President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live in a complex and dynamic…
Gabby Thomas has been humorously called out by Ilona Maher after suggesting they run a marathon together sparking laughs online as the Olympians embraced unique roles at the NYC Marathon. American rugby union player Ilona Maher has humorously voiced her doubts about running a marathon following an Instagram poll by fellow Olympian Gabby Thomas that…
Marinakis had been given a five match ban for spitting on the floor as the match officials walked past following Forest’s 1-0 Premier League defeat by Fulham at the City Ground on September 28. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lost his appeal against a five-game stadium ban. The 57-year-old was found guilty of improper…
Reigning Chicago marathon champion and world record holder over the distance, Ruth Chepngetich is the only Kenyan finalist shortlisted for the athlete of the year award in the list released on Monday evening by World Athletics. The top two leading athletes in each category—track, field, and out of stadium—have been chosen from the first round…
Faith Kipyegon will not be defending her Women’s Track Athlete of the Year title despite shattering the 1500 meter World & Olympic record, as well as complete a hat-trick of Olympic gold medals in that event. Faith Kipyegon will not defend her Women’s Track Athlete of the year title after missing out on the top…
Jacob Ghost Mulee has explained why many Kenyan footballers struggle when they move abroad, further explaining why Victor Wanyama is a rare success. Former Harambee Stars head coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has offered insights into why many Kenyan footballers struggle to succeed when they move to international clubs. In a recent interview with comedian Oga…
The Tea Board of Kenya (TBK) has lined up a list of activities in November as it celebrates 100 years of its existence and tea production in Kenya. According to revelations from TBK, 100 years since tea growing started in Kenya, the industry supports over 600,000 farmers and impacts approximately 6.5 million Kenyans, contributing 2%…
The Muthaiga Golf club Lady Captain’s prize has received a boost after a Ksh.1.5M donation from SBM Bank. The tournament teed off Monday and sill culminate Saturday November 9, 2024. The sponsorship includes1 million Kenya shillings in cash and 500,000 Kenya shillings in kind. The week-long tournament teed off with the Caddies Tournament to…
Wanyonyi has already started his 2025 season, and nonchalantly coasted to victory at a recent local Athletics Kenya meet in Iten in the 2 Kilometer race. Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi showcased his training philosophy by clinching victory in the men’s 2km race during the third Athletics Kenya Cross-country meet in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet, on…
Two African Union soldiers were killed and a third one injured by an al-Shabaab mortar attack Sunday on their base inside the perimeters of Mogadishu’s international airport. A statement by the head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mohamed El-Amine Souef…
The final match of the Governor Mwalimu Kahiga Volleyball Tournament between General Service Unit GSU, and Kenya Defence Forces, KDF,was abandoned after darkness fell. The match which was being played at Kamukunji grounds in Nyeri County was stopped in the third set with GSU 18-16 after both sides had a 1-1 set ratio. GSU…
Former FKF CEO Barry Otieno reflects on his journey shaped by his mother’s sacrifices and his vision to advance Kenyan football, despite challenges and a commitment to unity in the sport. Mothers are very special, and for former Football Kenya Federation (FKF) CEO Barry Otieno , his mother’s sacrifices laid the foundation for his dreams…
Over the years, the tournament has undergone several name changes, reflecting Spain’s political changes. In fact, while Generalissimo Francisco Franco governed Spain between 1939 and 1976, the competition was named Copa del Generalísimo, which means Generalissimo’s Cup. Eventually, it got the Copa del Rey name in 1977. How did the tournament come into existence? The…
The International Olympic Comittee has never awarded Olympic athletes financially despite making loads of profit from the quadrenial games. Canadian sprint icon Donovan Bailey has launched a scathing critique of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for not offering financial rewards to athletes, despite the substantial profits generated from the quadrennial event. Bailey, who set a…
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo. ‘‘No one ever tells you the part of the costs you have to count when you join politics. When I hit the campaign trail for the late Otieno Kajwang as his manager, the going was tough since he had lost a lot of ground in the…