Two children were killed on Tuesday night after a fire gutted the Heni Dispensary staff quarters in Kinangop, Nyandarua County. According to a police report, the fire broke out at around 7:50 PM while the children were alone in the house. Their mother, a nurse at the dispensary, had reportedly stepped out to buy milk…
Retired Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo was among the leaders who witnessed the launch of Raila Odinga's bid to run for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission at the Nairobi Palace. The veteran African leader caused a stir at the high-profile event after kicking a board that had been installed to increase his height while…
Harrison Amalemba of Musingu Boys’ High School in action against Kalangala School of Tanzania during the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games here in Mbale, Uganda on August 24, 2024. [Courtesy] Song, dance, tears of joy and sorrow marked the final day of the 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association…
Joshua Cheptegei and fellow Ugandan Olympians gifted their coach a brand-new car in a heartwarming gesture. Olympic 10,000 metres gold medalist Joshua Cheptegei along with other Ugandan athletes who excelled at the 2024 Paris Olympics has shown immense gratitude to their coach Benjamin Njia by gifting him a brand new car. The gift, a gesture…
Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named the provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia, set for September 2-10, 2024. The squad features a blend of local and international talent, with skipper Michael Olunga leading a contingent that includes Joseph Okumu, Timothy Ouma, Eric Johanna, Amos Nondi, Richard Odada,…
Good Morning My strong man from Dar es Salaam August 28, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today August 28, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Four Kenyan runners will be in action for the 5,000m final where medals are expected as the World U20 Championships guns off in Lima, Peru. Mercy Chepkemoi, Sheila Jebet, Andrew Alamisi and Ishmael Rokotto will begin Kenya’s medal hunt on the opening day of the World Under-20 Athletics Championships at the Estadio Atletico de la…
Umpires David Odhiambo (left), Peter Ongondo (right) and Match Referee Subhash Modi during a past match. [Courtesy] It’s turning to be one of the most entertaining seasons in recent times with the tussle for the coveted Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League still wide open at the start of round 2. The top…
Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela has finally landed a new club in South Africa as he begins a new chapter after ending his spell with champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela has finally been unveiled by South African club Stellenbosch FC, ending speculation over his future. Mandela attracted interest from a number of…
Raila Odinga at State House, Nairobi, on Tuesday, August 28, 2024, where he was officially unveiled as Kenya’s candidate for the chairperson of the African Union Commission. [PCS] It is is now official: There is no turning back for Raila Odinga who must shift his focus entirely to his bid for the chairperson of the…
Jamaican track legend George Vincent Rhoden played a pivotal role in establishing Jamaica as a dominant force in athletics history. Jamaica’s athletics community is mourning the loss of track legend George Vincent Rhoden. Rhoden, who was the last surviving member of Jamaica’s historic 4x400m relay team that clinched gold at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, passed…
St Joseph’s Girls rugby players in action against Mbakulu Girls during National Secondary school games at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, held in Uganda, were a testament to Kenya’s rugby supremacy, as Kenyan schools swept top honors across all categories. All Saints Embu,…
The American 100m record holder has explained the quality that makes Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone unstoppable. American sprinting legend Tyson Gay has shared his thoughts on the unique qualities that make Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone such a formidable competitor in the world of athletics. After her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she not only defended her…
Kenya Aviation Workers Union Secretary General Moss Ndiema addresses the press in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] If Adani Holdings secures the rights to manage and operate Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under a proposed 30-year agreement, Kenyans face an extra tax burden because of new loans agreements. A proposal, submitted by Adani through a Privately…
Lewis, a nine-time Olympic champion, coached Shaun Maswanganyi, one of the members of the South African men’s 4 x 100m relay team that delivered silver in Paris earlier this month. South African sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi has shed light on the pivotal role that American sprint legend Carl Lewis played in helping his country secure a…