The 100m world record set in 2009 has lasted 15 years and no sprinter has came close to breaking it despite a rich crop of current elite sprinters. Jamaican Sprints legend Usain Bolt has maintained that it will take something special for his 15-year 100m record to be broken. The 38-year-old whose more than a…
ABC News has agreed to pay $15m (£12m) to US President-elect Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit after its star anchor falsely said he had been found “liable for rape”. George Stephanopoulos made the statements repeatedly during an interview on 10 March this year while challenging a congresswoman about her support for Trump. A…
The government has reassured Kenyans that the vaccines to be used in the upcoming nationwide livestock vaccination campaign are locally produced by the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI). Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja dispelled concerns regarding the procurement of vaccines from abroad, stating that KEVEVAPI has been successfully producing and…
The government requires at least Sh13 billion to complete and operationalize the Kakamega Level 6 Hospital that would be used as a referral health facility in Western region. Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa assured that the national government will support the Level 6 Hospital, following a presidential…
Some 1400 students from Nairobi County have a reason to smile after Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) awarded them with full scholarship beginning January 2025. The students, drawn from all 17 sub counties in Nairobi, received their scholarships on Wednesday, December 11 in three events carried out in three locations across the county. Speaking at…
Pocket Rocket has unveiled a stunning braided hairstyle for the holidays showcasing her AFIMI brand and celebrating self-expression. Jamaican track legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is set to embrace the holiday season with style as she unveils a stunning new braided hairstyle from her hair care brand AFIMI. After a challenging 2024 season, the sprint icon is…
Faith Kipyegon has shared a few tips with elite athletes on how they can conquer fan pressure and deliver in high-profile races. Having competed on the greatest stages in the world, Faith Kipyegon has shared tips on how to overcome pressure as an elite athlete. The three-time world 1500m champion is undoubtedly one of the…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone recalls the heartbreak of her 2019 World Championships loss. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone seems like a perfect athlete in the eyes of many but she has from time to time talked about moments that shattered her. The 400m hurdles world record holder is undoubtedly one of the greatest athletes but there was a point she…
A crowd erupts in cheers as a young Maasai woman pelts over the finish line, the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, a re-imagining of a traditional coming-of-age rite in the rolling Kenyan grasses. On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the Kimana reserve some 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the capital Nairobi to watch 160 athletes…
International departures terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, on December 5, 2024. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] The government has long recognised the need to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s primary gateway, which is crucial for its tourism, trade, and aviation sectors. However, past efforts to attract investment have been marred by controversy….
Civil society and gender-based activist Shamalla Immaculate has urged both county and national governments to allocate more funds to support the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Western Kenya. Speaking to the press on Saturday after a one-day training session on gender-sensitive reporting for journalists in Kocholia, Teso North Sub County, Immaculate also called on…
Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the most popular track and field stars with her fame bringing in major endorsement deals. But what luxury things does she spend her money on? American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the biggest names in track and field around the world and with her status comes major deals….
Six people lost their lives and 16 others were seriously injured in a road accident involving a school bus and a matatu on the Narok-Bomet Highway on Saturday evening. The collision occurred at Olonin Bridge during a heavy downpour, which likely contributed to poor visibility on the road at the time. According to police reports,…
Bolt’s main rivals missed the competition because of various reasons making it easier for the Jamaican to cruise to victory. Three-time Olympic 100m gold medalist Usain Bolt has said a lack of competition in the 2013 World Championships is one thing he remains pissed off in his trophy-laden career. The 11-time World champion secured three…
Arbantone group Wadagliz has broken silence after their popular hit song ‘Anguka Nayo’ was pulled down from YouTube on Saturday, December 14, 2024. In their statement, the duo which lost their popular song that had amassed a total of 8 million views on YouTube, decried being sabotaged due to jealousy. They particularly pointed accusing fingers…