Civil Servants in union brackets have a cause to smile after Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi announced the government will effect phase two of their negotiated pay rise by the end of this month. Muturi said the National Treasury released Sh1.5 billion to the State Department for Public Service to settle the second tranche…
Thompson was forced to pull out of the Silesia and Rome Diamond League meets due to a hamstring problem, and has not raced since the Paris 2024 Olympics 100m , an event he bagged silver Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson, widely regarded as one of the sport’s brightest prospects, has candidly discussed the challenges he has…
By THE CONVERSATION China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (Focac) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship:…
Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga speaking at the launch of the FESTAC event in Kisumu. [Michael Mute, Standard] The journey for the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson is earnestly taking shape, with each country with a candidate working round the clock to have a cut above the rest. Four candidates, Raila Odinga (Kenya),…
Sha’Carri Richardson is set to face Julien Alfred and has been in the past hours sharing her vibrant training and personality on Instagram ahead of their anticipated rematch. Sha’Carri Richardson is back on the track and her focus is sharper than ever as she prepares for a highly anticipated rematch at the Weltklasse Zurich Diamond…
Muthaiga Golf Club’s professional golfer Greg Snow. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A final round 5-under-68 presented Greg Snow of Muthaiga Golf Club with The Open Limuru meet win. Snow melted his way to the final day victory with a steady run after setting off with successive birdies on the first and second holes. He gathered steam…
With track and field stars complaining of not earning enough from different meets, changes have been witnessed in recent months, but which events will be paying more? Track and field stars have complained of the low amounts of money they earn compared to other sports, with athletes calling for some improvements from World Athletics and…
Liverpool’s striker Mohamed Salah (right) in action against Manchester United. [AFP] Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah will want to play at the highest level until his late 30s and is targeting Premier League and club records despite uncertainty over his future. The Egypt international put the ball firmly in the club’s court…
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda are some of the east African countries that have reported cases of mpox – a viral infectious disease – in the latest outbreak which started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in January 2023. The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by Africa Centres for Disease…
Joshua Kimmich will take over from Ilkay Gundogan as the new German national team captain Bayern Munich’s midfield dynamo, Joshua Kimmich, has been appointed as the new captain. This announcement was made by Germany’s head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, on Monday, marking a new era for the squad ahead of their Nations League clash with Hungary…
China will launch an anti-discrimination investigation into Canada’s tariff hike on electric vehicles, as well as steel and aluminum products imported from China, the Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday. China will also launch anti-dumping investigations into rapeseed imports and related chemical products from Canada, the ministry added. Canada announced last week that it would impose…
Kenya’s Asiya Muhammed Sururu competes in a heat of the PR1 Women’s Single Sculls as part of the rowing competition during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. [AFP] Kenya’s Paralympics rower Asiya Sururu Muhammed says being at her second Games is like “university” compared to her “school-like” debut in Tokyo three years ago. Sururu Muhammed lost…
Olunga is unlikely to be available for Harambee Stars’ first two AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia due to injury which leaves the center forward option up for grabs. Former Gor Mahia striker Benson Omala has expressed his readiness to fill the void left by Michael Olunga if the Harambee Stars captain fails to…
Kimmich takes over from Gundogan who retired after the World Cup.[AFP] Germany men’s football coach Julian Nagelsmann said Monday he had tapped Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich to take over as national team captain. Kimmich was a “role model for the whole group”, Nagelsmann said at a press conference ahead of Germany’s Nations League fixture…
Kenya’s Julius Yego heads to Zurich with little margin for error as he is in danger of missing the lucrative Diamond League Final slot unless he posts impressive results. Former world javelin champion will be hoping to end his season with a flourish when he takes to the field at the Zurich Diamond League on…