The Jamaican tried his luck in football but could not secure a professional contract even after training with clubs like Borussia Dortmund Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has opened up on his unpleasant football journey after announcing retirement in athletics in 2017. The eight-time Olympic champion often talked about his desire to make it as…
Two French rugby players face a court decision on rape allegations in Argentina amid legal debates, public backlash and sports reforms. A brother of Argentina’s justice minister who is also one of the defense attorneys in the controversial rape case involving two French rugby players has expressed optimism that the charges against his clients will…
Elain Thompson-Herah has struggled for fitness and consistent form since quitting Stephen Francis’ MVP Track Club back in 2021. Amid growing speculation about her next move as she gears up for a comeback in the 2025 season, Elaine Thompson-Herah remains unwavering in her decision to part ways with MVP Track Club three years ago. The…
Liz Mandey, a woman from Migori county, was proud of her new house that she built without a man in her life as required by the customs of her tribe The woman showed a permanent, well-decorated house and advised single mothers to buy land and build a house Mandey shared that he bought his first…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka,(centre) with Jesus Teaching Ministry Bishop Peter Manyuru(left) and Jubilee party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni during a church service at the church on 24,November 2024.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s strategy to endear himself to the Mt Kenya region is now clear after his Kamba community was on Wednesday reintegrated into…
Gabby Thomas recent favorite thing to do is follow American Olympians Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher on American hit show Dancing With The Stars. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has found herself hooked on this season of Dancing with the Stars and isn’t shy about sharing her admiration for two fellow Olympians who have shone both…
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli emphasized that President William Ruto is taking all the necessary steps to ensure he is re-elected in 2027 Atwoli confirmed that if Ruto continues on his current course, he will win the 2027 General Election easily. He pointed to Ruto's strategic political alliances, including his partnership with Raila Odinga, which…
The five-time world champion had to tweak his tactics and it took him three years to get the winning formula in Paris Paris Olympics 110m hurdles champion Grant Holloway has revealed how an in-depth analysis of his silver medal performance at the Tokyo Olympics proved catalytic to his achievements in the French capital. Olympic champion…
Athletics Kenya is set for the fourth cross-country series in Bomet, featuring top athletes, and cash prizes for winners. Athletics Kenya is gearing up for the fourth leg of the cross-country series scheduled for this weekend at the Kapkwen Airstrip, Bomet. The Bomet edition follows previous ones in Machakos, Kapsokwony and Iten, which have also…
The Grand Finale marks the end of the series that has traversed Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. All is set for the 2024 NCBA golf series Grand Finale set for November 29, at the 18-hole Muthaiga Golf Club. The highly anticipated event will bring together more than 230 golfers from across the East African region…
India is bidding to host Olympics for the first time despite 2010 Commonwealth Games being an embarrassment that muddied the country’s reputation World Athletics President Sebastian Coe is delighted with India‘s interest in hosting the 2036 summer Games but cautioned the South Asian nation that organizing an Olympics was one of the world’s most complex…
A court has scheduled December 18, 2024, for the hearing of a case challenging the Kenyan government’s directive requiring passengers to declare the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers of their mobile devices. The petition, filed by Katiba Institute, opposes the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) policy, which aims to curb the rise of unregistered mobile…
A bar attendant is undergoing treatment for a serious bullet wound after a senior police officer allegedly mishandled his firearm at a bar in Kapcherany Trading Centre, Bomet County, on the night of Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) from Trans Nzoia County was reportedly demonstrating the weapon’s operation to a drinking…
Edna Kiplagat and Buzunesh Dibaba are among the athletes set to receive rightful prize money from the Boston Marathon after being elevated due to disqualifications for doping. Edna Kiplagat and Buzunesh Deba are just a few months away from adding millions to their wealth following the recent update from the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), the…
Authorities arrested 24 Kenyans during a major cybercrime crackdown across multiple African countries, targeting sophisticated online criminals. The operation, named Operation Serengeti, was led by the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) in partnership with Afripol. Interpol identified Kenya as one of 19 African countries with high levels of cybercrime activity. In a statement, Interpol revealed…