Hellen Obiri has lamented about the unfair treatment female athletes face as compared to their male counterparts. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri remains one of the most consistent Kenyan athletes but there are several challenges she had to endure to get to where she is. Hellen Obiri started her professional career in 2010 and…
Olympic champion Alexis Holmes celebrated her 25th birthday with a heartfelt reflection on her journey and excitement for the future. Paris Olympic 4x400m relay champion Alexis Holmes has celebrated her 25th birthday with a heartfelt tribute to herself. Marking the milestone on January 28, Holmes took to social media to pen an emotional note expressing…
Gor Mahia’s move for Ugandan striker Charles Bbaale has been questioned by former official Sally Bolo. Former Gor Mahia official Sally Bolo has expressed her discontent regarding the club’s potential signing of Ugandan forward Charles Bbaale. Reports indicate that the striker arrived in Kenya on Monday, ahead of a potential move to the FKF Premier…
Sebastian Coe has unveiled his vision for IOC leadership, promising bold reforms on female sport, governance and commercial opportunities ahead of elections. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe is set to present his vision for the future of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne on Thursday, as he bids to succeed Thomas Bach as the…
Kakamega Homeboyz coach Francis Baraza remains adamant that his side deserved the win in stalemate against Gor Mahia. FKF Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia were left counting their lucky stars after managing to secure a point in their goalless draw against Kakamega Homeboyz on Sunday. The record champions avoided defeat by the slimmest of…
Raila Odinga seeing off DRC President H.E. Felix Tshisekedi at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. [File, Standard] President William Ruto yesterday assembled the heads of the East African Community (EAC) to discuss the escalating conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Under immense foreign pressure, DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda…
Noah Lyles has revealed his favorite thing to do outside of track. Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles has never shied away from expressing his love for video games, a passion that not only entertains him but also influences his playful approach on the track. Lyles, an avid gamer, has spoken at length about how gaming…
On Wednesday, January 29, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said his boss, President William Ruto, is not worried about failure in the 2027 elections Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua had vowed to ensure that Ruto was no longer re -elected in the 2027 presidential election However, Kindiki accused the former Mathira MP of being a non…
The government has dismissed reports by the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) that at least 82 people have been abducted or forcibly disappeared since June 2024. Speaking on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said the figures released by KNCHR were exaggerated and not based on official government records. “As the…
On Wednesday, January 29, a plane crashed in Unity province, South Sudan, killing 20 people inside Unity Gatwech State Information Minister Bipal said the plane had oil workers from Greater Pioneer Operating Company The aviation official said those who died in the fatal accident include a Chinese citizen and one Indian South Sudan – About…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga and new FKF boss Hussein Mohammed visited the embassy of Qatar on Wednesday in what could be a ground breaking move for Kenyan football. Kenya’s football ties with Qatar continue to flourish following a high-profile visit by Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohamed and Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga…
The National Police Service (NPS) has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent police recruitment advertisement currently circulating. In an alert posted on their official social media platforms on Monday, January 29, 2025, NPS identified a purported recruitment notice for police constables as fake. “FAKE: PURPORTED RECRUITMENT INTO THE NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE,” the National Police Service…
Nakuru based surgeon and activist Dr Magare Gikenyi. [File, Standard] The High Court in Kisii has suspended the registration of candidates for the newly introduced mid-year KCSE exams following a petition by Dr Magare Gikenyi. In a suit filed at the High Court in Kisii County, Dr Magare Gikenyi claimed that there was no evidence…
Kenya’s top athletes are turning race winnings into wealth through smart investments in real estate, farming and business ventures for financial security. Money is the lifeblood of professional sports and Kenya’s world-beating athletes are proving that success on the track translates to financial prosperity off it. With substantial earnings from races, appearance fees and endorsements,…
President William Ruto and Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a high-level meeting in Cairo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, to discuss a range of issues aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and advancing regional peace. Ruto later revealed key details of the discussions in a statement shared on social media, shedding light on the agreements…