Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) Secretary General Seth Panyako address the media on September 5, 2024, as the union issued a strike notice. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Kakamega County will not be affected by the planned nationwide nurses and midwives strike, which was scheduled to begin today, after the union suspended the action following an agreement with…
The Red Devils forced Arsenal into a post-match penalty shootout despite playing with 10 men for most of the game to secure a morale-boosting victory in the FA Cup third round. Manchester United secured passage into the next round of the FA Cup following a 5-3 post-match shootout win against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium…
The three-time world champion has explained why Noah Lyles deserves praise, despite setbacks in the 200m and relay. Jamaican-Canadian legend Donovan Bailey has explained why Noah Lyles had a great 2024 season despite losing the 200m at the Olympic Games and ending his season early. The retired sprinter insisted that every 100m runner always dreams…
The former world indoor champion has explained how he handles social media pressure. American sprinter Trayvon Bromell has opened up about the toxic nature of social media, noting that it has even forced him to stopping speaking about his spirituality to focus on his career. Bromell has always been vocal about his strong relationship with…
Olympic champion Vernon Norwood has urged British Olympian Hudson-Smith to follow up on his promise for a showdown against the world’s top sprinters. British Olympian Matthew Hudson-Smith has been urged by Olympic champion Vernon Norwood to a make good on his promise for a highly anticipated 300m showdown at the 2025 New Balance Grand Prix…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has invited the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, Justin Muturi, to record a statement regarding the reported abduction of his son. The summons comes shortly after the CS made bold remarks expressing concern over the growing cases of abductions in the country. In a statement…
Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender Maria Sarungi Tsehai. Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender Maria Sarungi Tsehai has been reported missing in Nairobi, Kenya. Amnesty International Kenya, in a statement, alleged that Sarungi was abducted on Sunday afternoon. “Maria Tsehai, a Tanzanian independent media editor and human rights defender, was…
Tara Davis-Woodhall has reflected on her Paris Olympic gold, and her next major goal. Tara Davis-Woodhall has disclosed how her life has changed since she won the long jump gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. The reigning world indoor champion believes that her win has not only benefited her but also the thousands of…
The athletics-only outlet has cast doubts over Sha’Carri Richardson’s ability to defend her 100m world title as well as her participation in 200m at the 2025 World Championships. Predictions are being made about athletes who will dominate in 2025 and American spring queen Sha’Carri Richardson is among those projected to shine. Richardson is the 100m…
Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin share the belief of track couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall that the 2025 World Championships could deliver record-breaking performances. American sprint sensation and 100m Olympics champion Noah Lyles and fellow Olympic gold medalist Rai Benjamin agree with track and field couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall that the upcoming…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has dared Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management Justin Muturi to resign following his bold remarks about ongoing abductions. In a statement shared on his X account on Sunday, January 12, 2024, Wamalwa commended Muturi’s courage in speaking out but questioned his continued…
President William Ruto, Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson, Dagoreti North MP Beatrice Elachi, and Dagoreti South MP John Kiarie attended the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoreti North. During the event, Ruto lauded Nairobi County MCAs for their unwavering support for the Governor and pledged his support to transform the city.[Elvis Ogina/Standard] President William Ruto…
Socialite Vera Sidika has left her fans in stitches after sharing a video of a hilarious mishap during her recent visit to her village in Kakamega. In a video posted on her Instagram on Sunday, January 12, 2025, the popular socialite attempted to twerk while balancing a 10-litre jerrycan of water on her head. Unfortunately,…
Italian jumps prodigy Mattia Furlani made 2024 a breakout year and a lot is expected from the odds-defying 19-year-old this year. Mattia Furlani made quite the leap in 2024 after a breakout season. At the age of 19, the Italian jumps talent became an Olympic medallist, a world indoor medallist, a European medallist and a…
Russell has announced her next stop after kicking off her season with an uncharacteristic 4x400m relay. Masai Russell, the reigning Olympic champion in the 100m hurdles, has officially kicked off her 2025 track season, building on the momentum of her stellar debut year as a professional. After capturing gold in her specialty event at the…