The Harambee Stars goalkeeper feels the Bafana Bafana legend will be a success in Kenya owing to his vast experience both as a player and coach in South Africa and Europe. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno has backed South African legend Benni McCarthy to succeed if he lands the Kenya national team job. McCarthy was…
Kenya Space Agency officials inspect the object that fell from the skies in Mukuku village, Makueni county. [Stephen Nzioka, Standard] The Ministry of Health has deployed specialists to assess and manage public health risks linked to a mysterious object that fell from the skies in Makueni. In a statement on Saturday, January 4, Health Principal…
The US sprint legend has sung the praises of the Dutch long-distance athlete who made history by signing up for three races at the Paris Olympics and medaling in all of them. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has expressed his admiration for Dutch long distance running great Sifan Hassan. Hassan is among athletes who wowed…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua expressed his frustration at being blamed for Kenya's problems, adding that the MPs who betrayed him should apologize to the people, not him. Gachagua dismissed the notion that his removal would improve the country, opposing lawmakers who believed it was a solution Reflecting on his removal from power, Gachagua assured the…
The national soccer team Harambee Stars, will face Burkina Faso tonight in their opening game of the Mapinduzi Cup at Gombani Stadium in Zanzibar. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8.15pm. Kenya Police FC defender Abud Omar who has been handed the Captain’s arm band expressed his desire to help the team…
Chebet, who won two gold medals at the Paris Olympic games, has been forced to relocate to Iten for training, bemoaning the sorry state of Kericho’s facilities which have left athletes from that county at a big disadvantage. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has issued a passionate call to action, urging stakeholders to address the…
The Chinese media industry has been actively engaged in international exchanges and cooperation, according to an industry report released this week. Titled “Development of China’s News Media (2024),” the report, compiled by the All-China Journalists Association (ACJA), indicates that Chinese media enterprises have initiated numerous programmes specifically aimed at enhancing cooperation and cultural dialogue among…
The Department of Criminal Investigation has announced that Collins Jumaisi, the main suspect in Mukuru's murder, is still missing The detective unit has offered a cash reward to anyone who helps in the re-arrest of the suspect Jumaisi escaped from Gigiri Police Station with 12 Eritrean prisoners in August 2024, before being charged with murder…
Jackson who had been sidelined for a better part of 2024 with inujries is looking to evolve ahead an action-packed 2025 season. Jamaican sprint queen Shericka Jackson has offered fans a glimpse into her mindset as she prepares for a high-stakes 2025 season. Following an uncharacteristically challenging year marred by injuries, the world 200m champion…
The alleged mother of Kelvin Kiptum's child shared a touching story of her daughter having a relationship with her marathon runner father, Samson Cheruiyot Edna Awuor Otieno filmed Cheruiyot lovingly handing the girl water bottles as they walked together He expressed happiness seeing that despite all the dramas that had happened, his daughter had been…
Immigration PS Julius Bitok addresses the media during the reception of the first batch of travelers who used the Electronic Travel Authorization system to come to Kenya without a Visa at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on January 05, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] At least 22,000 government services were unavailable for a better part of Friday after…
Activist Ibrahim Mwiti disappeared in November 2024, causing his family to start a desperate search for him Their hopes of finding him alive were dashed when his body was discovered at Thika Level 5 hospital The news of his death caused consternation among Kenyans, with some criticizing the Kenya First government Nairobi: The family of…
Justin Gatlin has explained the qualities that make Flo-Jo the greatest female sprinter of all time. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has paid glowing tribute to Florence Griffith-Joyner, highlighting the late sprinter’s transformative influence on track and field. Affectionately known as “Flo-Jo”, Gatlin, speaking on his Ready Set Go podcast, described the former trailblazer as…
Gospel singer Peter Omwaka, better known as Guardian Angel and his wife Esther Musila are celebrating their fifth wedding anniversary which coincides with the singer’s birthday. Reacting to her husband’s Instagram post celebrating their wedding anniversary, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, Musila described Guardian Angel as a compassionate person who has effortlessly stayed awesome throughout…
Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall rise to gloabal fame was marked by consitent rejection from high-profile meets. Track and field power couple Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis Woodhall have revealed the struggles they faced on their journey to global fame, shedding light on the challenges they encountered early in their careers. The duo, who have…