Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (left) duirng the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament launch.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The serene shores of Lake Victoria have become a chess battleground as Kisumu Governor, H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, officially launched the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament on Sunday. This premier chess event, taking place at the luxurious Sarova…
Gatlin has revealed what makes Rai Benjamin a truly generational talent following his Paris Olympic games success. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has hailed Rai Benjamin as a special and generational athlete after his remarkable performance helped Team USA secure gold in the 4×400 meters relay. Benjamin’s strategic brilliance was on full display during the…
Ruth Muchai (left) presents Martin Nderi (right) with the Che Memorial Golf Tournament overall prize at Kenya Railways Golf Club in Nairobi County, November 10, 2019. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Seasoned golfer Martin Nderi clinched the Golden 50s golf title after a successful run at the Kenya Railway Golf Club course on Sunday. Playing off a…
Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has explained why Kipchumba Murkomen is the right replacement to head the sports docket in Kenya. Former Sports CS Ababu Namwamba has shared why newly-appointed Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen is the right fit for the sports docket in Kenya. Namwamba, in an interview on the Safari za Mabingwa show with…
Good Morning my strong man from Dar es Salaam August 25, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of the Tanzanian Newspapers. The post Big news of Tanzania Newspapers today August 26, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Rising star Amaan Ganatra rewrote history as he became the first-ever Kenyan-British rallycross podium finisher at the British Rallycross Championship. Kenyan rising star Amaan Ganatra continues to ride on the crest of a wave with his success in a competitive overseas one-make race series. Having already made an impressive mark in the Kenya National Autocross…
Gatlin has agreed with Noah Lyles on the big TV and streaming situation regarding Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam league that has to be met to consider joining. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has thrown his support behind Noah Lyles’ demands regarding his potential involvement in Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League. Lyles, a three-time world…
Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has confirmed the official kick-off of the teachers’ strike Monday when schools will be officially reopening for the third term. The decision was made during the union’s National Governing Council meeting where they endorsed the industrial action. This is after 68 members voted in favor of the boycott….
Mary Moraa was floored by Kenyan compatriot Nelly Chepchirchir in the 1,000m at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday despite clocking a season’s best. Mary Moraa recorded a personal best but ended up on the losing side at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday, with Kenyan compatriot Nelly Chepchirchir winning the 1,000m race. Moraa, the…
Farah Maalim is the Dadaab Member of Parliament and Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly. Dadaab Member of Parliament Farah Maalim has defended President William Ruto’s track record of development since he took office almost two years ago, saying he has outshone leaders before him. The lawmaker says Ruto, who was sworn into office…
The Norwegian star was no fluke as he shattered the meeting record to win the men’s 400m Hurdles at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Karsten Warholm has returned to winning ways with a stunning victory at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Warholm, competing in the men’s 400m hurdles, clocked a meeting record time…
By OTIENO OTIENO Kenyan MPs have started debating a controversial Bill that restricts citizens’ right to assembly in the wake of the recent wave of youth-led anti-government protests, which saw parliament overrun by protesters. The Bill introduced in the House by Geoffrey Ruku, an MP belonging to President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza Coalition, gives the…
President William Ruto has defended the new university funding model saying it has been tested and proven to work. Speaking during a Town hall meeting with a section of university students at KICC in Nairobi, the president noted that it is the best model to take the country’s education quality to the next level. He…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga and his wife Ida Odinga dance at a Nairobi hotel on August 24, 2024, during celebrations to mark his wife`s 74th birthday. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] As ODM leader Raila Odinga exits the country’s political scene to concentrate on his African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship bid, observers argue that he has lived…
The world champion looked unstoppable in the 400m hurdles race at the Silesia Diamond League on Sunday. Femke Bol clocked a meet record to claim victory in the 400m hurdles at the Silesia Diamond League in Sunday. The world champion has been untouchable in the Diamond League this season, winning all her races, and extended…