The Jamaican believes she has all it takes to be crowned Olympic 800m champion as she gears up for a tough battle against Mary Moraa, Keely Hodgkinson, and Co at the Paris Olympic Games. Natoya Goule-Toppin is beaming with confidence ahead of taking it to th track against some of the greatest 800m runners in…
A group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party legislators has rejected the nomination of four ODM members to President William Ruto’s Cabinet. Led by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Hamisi, these MPs claimed the appointments resulted from individualistic actions rather than party consensus. Hamisi criticized the nominees, saying, “What happened yesterday was individuals clamoring to…
Part of the hotel that was struck by IED in Mandera County on Wednesday Victims of the Wednesday afternoon hotel attack in Mandera have been safely evacuated to Nairobi by a team led by the Kenya Red Cross Society. A total of four critically injured individuals were airlifted from Mandera County Referral Hospital. One patient…
Benson Omala is expected to grab at least one award at tonight’s FKF Gala set to be held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. Tonight all eyes will be on the iconic Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi as the football fraternity gathers for the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Gala Awards. The grand event marks…
The High Court has suspended the rollout of the new digital identity cards, commonly known as Maisha Namba, pending the resolution of a case filed by the Haki na Sheria Initiative. Justice Lawrence Mugambi issued the order, stating that it would be challenging to remedy the damage if the court later ruled the process unconstitutional….
US Vice-President Kamala Harris – who’s expected to be the Democratic nominee for November’s presidential election – has held what she called “frank and constructive” talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Striking a tougher tone than President Joe Biden, Ms Harris said she made clear her “serious concerns” about casualties in Gaza, telling Mr…
Malkia Strikers captain Trizah Atuka in Miramas, France. [NOC-K Media] We take a look at the national women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, that will be featuring at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that gets underway in the French capital today. Kenya will face Brazil in their opening match on Monday. Name: Trizah Atuka Age: 32…
In a successful crackdown on notorious thieves targeting locked motor vehicles, Nairobi detectives have apprehended a four-man gang responsible for stealing Kes. 850,000 from a vehicle in Langata. This arrest follows extensive investigations triggered by a report filed at Langata Police Station. On July 17, 2024, a resident of South C-Green Estate 2 reported that…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday, July 25, 2024, arrested a former Member of Parliament and his wife in a raid which led to the recovery of assorted items. According to the anti-graft body, the couple was arrested after the former Isiolo MP Abdi Tepo attempted to open fire at the detectives during…
Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport will premiere on July 31 on Showmax. In its second episode, set to air on August 7, the series explores the murders of three Kenyan runners in 2021. Dubbed ‘Death in the…
A British Olympian has issued public apology following controversial comments about a Dutch athlete sparking widespread backlash and igniting ethical debate. Former British Olympian Paula Radcliffe was at the center of a storm of controversy on Thursday after she wished luck to a Dutch athlete who was previously convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl. The…
Narc-Kenya has announced its decision to exit the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition. The Martha Karua-led party communicated its decision in a letter addressed to Azimio Secretary-General Junet Mohammed. Bashir stated that the exit notice takes effect immediately, in accordance with the coalition agreement. “Kindly take note that our stay in Azimio la Umoja…
Selu Africa Limited Chief Executive Officer Nicholas Ambanya conducts potential partners on a tour of the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River Counties. The company intends to spend about Sh117 billion to develop 200,000 acres of land for irrigated agriculture in the farm over a period of ten years. Selu Africa Limited,…
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She will defend her title n Paris. [File, Standard] The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony this evening has been set to deliver pomp and colour to millions of sports enthusiasts following the event across the globe. After…
Mallory Swanson scored twice in less than two minutes The United States women’s national football team defeated Zambia 3-0, affirming their status as one of the tournament’s frontrunners. Held at Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux, the match showcased the US team’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience. Marta outsmarts Super Falcons The US opened the scoring in…