Mary Moraa’s partner Richard Lagat has heaped praise on the reigning world 800m champion, lauding her hard work and dedication this season that have earned her great honours. Mary Moraa’s partner Richard Lagat has expressed pride towards the former’s exploits this season where she bagged the Diamond League final trophy and the Olympic bronze medallist….
Emmanuel Wanyonyi is not resting on his laurels despite a glamorous season and has unveiled plans to make some upgrades going into next season. Reigning Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has opened up about the ambitious plans he has for next season after his amazing 2024 campaign. Wanyonyi opened his season with the mile road world…
The High Court has intervened to prevent the seizure of alcoholic products produced by Kenya Wine Agencies Limited (KWAL) from the Kenyan market by state agencies. KWAL, a reputable manufacturer established in 1969, produces popular brands such as Hunters Choice whisky, Kibao vodka, Kingfisher, Viceroy brandy, Best Cream, Best Whisky, and Best Vodka. The company…
Kenya Universities Staff Union and University Academic Staff Union members at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology protest in Kakamega town on September 18, 2024. [By Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Workers in public universities have downed tools, signalling the deepening mess in institutions of higher learning. With students still grumbling over the new funding model…
Triple world champion Noah Lyles has explained that he is in talks with Tyreek Hill ahead of their challenge as he listed a new condition. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has revealed that he is still in talks with Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill to race in a 60m dash. In an interview with ESPN,…
Eugene Omalla, a former school rugby star in Kenya, has expressed his delight at the season he has had after winning Olympics gold for the Netherlands. Eugene Omalla has reflected on a historic season that saw him transition from a high school rugby winger to an Olympic champion for the Netherlands in athletics. The Ugandan…
The 23-member squad, set to leave on Thursday, September 19, 2024 and will be accompanied by eight officials as they prepare for the highly anticipated tournament. In a heartwarming display of support, President William Ruto officially flagged off Kenya’s Junior Starlets at State House on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, ahead of their departure to Spain….
Kiambu’s Michael Karanga. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Top leading Amateurs have now set their eyes on the ‘Vasco Da Gama’ Cup in this year’s third Malindi Open Golf Tournament set to tee off from this Friday at the Malindi Golf and Country Club Course in Kilifi County. These three days 54 holes strokes play tourney that…
Eugene Omalla, a former school rugby star in Kenya, has expressed his delight at the season he has had after winning Olympics gold for the Netherlands. Eugene Omalla has reflected on a historic season that saw him transition from a high school rugby winger to an Olympic champion for the Netherlands in athletics. The Ugandan…
Man City’s Phil Foden (left) in action against Raoul Bellanova of Inter Milan. [AFP] Manchester City are braced for their Champions League reunion with Inter Milan at the start of an expanded tournament that will be “so tough” for the 2023 winners. Pep Guardiola’s side beat Inter 1-0 in the final two seasons ago as…
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei’s murder was reported to have been about a conflict over land ownership. Her attacker, Dickson Ndiema, has since died from injuries sustained in the attack. Cheptegei is not the first woman athlete…
Zamalek coach believes Kenya Police have the capacity to play in ‘superior leagues’ following their performance over his charges in the Confederation Cup. Zamalek head coach, Jose Gomes, has expressed admiration for Kenya Police FC’s players, stating that some of them have the potential to excel in leagues of “higher” standards, despite the team’s 1-0…
AFC Leopards Corporate task force chairman Vincent Shimoli speaking to press on the proposed corporate model at the MAA hotel, Nairobi, on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Courtesy Kenya’s oldest football club, AFC Leopards, is taking significant strides toward transforming its governance structure by sending its Corporate Task Force on a benchmarking tour of Tanzania. The…
Government Pathologist Johansen Oduor with a team of other pathologist adress media after conducting DNA on the bodies of pupils who died in a fire incident at Hillside Endarasha Academy. [Amos Kiarie, Standard] The DNA samples of Hillside Endarasha Academy fire victims have been matched, government pathologist Johansen Oduor has said. Oduor on Wednesday said…
Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has explained the absence of Claire Meris and Mitshelle Waithera from the World Cup-bund team after their exclusion had raised eyebrows. Junior Starlets coach Mildred Cheche has revealed why Claire Meris and Mitshelle Waithera have been dropped from the World Cup-bound team. Kenya U17 are set to depart the country…