Campaign of the Year Award at the prestigious MSK Awards, recognizing the company’s innovative and impactful Always With You campaign. The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) Awards celebrate excellence in marketing and communication across industries, showcasing campaigns that demonstrate creativity, innovation, and…
Alaysha Johnson has thanked Justin Gatlin for addressing the exclusion of hurdlers from Netflix’s Sprint, sparking representation discussions. American hurdler Alaysha Johnson has expressed her gratitude to former Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin for shedding light on the absence of hurdlers in the Netflix docuseries Sprint. The second season of the track-focused series notably omitted…
Noah Lyles has explained why he does not like rewatching the 200m Olympic final where he was forced to finish third after testing positive for COVID. Noah Lyles has once again spoken about his 200m final race at the Paris Olympic Games and explained why he does not like watching the video. The triple world…
The teenager has set the world a blaze and is tipped to follow in the footsteps of his idol in becoming a global icon Schoolboy Nickecoy Bramwell has said he is looking forward to the new season after he shattered Usain Bolt‘s 22-year-old record in May. Bramwell broke the eight-time Olympic gold medalist’s world record…
Potter’s tenure at Chelsea came to an end after seven underwhelming months at the Bridge. Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has opened up on the challenges he faced during his brief and tumultuous tenure at Stamford Bridge. Appointed in September, 2022 to replace the dismissed Thomas Tuchel, Potter inherited a squad grappling with instability and…
As the transition to the new health scheme, Social Health Authority (SHA) gains momentum, the wind-down of the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF), is equally gathering pace. Workers of the moribund national health insurer are now preparing to shift to new roles, as others begin life in retirement. On Friday, NHIF staff gathered…
The Kenya Film Commission has announced the Deaf Kenya Film Festival (DKFF) 2024, to be held on December 2nd and 3rd at Alliance Française, with the theme Film for Inclusion. This annual event, established by the Deaf Artist Culture Association of Kenya (DACAK) in 2021, continues to empower the deaf community in Kenya by showcasing…
In his marathon debut, Sabastian Sawe clocked a world-leading time to claim victory at the 2024 Valencia Marathon, while Megertu Alemu also dominated in the women’s category. Sabastian Sawe and Megertu Alemu impressed at Sunday’s Valencia Marathon, claiming wins in the men’s and women’s races respectively. The men’s race started with a pack of runners…
Ndayiragije Etienne was unveiled as Kenya Police’s new coach on Saturday after the side parted ways with Anthony ‘Modo’ Kimani. New Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has explained why he opted to accept the job amid the side’s poor start to the season. The seasoned coach, with a stellar track record at both club…