South Africa will take on Uganda in group K that also includes Congo and South Sudan. Bafana Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams urges supporters to turn up in numbers at the Orlando stadium where they will face Uganda for the AFCON 2025 qualifiers match. Jayden Adams plays in the South Africa top flight league, the Betway…
Lawyer-turned-civil activist Morara Kebaso is eager to continue his criticism of the government, revealing on Tuesday that his mobile money account reached its limit after receiving generous contributions from supporters. On Monday, the prominent critic of President William Ruto appealed to the public for assistance in raising Kes. 1.2 million to purchase a public address…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo triumphed in the 200m at the Paris Olympics becoming the nation’s first Olympic champion in the event. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has revealed new insights into his historic victory at the Paris Olympics where he emerged as the first athlete from his nation to clinch an Olympic gold medal. Tebogo’s triumph in the…
Noah Lyles has opened up about his plans after ending the season, revealing that something big is cooking with the first details about the project to be out on October. Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles has revealed that something is cooking, and the first pieces of information may be out in October. Despite ending…
The government has introduced a new levy on contractors to boost tax revenue as collections decline. Beginning September 1, suppliers providing goods and services to national and county governments are required to pay this levy, as detailed in the Public Procurement Capacity Building Levy Order 2023. In a notice authorized by John Mbadi, the Cabinet…
By BERNARD ROTICH Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, who was admitted to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, in Kenya, has died. According to MTRH acting CEO Dr Owen Menach, who is the Director of Clinical Services and Surgery, Cheptegei, who was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), passed away…
Harambee Stars forward Benson Omalla challenge goalkeeper Byrne Omondi during teams training at Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi on September 01, 2024. The Kenya Men’s Senior National Football Team is preparing for 2025 AFCON Qualifier match against Zimbabwe in Uganda on September 06, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars, Kenya’s national football team, are in…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has emerged as a shock target for the Johannesburg-based side who are in the market for a striker before the transfer window shuts on September 20. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has emerged as a surprising target for South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. Olunga, who plays for Qatari side Al…
In the current financial year, Nairobi County has recorded a Ksh 372 million increase in internal revenue for the first two months of July and August. Data from the county’s finance department indicates that City Hall raised Ksh 1.4 billion during this period, a significant rise from Ksh 1.07 billion collected in the same timeframe…
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei. [File, Standard] Ugandan long-distance runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died at the age of 33. Cheptegei, who competed in the women’s marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, was set on fire at her home in Trans Nzoia on Sunday. According to Owen Menach, Director of Clinical Services at Moi Teaching and Referral…
The Mamelodi Sundowns shot stopper has broken the glass ceiling for African teams after being nominated for the prestigious Ballon d’Or Awards. South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has made history by becoming the first-ever player playing for an African team to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or Award. Williams was nominated for the Yashin Trophy,…
Spotify has won a long-running court case, in which it was accused of streaming Eminem’s music without permission. The case was launched in 2019 by the rapper’s publisher, Eight Mile Style, which said Spotify failed to correctly license Eminem’s work. They sued the music company for approximately £30m, saying that the star had never received…
Mary Moraa is set up for millions of prize money after joining Faith Kipyegon, Gabby Thomas, Masai Russell and Alexis Holmes in signing up for Serena William’s husband’s lucrative women-only event. Reigning world 800m champion Mary Moraa is the latest addition to join Athlos, a women’s only track event founded by Serena William’s husband Alex…
Curious athletics fans have been scratching their heads about what will happen to Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s world record that was yet to be ratified after Elliot Giles set another record over the same distance. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi’s road mile world record was yet to be ratified by World Athletics before Great Britain’s Elliot…
The Kenyan government has taken charge of the treatment of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who is currently undergoing care at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Sports Principal Secretary Peter Tum announced that plans are underway to airlift Cheptegei to Nairobi for specialized treatment. Tum emphasized that Kenyan officials have…