Cole Hocker has opened up on the pressure of staying at the top of his game after winning the Olympic gold in Paris amidst fierce competition from the likes of Yared Nuguse, Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigsten American 1500m Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker has shed light on the challenges of sustaining his winning form…
Kituo cha Sheria, a Kenya-based lobby group, has filed a lawsuit against Safaricom, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and the Competition Authority of Kenya, demanding that they allow Starlink access to the Kenyan market. Safaricom had previously requested the CA to compel SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, to partner with local internet providers as…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. The parents of the 19 learners who tragically lost their lives in the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy are yet to identify their children, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced. He stated that they will be proceeding to Naromoru for autopsy and processing and will also receive mental health and psychosocial…
From Right: Former FKF vice president Sammy Sholei, FKF presidential aspirant Sammy Owino ‘Kempes’, his deputy Andrew Amukowa, FKF Women representative aspirant Charity Wangoma and former FKF CEO Michael Esakwa during a press briefing in Nairobi on Saturday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Football Kenya Federation (FKF) held its Special General Meeting (SGM) last month where the…
The former Harambee Stars coach has questioned Firat’s tactics during the side’s 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe last Friday. Following Harambee Stars’ goalless draw against The Warriors of Zimbabwe in their opening 2025 AFCON qualifier, former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has voiced his concerns over the team’s performance and tactical choices. Kenya, hosting the…
Nairobi will take a major step in its battle against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on September 11, 2024. The Breathe Cities initiative, a pioneering effort from Clean Air Fund, C40 Cities, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, focuses on improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing public health in…
Preparations are at an advanced stage for Kenya to host the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, set for December this year. A Joint Planning Committee led by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega toured the facilities that will host the games to assess the level of…
Coast lady Golfer Teresia Odoo. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Coast golfers William Kaguta and Teresia Odoo played cool with brilliant swings and smiles to sweep clean separate gross titles leaving colleagues wandering in Mombasa on Saturday. Kaguta playing off handicap 2 recorded a three over par 74 gross in the Men category while handicap 14 Teresia…
How old is the climate crisis? I was born in 1994, when the concentration of CO₂ in the atmosphere was measured at 360 parts per million; today it is close to 420. Furnaces, engines and former forests emitted 23 billion tonnes of this planet-warming gas in 1994; today they spew more than 37 billion tonnes….
Manchester United have been handed a huge boost after the club revealed that four of their injury-plagued stars could return this September. Manchester United fans can finally see a glimmer of hope as the club provides updates on several key players recovering from injuries. After a challenging start to the season, Erik ten Hag’s squad…
Eliud Magut celebrates after winning Nairobi City Marathon. [Stafford Ondego,Standard] After battling injuries this season, Eliud Magut is grateful that he has finally gotten his athletics groove back. The 2012 Cannes Marathon champion cruised to the tape in 2:09:47 to triumph in the third edition of the Nairobi City Marathon held at the Kenyan capital…
Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat was sent to court on Masengeli’s behalf. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli has snubbed summons issued by the High Court for the sixth time. Instead, he sent the Deputy Inspector General of Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat on his behalf. Masengeli was…
France were defeated by Italy after scoring the fastest goal in UNL history, now they seek to come back as they prepare to face Belgium France’s campaign in the UEFA Nations League (UNL) faces critical scrutiny as they host Belgium on Matchday 2, following a surprising 3-1 home defeat to Italy. This loss has left…
Crown Paints Plc CEO Dr Rakesh Rao (left) presents the overall prize to the Crown Paints Golf day ninth leg winner Ignatius Ngetich (right) at Kericho Club September 7, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The “You Deserve a Crown” golf tournament’s ninth leg took place at the scenic and evergreen Kericho Club over the weekend. The…
The Nations League has witnessed top stars shine with much more expected this weekend. As international matches continues to take centre stage, some Premier League players have shown their ability to dominate for both club and country. From Belgium’s midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne to Portugal’s Diogo Dalot, here are the Premier League player who…