Usain Bolt credits his success to coach Glen Mills’ guidance while criticising those who failed to appreciate and follow his coaching. Usain Bolt has given his former coach, Glen Mills, flowers, noting that he remains one of the greatest individuals whom he has ever crossed paths with. The Jamaican sprint legend revealed that one reason…
The Chair IEBC selection panel Dr Nelson Makanda joins his colleagues in addressing the press on 11/2/25 in Naivasha on the selection of new IEBC commissioners. The panel has assured the country that there will be a new electoral body in office by the end of April 2025.[Antony Gitonga/Standard] The process of constituting a substantive…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has reflected on her resilience, identity, and embracing life beyond the track. For female athletes, having a child is one of the scariest things and one of the greatest female sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser has also faced that fear. After having her son at 30 in 2017, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce knew that her purpose was…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone may be a dominant force nowadays, but she once struggled with anxiety issues that left her having to rely on sleeping pills and anti-depressants. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is widely celebrated for her dominance in the 400-meter hurdles, with six world records and an Olympic title to her name by the age of 25. Yet,…
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atellah. [File, Standard] Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General Davji Bhimji Atellah has warned of a possible doctors’ strike over unpaid salary agreements for intern doctors. Atellah, in a post on X on Tuesday, February 18, said doctors would not…
Main suspect in Muchai’s murder requests court to avail his ID for child’s ID application Court gavel. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels The main suspect in the murder of former Kabete Member of Parliament (MP), the late George Muchai, Erick Muyera Isabwa on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, requested the court to avail…
British Olympian Josh Ker was poised to compete at the 2025 Milrose games against Yared Nuguse but faced a late withdrawal. Olympic silver medalist Josh Kerr has opened up about his absence from the 2025 Milrose Games, where he was expected to face off against top competitors, including Yared Nuguse. The highly anticipated showdown ultimately…
The late Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association Chairman Johnson Nzioka. [File, Standard] Education stakeholders are mourning the loss of Johnson Nzioka, the National Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (Kepsha). In a statement, Kepsha said that Nzioka’s demise has left a void in the hearts of thousands of head teachers, teachers,…
Kenny Bednarek is building his financial cushion while still at the peak of his career. Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has opened up about his tumultuous upbringing, which has shaped him into a financially savvy investor. With a firm understanding of the fleeting nature of a track and field career, Bednarek is urging fellow athletes…
How Job Ochieng went from Ligi Ndogo to becoming an exciting prospect at La Liga giants Real Sociedad Real Sociedad midfielder Job Nguono Ochieng has emerged as a promising talent in Spanish football, making waves with the club’s B team in the third tier. However, his journey to this stage has been anything but smooth,…
When Usain Bolt rubbished any chances of his 100 & 200m world records being broken anytime soon. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has laughed off chances of having his 100 and 200m world records inevitably smashed anytime soon. Bolt’s 9.58 seconds and 19.19 seconds in both categories have lasted more than a decade, with no…
Former KPC employees slapped with 9-year jail terms for stealing petroleum products Reuben Andolo and co-accused pair of Joseph Mbugua and Mutai Micah in court. PHOTO/@ODDP_KE/x Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees have been sentenced to serve nine years imprisonment or pay a fine of Ksh10 million each for theft of petroleum products….
Waititu to know fate on bond application next week Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu testifies in self-defence on Wednesday during the hearing of a case where he is charged with abuse of office and corruption during his tenure as the governor. PHOTO/Charles Mathai Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu who was sentenced to 12-years in…
Ezekiel Kemboi is determined to reclaim Kenya’s steeplechase glory from Soufiane El Bakkali at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Steeplechase legend Ezekiel Kemboi believes that Soufiane El Bakkali will not be in a position to defend his world title at the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The two-time Olympic champion has since ventured…
Commonwealth secretary general raises alarm over Besigye’s detention Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland. PHOTO/@commonwealthsec/X Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, raised an alarm over the detention of the country’s opposition figure Kizza Besigye. Scotland indicated that the Commonwealth was troubled by Besigye’s detention alongside Haji Obeid Lutale and Eron Kiiza which…