A track athlete was raided by anti-doping officials at the Olympic village days before securing a bronze medal in the 800m event. Olympic 800m bronze medallist Djamel Sedjati is believed to be still under scrutiny by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) following a dramatic raid in the Olympic village just days before the final event….
By REUTERS Uganda handed over the almost 100 Congolese police officers who had fled across the border to Kanungu District in Southwestern Uganda to escape fighting between M23 rebels and Congo’s military, a Ugandan military spokesperson said Friday. The statement said the police officers’ national identities had been confirmed, and that they had been allowed to enter…
Kenyan singer Brown Mauzo has hinted at another s**t at ‘I do’ after his previous matrimonial misfire with socialite Vera Sidika. The ‘Natamani’ hitmaker teased his Instagram followers, suggesting he’s ready to walk down the aisle again, this time with his new flame, Nancy Kabinga. “This angel is giving me vibes to marry again. I confirm…
Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) has refuted an audit report by the Auditor General on violation of various laws may have resulted in loss of public funds. In a statement, the state agency termed the allegations published in a section of the media of losing billions of shillings for the Financial Year ending June 30,…
KCB FC head coach Patrick Odhiambo during a training session. [Courtesy] Football Kenya Federation-Premier League (FKF-PL) side KCB FC is intensifying its preparations ahead of the league kick-off on August 24, 2024. The side has acquired the services of their former striker Francis Kahiro and also reinforced the midfield by bringing back Dennis Maruti. The…
Fred Kerley, Letsile Tebogo, and Erriyon Knighton are gearing up for a thrilling sprint clash at the Lausanne Diamond League event. US sprint star Fred Kerley will continue his 2024 Wanda Diamond League campaign in Lausanne on August 22nd, setting the stage for a riveting showdown against Botswanan sensation Letsile Tebogo in the men’s 200…
By REUTERS Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland executed 10 fighters from Islamist militant group Al Shabaab on Saturday, the region’s police said in a statement. The executions, by firing squad, in Galkayo in the state’s Mudug region, followed a trial of the fighters in a military court where they were sentenced to death for involvement…
After almost a year of waiting and dealing with various hurdles, the first contingent of Kenyan Police officers touched down at Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince ready to begin an almost impossible mission of restoring peace in the Caribbean nation. The first tranche of security officers disembarked from a plane with wéápons in their hands on June…
Women Governors have said Kenya is ripe for a female Deputy President and asked their Kirinyaga counterpart Anne Waiguru to take on the mantle during the 2027 elections. The Governors said Waiguru has demonstrated that she has the capacity to become the country’s second in command. Speaking in Machakos during the launch of G7 strategy,…
KCB’s Michael Wamalwa (center) in action against Blak Blad at Dala Sevens. [Washington Onyango,Standard] KCB Rugby and Kabras Sugar on Saturday morning begun their hunt for the Dala Sevens title with easy wins as the battle to claim the 2024 National Sevens Circuit continues. KCB who are in Group B together with Nondescripts, Homeboys and…
Just days after the Paris Olympics, Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen reignite their rivalry, aiming for redemption and dominance. Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will face off again in what is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in track and field. The American and Norwegian will meet at the Lausanne Diamond League on August…
The United Kingdom (UK) has issued a safety advisory, urging its citizens in Kenya to avoid the Northern and Coastal regions due to terrorism risks from neighboring countries. On August 14, 2024, the UK government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) listed specific areas where travel should be limited to essential trips only. The advisory…
By LUKE ANAMI A number of African countries and civil society organisations are pushing for inclusion of a text on human rights in the proposed treaty on global taxation, possibly forcing firms to adjust the way of conducting businesses. Ongoing discussions for the United Nations Tax convention are due for the UN General Assembly this…
Kenyan hip-hop artiste Brian Ouko famously known as Khaligraph Jones has held a meeting with Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei ahead of the upcoming concert and cultural festival dubbed Harmony4Haiti. The PS and Khaligraph Jones reflected on the upcoming concert and how it will help celebrate the tremendous achievement of the Kenya police officers…
The court ruled that Koinange family is the rightful owners of the vast Muthera Farm. The battle for the control of prime land in Mau Narok by the family of the late Cabinet Minister Mbiu Koinange is far from over. Attempts to occupy the controversial 4296 acres of land at Muthera farm following a court…