Sifan Hassan had doubts heading into the marathon and the challenges she faced spurred her to victory. Paris Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has explained how she broke clear from the rest of the chasing park to claim gold in the Paris challenging course, in one of the most competitive races of the Games in…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce agrees with Faith Kipyegon as she sends inspirational message to upcoming athletes on why motherhood should never hinder them from chasing glory. Motherhood has long been viewed as a challenge to elite athletes, but Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Kenyan middle-distance icon Faith Kipyegon are rewriting that narrative, hailing motherhood as a…
Climate change is currently the major threat to the economy globally. Kenya is experiencing more frequent and intense droughts, floods, and other extreme weather events, demanding mitigation measures, including promoting climate-smart agriculture to increase food and nutrition security. This includes developing drought-resistant crops. The Kenya Red Cross, in conjunction with the British Red Cross, has…
Olympics 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell is struggling with different thoughts since acquiring a new house with the process of moving in proving difficult. Olympics 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell might have bought a new house but starting life in it is proving tough. Russel announced to her fans that she had acquired a new…
Raila Odinga will join three other candidates on December 13, 2024, in a high-stakes televised debate as they vie for the prestigious position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The Mjadala Afrika debate, hosted at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, is a pivotal moment in the campaign for the AUC’s top…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has asked young Kenyans going for jobs abroad to maintain discipline and represent the country’s good name when they work in the Diaspora. Mudavadi, also the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary, said that Kenya had a good name across the globe, and the youths going for jobs abroad should…
Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has revealed how she has been encouraged to leave a lasting legacy thanks to mentorship from US tennis legend Billie Jean King. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas is thrilled that she got to get some words of wisdom from tennis great Billie Jean King. Thomas met King at the 38th…
Pensioners have until the end of February 2025 to register with the new pensioner self-registration portal or face suspension from the payroll. National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr Chris Kiptoo says the government is looking to eliminate inefficiencies in processing claims as part of a new end-to-end Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). According to Treasury, Kenya…
Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, has recalled all police officers on leave to resume duty with immediate effect to enhance security operations during this festive season. Kanja also announced the deployment of more police officers including undercover officers to intensify both ground and aerial surveillance across the country. To ensure road safety and smooth…
On Thursday, December 5, President William Ruto appointed the chairmen and members of several independent commissions According to the government gazette notice, the appointment is subject to the approval required by Parliament Former Isiolo women's representative, Rehema Dida Jaldes, was appointed as the chairperson of the National Commission on Gender and Equality Nairobi – President…
President William Ruto criticized the governors claiming they were forced to sign a health equipment contract with the Community Health Authority Ruto revealed that there are seven organizations involved in the distribution of the equipment worth billions to the counties Mutahi Kahiga told the Senate Public Accounts Committee that governors were forced to sign the…
Multiple world and Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon has hinted at the possibility of abandoning her specialty, the 1,500m, in fovour of other races at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Three-time Olympics 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon might have run her final Olympics over the distance as she is exploring the possibilities of featuring in other disciplines….
Another young man with incredible height has emerged in western Kenya, from Busia The young man named Goliath of Busia, joins Bradley Marongo and Isaac Otesa as a big attraction on the internet A video showing the baby giant rolling a suitcase while onlookers marvel at his height has caught the attention of social media…
Bitcoin broke $100,000 for the first time Thursday as traders cheered Donald Trump’s decision to pick a crypto fan to head the US securities regulator, reinforcing optimism the new president will push through measures to deregulate the sector. The cryptocurrency soared through the mark to a peak of $103,800, having enjoyed a blistering rally…
Community Champion against Gender Based Violence Nastehe Aftin during a penel discussion on breaking the silence on disability and gender based violence on December 3, 2024 at the British Residence, Muthaiga. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] At five years old, her world was forever changed. She was torn from the safety of her childhood and dragged…