Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has weighed in on the controversy surrounding President William Ruto’s response to AI-generated images depicting him in a coffin. Speaking at AIPCA in Dandora, Gachagua urged the President to handle criticism more gracefully and avoid overreacting to such depictions. Gachagua dismissed the images as harmless, noting that children sharing them…
Youth protest against Finance Bill 2024 along a street in Nairobi on June 23, 2024. In a cramped tin-roofed shack in Githogoro slum in Nairobi, Jane Waithera faces the same challenge every morning — finding money to feed her three children. She does menial jobs — washing clothes, cleaning houses, selling vegetables — but the…
Sha’Carri Richardson on why she dons different looks for different races as she gears up for epic 2025 season. Six months ago, American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson gave her passionate fans a pre-Olympic gift. The Paris Olympic 4x100m relay champion changed her looks prior to the quadrennial show, something that drew mixed reactions from her…
Wanyonyi made a late surge over the last 200 meters to snatch the victory from Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop to end his already-stellar season on a high that day. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has opened up about his unforgettable victory at the 2024 Diamond League final in Brussels. The 20-year-old stunned the…
As the athletes look to kickstart their seasons, one question remains: is 2025 the year another sprinter finally gets a hold of Florence Griffith-Joyner’s long-standing world record? The sprinting scene has always been dynamic and following the eventful 2024 season, the top 10 fastest times in the world are likely to change. It is no…
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…