USA’s Annette Echikunwoke won silver in hammer throw, surpassing Olympic champion Włodarczyk, but was narrowly beaten by Rogers. Nigeria-born Annette Echikunwoke took a stunning hammer silver at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday night with a massive 75.48-meter throw for the USA, narrowly losing to world champion Camryn Rogers. The former Nigerian opted to represent the…
Kenyans in the United Kingdom have announced a ‘Nane Nane’ protest in solidarity with planned demonstrations in Kenya on August 8, 2024. In posters shared online, they revealed their plan to march to Kenya’s High Commission in London to protest against poor governance. The organizers of the UK protests criticized President William Ruto’s government, accusing…
By REUTERS Bangladesh’s parliament was dissolved on Tuesday, the president’s office said in a statement, a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent protests demanding her ouster. The announcement came hours after protesting student leaders set a deadline to dissolve parliament and warned a “strict programme” would be launched…
The Ministry of Health has issued an update on the Mpox outbreak in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Health Mary Muthoni confirmed that the first patient has recovered. The first patient who was a truck driver was identified on July 22, 2024, along…
The Kenya Union of Nurses and Midwives has signed a return-to-work formula with the Ministry of Health, signaling a new beginning in their dealings. Speaking at the signing ceremony officiated by Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni and her counterpart in medical services Harry Kimtai said the government…
Triton Petroleum boss Yagnesh Devani before the anti-corruption court in Nairobi on August 6, 2024. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers have arrested the prime suspect in the Sh7.6 billion Triton oil scandal, Yagnesh Devani. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, Devani was arrested from his Nairobi offices, and taken to…
With each Olympic Games athletes are expected to break new records. Sport science experts have been speculating for years whether we are reaching the limits of human ability. But they may be overlooking the fields where there’s untapped potential: women’s sports. The rates of improvements in female athletic performance appear to be exceeding that of…
Beatrice Chebet won Kenya’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics on Monday and she is guaranteed millions in prize money from both her country and World Athletics. Beatrice Chebet is set to pocket nearly Ksh10 million following her Olympics gold medal heroics in Paris on Monday. Chebet won Kenya’s first gold medal at the…
Leaders from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition have announced plans to form a new political party. This new entity aims to unite leaders seeking an alternative to the recently established broad-based government. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka made the announcement on Sunday in Kiambu County and confirmed that former President Uhuru Kenyatta supports the…
By XINHUA Namibia on Saturday paid tribute to its late President Hage Geingob by naming the Hosea Kutako International Airport Road as the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. The event was attended by Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, and other Namibian government officials, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping, representatives of Chinese…
President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga have expressed their pride in Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa for their win in the Paris Olympics. Beatrice Chebet clinched the Olympic gold in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics after a dramatic race that saw her sprint to victory. The race…
The Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, has officially confirmed Hassan Omar’s appointment as the Secretary General of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), succeeding Cleophas Malala, who had held the position on an acting basis since February 2023. In a communication to the party, Nderitu acknowledged the recent changes and directed the UDA to conduct…
Kenya’s Bagha and Rwanda’s Prince during the World Triathlon Africa cup at Bofa beach Kilifi. [Ernest Ndunda, Standard] Kenya’s top cream triathletes braved strong Indian Ocean waves and scorching heat to produce a dominant performance that saw them crowned overall winners of the 2024 World Triathlon Africa development championship in Kilifi. The two-day event, which…
Acting UON Vice-Chancellor Margaret Hutchinson. [Jocelyn Njoki, Standard] Professor Margaret Hutchinson has taken on the role of acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Nairobi. Her appointment last Friday follows the suspension of Professor Stephen Kiama Gitahi. The University of Nairobi Council, led by chairman Amukowa Anangwe, oversaw Hutchinson’s transition. Prof Hutchinson pledged to execute her…
Joshua Cheptegei will not defend his 5,000m Olympic title in Paris following a post-race incident after his 10,000m win. Uganda’s 10,000 meters world record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei is set to miss the upcoming 5,000 meters race at the Paris Olympics, a title he brilliantly secured at the Tokyo Games just three years prior. Despite…