Alexis Ohanian, the husband to tennis great Serena Williams, has revealed how many fans attended the sold-out Athlos women’s-only tract event which has been lauded as a major success. Alexis Ohanian, the brains behind the women’s-only track event Athlos NYC, has shared his thoughts on the highly successful athletics meet. Ohanian revealed that over 5,000…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO Somalia is turning into an open canvas for the longstanding Egypt-Ethiopia feud. For long, the two countries bickered over whether the dam on the Blue Nile that Ethiopia was putting up should be controlled to ensure sufficient water reaches Cairo, but Ethiopia went on to fill the dam, forcing Cairo to quit…
Kenyans are trooping into national parks around the country after Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced free entry into all the parks across the country on Saturday, September 28, 2024. In a video shared on her X handle, CS Miano said that as early as 6:30 am, visitors had been lining up to be cleared…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano joins other leaders to mark the 45th World Tourism Day celebrations in Kisumu County on Friday, September 25. Photo By Robert Ojwang’ The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has partnered with all 47 county governments in Kenya to identify and promote new tourism attractions and products aiming…
Gor Mahia in action against Mathare United. [Gor Mahia,X] Record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia are looking to put behind their CAF Champions League disappointment when they kick off their title defence against Mathare United at Machakos Stadium on Saturday K’Ogalo were eliminated from the continental showpiece in the first round on a 6-0…
As Kenyan transitions its healthcare system from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority (SHA), including the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Healthcare Fund, a staggering deal worth hundreds of billions is unfolding, with a web of elites poised to reap the benefits. Among those set to profit are President William…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has taken control of FKF Nation Super League club Nairobi United through the Johnson Sakaja Foundation, promising to change its fortunes. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja will now oversee the operations of FKF National Super League club Nairobi United. This is after the Nairobi county head through the Johnson Sakaja Foundation acquired…
Gor Mahia captain Philemon Otieno says the team is more motivated than ever to clinch their record 22nd FKF Premier League title as they kick-off league action against Mathare United. FKF Premier League defending champions Gor Mahia will be in action this weekend as they they kickstart their title defence against Mathare United at the…
Francis Kahiro in action against Murang’a SEAL during a Kenya Premier League fixture at the Sportpesa Arena on September 15. [Washington Onyango,Standard] KCB FC will be aiming to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2024-2025 FKF Premier League season when they face Ulinzi Stars at the Police Sacco Stadium. The league leaders, under the guidance…
Mary Moraa has reacted to her second-place finish in the 800m at the Athlos NYC event while congratulating winner Tsige Duguma. Reigning world 800m champion Mary Moraa has reacted to her second-place finish in the women’s 800m at Alexis Ohanian’s Athlos NYC event on Thursday, September 26. The Commonwealth Games champion went into the race…
Kenya Railway’s John Lejirma. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Team Kenya national Captain John Lejirma will be leading his squad to the 2024 Region IV Golf Championship set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda. The four-man team selected by Kenya Golf Union (KGU) are Kiambu’s Michael Karanga who currently leads in Kenya Amateur Golf Ranking) (KAGR) Series…
3K Football Club players line up before facing Kisumu All Stars last weekend. [AllSports KE, Facebook] The National Super League (NSL) is set for an exciting matchday 2 this weekend, following an action-packed opening round that saw several teams make strong starts. On Saturday, SS Assad, fresh from a convincing 2-0 win over Samwest, will…
Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning in New York. [World Athletics] After shining at the inaugural Athlos New York City meet yesterday, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon sets out for a holiday, with beautiful memories of a successful track season. From winning her third Olympic 1500m title in Paris in August, to lowering her own record,…
Newly-crowned Athlos 100m hurdles champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has revealed why she felt the Paris Olympics was just an ordinary event, akin to the Diamond League. Olympics 100m hurdles champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn has explained why she did not feel anything special with the Paris 2024 Olympics despite the event being one of the most prestigious. The…
Discover the stories of five African footballers accused of rape, later cleared in court, and how they rebuilt their careers. Not a year goes by without a high-profile footballer being accused of either rape or sexual assault. African footballers have not been exempt from such accusations. However, many times, the players involved are cleared in…