Julien Alfred stunned the likes of Sha’Carri Richardson to claim gold in the 100m race. In a race defined by relentless rain and fierce competition, Julien Alfred of St. Lucia emerged victorious in the Women’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old sprinter stormed to victory with a national record time of 10.72…
Dr. Alfred Mutua faced rigorous questioning during his vetting on Sunday, focusing on his public statements and tenure as Machakos County Governor. Nominated by President William Ruto for the Labour and Social Protection role, Dr. Mutua was required to address his association with the owner of a recruitment firm that allegedly defrauded Kenyans from Uasin…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO The final contenders for the upcoming race for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission’s seat may be narrower than earlier thought. But each candidate’s pitch reflects the continental body’s enduring challenges. Ahead of the August 6 deadline, it is turning out that Somalia’s Fawzia Adam and Seychellois contender Vincent Meriton have…
Cabinet Secretary nominee for Public Service and Human Capital Management Justin Muturi is worth Ksh801 million. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Sunday, August 4, 2024, Muturi indicated that his wealth appreciated by about 5.6 per cent from October 2022 when he faced the same committee to defend his suitability for the…
The Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Gender, Culture, and Heritage Stella Soi Lang’at says she will be hesitant to advise the President to dissolve Parliament over failure to enact legislation to actualize two-thirds gender rule. She says she will not revisit the radical advice given to the President by Former Chief Justice David Maraga to suspend…
Kisii School Rugby team in action against Otieno Oyoo (right) during Regional Secondary school games at Cardinal Otunga high school Mosocho.[Sammy Omingo, Standard] Otieno Oyoo High School from Kisumu County is set to make a memorable debut at the national games, facing Nairobi School in their opening match on Monday at the Kisii School rugby…
A general view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entrance. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the high-stakes world of billion-dollar conglomerates, the Adani Group stands out as a symbol of ambition and controversy. At its helm is Gautam Adani, a man whose dramatic rise from a humble commodities trader to one of Asia’s richest individuals is…
Sha’Carri Richardson has showered Jamaican wunderkind Tia Clayton following her performance in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympics. Sha’Carri Richardson was in awe of Tia Clayton’s performance in the women’s 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Clayton was Jamaica’s sole representative in the final of the race, managing to clock 11.04 for a…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has denied issuing a viral statement that accused Cooperative Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya of perjury. EACC Spokesman Eric Ngumbi clarified that the alleged statement, which claimed Oparanya lied under oath before the National Assembly committee on appointments, is entirely fabricated. “The viral statement is fake as the EACC…
By XINHUA Uganda on Friday announced the detection of two cases of mpox imported from the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in the western district of Kasese. The cases were among six suspected infections in Mpondwe and Bwera, towns bordering the DRC, according to Henry Mwebesa, director general of Health Services at Uganda’s…
Cabinet Secretary nominee in the Ministry of Gender, Culture, Arts, and Heritage Stella Soi has valued her wealth at Ksh70 million. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointment on Sunday, August 4, 2024, Soi, who was the last CS nominee to be vetted, stated that her wealth is mainly made up of different assets,…
Sprinter Zablon Ekwam sustained an injury and failed to finish his 400m qualification race at the ongoing Paris Olympic Games. Ekwam who lined up in the final heat tripped and fell on the first bend while in a leading position. He did not continue with the race and required medical attention after lying on…
It is August 4, 2024 where Wakali will appear Bongo Flveni, Rayvanny and Marioo, Harmonize are among the artists who participated in the Shamra za Mwananchi 'Yanga SC' which is currently ongoing at Benjamini Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam These are some pictures from that day Citizen. . . . . . . ….
US’ Noah Lyles (C) crosses the finish line ahead of Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo (2nd L), Italy’s Lamont Marcell Jacobs (L), Jamaica’s Oblique Seville (unseen), South Africa’s Akani Simbine (2nd R) and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson (R) in the men’s 100m final. [AFP] World champion Noah Lyles roared to victory in 9.79sec to claim gold in a…
It is August 4, 2024 from Mkapa where the Young Africans Club is their special day accompanied by the identification of the players as well as other things in the way of the new season 2024/25. Now here I have moved the picture for you to witness our President Eng. Hersi Said presenting the Official…