Former Kenyan international Eugene Asike is walking a new path into his career, as he slowly looks to transition from active football to life after it. Asike, who has played for top Kenyan clubs including Sofapaka, KCB FC and Tusker FC has recently moved to England, where he has not only signed to play…
Australian youngster Gout Gout received a special call after breaking a 56-year-old record sparking excitement and recognition from family. Australia’s world U20 silver medallist Gout Gout received a very special phone call after smashing a 56-year-old record at the Australian All Schools Championships in Brisbane. The 16-year-old sprinting sensation clocked a stunning 20.04 seconds in…
Special Olympics Kenya athletes were among the Kenyans who were conferred State honours by President William Ruto at State house today. So did the Mathare Youth Sports Association Founder Bob Munro. Special Olympics athlete Purity Kandie was awarded the Head of State Commendation for her oustanding achievements in the Special Olympic games where she…
Russell became a global beater at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and her time is one of the best in 100m hurdles. Paris Olympics 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell is known for clocking faster times in her specialty since shooting to prominence in 2021. The 24-year-old, who is the US NCAA record holder in 100m…
The NSL club was compelled to refund a token of support from the candidate who was floored at last week’s FKF elections won by Hussein Mohammed. National Super League (NSL) club have been forced to refund Ksh50,000 advanced to them by Kakamega Homeboyz boss Cleophas Shimanyula last month. The Vihiga-based club received the financial support…
Noah Lyles’ fiancé Junelle Bromfield is already making her feelings known to him on what she is not prepared to do once the two decide to tie the knot following their engagement. Jamaican sprint queen Junelle Bromfield may be engaged to a millionaire superstar in Noah Lyles but she is determined to carve out her…
Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo has called for a national dialogue to deliberate on the issues that would foster national cohesion and collective socio-economic development. The governor appealed to the President to convene a national forum, attended by representatives from all interest groups, with a view of coming up…
Jamaican sprinter Nickisha Pryce has revealed her disappointment with the Paris Olympics setback, vowing to return stronger in 2025. Jamaican sprinter Nickisha Pryce has come to terms with a bitter disappointment that ended her Olympic dream prematurely in 2024. Despite being one of the heavy favorites for gold, illness derailed her performance, leaving her in…
Procera Gin has announced Bonface Makori as the winner of its first-ever bartender competition. Makori emerged victorious from a field of 35 talented bartenders, earning himself a ticket to the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail competition in New Orleans in July 2025. Tales of the Cocktail is the drinks industry’s annual meeting place for exchanging…
Clarice Mughoi, the late Elijah Matoke’s daughter is overcome by emotions at her home in Kaptembwo Estate., Nakuru, on December 12, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A family in Kaptembwo, Nakuru is mourning after their patriarch was doused in acid by his wife. Elijah Matoke Maina, 52, was reportedly attacked by his second wife Ruth Jelang’at…
The winners of the inaugural Sakaja Super Cup ladies competition Club Jojo from Kayole in Nairobi East region were in a class of their own as they recorded an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ruai Starlets to start their title defense campaign as the ladies tournament kicked off. Club Jojo, who last year obliterated Kibagare…
The government, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a transformative five-year initiative targeting 820,000 unemployed youth nationwide. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, outlined the program’s objectives, emphasizing its focus on entrepreneurship and job creation….
Governor of Nairobi Johnson Sakaja said that a road in South C will be named after beloved rapper and icon of the early 2000s E-Sir, born Issah Mmari Wangui. Governor Sakaja announced the news at the 61st Jamhuri celebrations that took place at the Uhuru Gardens presided over by President William Ruto. During his address,…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has alerted Kenyans about the recall of substandard Sure Lubricated condoms dotted. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the board stated that the condoms dotted, Batch No. 2405055, manufactured by Indus Medicare Private Limited have been in the market despite not complying with standards. “The Pharmacy…
President William Ruto pledged on Thursday that he will continue reaching out to all political leaders in Kenya as part of his commitment to guiding the nation towards prosperity. Speaking a few days after visiting his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, at his home in Ichaweri, Kiambu County, the head of state noted that he will sustain…