Nothing can ill-afford to disturb Wanyonyi on the track after seeing it all despite his age Claudio Berardelli is in awe of the Paris Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi‘s mindset and has lauded him as an incredible talent. The remarks of Wanyonyi’s coach come in the wake of his Paris heroics where the 20-year-old obliterated…
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua is seeking clearance from Ugandan government to represent veteran opposition leader Kizza Besigye in his ongoing trial before the General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala. Karua through her official X account on Sunday, December 1, 2024, stated that she had already arrived in Kampala and that she was pushing…
Police in Kisii County are holding a drug-peddling suspect who was arrested after a dramatic chase, and bags of bhang intercepted at the Gesonso area in the outskirts of Kisii town. The suspect was in a vehicle, NZE make, Registration No. KBT 725C, headed to Kisii town from…
Namibia’s top opposition presidential candidate, Panduleni Itula, said Saturday that his party would not recognise the results of a controversially extended election marred by chaos and allegations of foul play. Speaking just before the close of polls on the final day of voting, Itula, whose Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is hoping to end 34…
The BBC is under scrutiny over its response to allegations against former MasterChef host Gregg Wallace, particularly regarding claims dating back as far as 2017. Fresh questions have emerged after an internal email from that time revealed BBC executive Kate Phillips described Wallace’s behaviour on the show as “unacceptable.” Presenter Aasmah Mir had initially raised…
Julien Alfred has become an apartment owner as well as brand ambassador for a prestigious hotel in St. Lucia. Saint Lucia’s golden girl, Julien Alfred, has added another milestone to her growing list of achievements. The 23-year-old, who became Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic gold medalist at the 2024 Summer Olympics, has announced her latest venture,…
Junelle Bromfield has expressed excitement about how things are coming out as she gears up to host family members for Christmas. Noah Lyles’ fiancée Junelle Bromfield is bubbling with excitement ahead of the festive season as she looks to decorate their new home. Junelle Bromfield revealed that this Christmas, the couple will be hosting their…
Justin Gatlin has commended Bednarek’s motivation for Olympic glory and his ability be vulnerable. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has publicly commended Kenny Bednarek for his heartfelt motivation and resilience on the path to Olympic glory. Bednarek’s journey, highlighted in Netflix’s docuseries Sprint, has struck a chord with fans and fellow athletes alike, including Gatlin….
As nations commemorate World HIV/AIDS Day, new infections among youth and key populations continue to pose a significant challenge in managing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. A report from the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NASCOP) revealed that in 2022, Kenya recorded 22,154 new HIV infections. The report also highlighted that 88,853 young people aged 10-19 were…
Shakib Cham Lutaaya has come out to dispel rumours of him cheating on his wife Zari Hassan. In her lengthy statement shared via his official social media pages, Shakib made it clear that contrary to reports that he was cheating on his wife with multiple women, the said women he is accused of cheating with…
Kenya on Sunday joined the rest of the world in marking World AIDS Day 2024, with a half marathon being the highlight of the day. The marathon, organised by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), featured five races: the Wheelchair Race, Half Marathon, CEO’s Race, 10 km Run, and 5 km Family Fun Run….
Residents struggle with floods following a downpour at Bamburi in Mombasa County on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] The Kenyan government has issued a flood alert following heavy rains affecting several parts of the country. Disaster response teams have begun evacuating more than 240 households impacted by the ongoing floods nationwide, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration said in…
Richard Odada’s Dundee United get one over Harambee Stars teammate Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in epic Scottish top flight encounter. Richard Odada’s Dundee United triumphed 2-0 over Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in a lively Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday evening. Despite both Kenyan players being named in their respective matchday squads, neither made a significant…
20 firefighters and rescuers from Kiambu County have graduated after intensive eight-month specialised Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training in collaboration with Poland. The training, which began in March 2024, was a partnership of the County with the Polish Government through the Polish Centre for International Aid, which has strengthened Kiambu’s disaster response capacity and…
The defenderwas rock solid in an unorthodox right back role as Bristol City trounced Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Agyle 4-0 on Saturday to boost their Premier League promotion hopes. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner played a pivotal role in Bristol City’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Ashton Gate on Saturday, piling further pressure on…