Ruth Chepng’etich is tipped to obliterate an elite field in the London Marathon April but must be in peak condition to cruise to victory. World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich is the favorite to win the London Marathon if her achievements are anything to go by according to the organisers. Chepng’etich faces two-time Berlin marathon…
Johannesburg – 16 January 2025 – The online casino industry in Africa is poised for rapid growth in 2025, and South Africa is at the forefront of this revolution. As one of the continent’s most advanced markets, South Africa is shaping trends that are set to influence how online gaming evolves across the region. From…
We will tell you about the final chord of the tournament, which the reliable bookmaker 1xBet has been supporting as the general sponsor for the second year. The real final The sell-out at Panpaper Ilala Stadium for the 2024 Waziri Supercup final paid off with uncompromising competition similar to the Africa Cup of Nations decisive…
Allegations of political favoritism are stirring up backlash in the ongoing teacher recruitment process by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has stepped forward with serious accusations, claiming the recruitment of 20,000 teachers is skewed to favor constituencies aligned with the government. Kihara isn’t holding back. She’s called for the immediate suspension…
Kenneth Muguna has fired a warning to CHAN rivals insisting that Harambee Stars don’t fear opposition. Harambee Stars midfielder Kenneth Muguna has said the African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) will help bring out the best from local-based players. The Police player maintained that the Stars aren’t worried about the opposition despite being placed in the…
Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
Beatrice Chebet prepares for the Lisbon 10K with confidence as she eyes victory while downplaying any record-breaking ambitions in Portugal. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet has set her sights on Portugal, where she will compete in the Lisbon 10km road race on March 9. The 24-year-old, who is also the reigning women’s 10,000m world record…
The Ministry of Treasury has proposed a series of measures to address the persistent issue of ghost workers, a challenge that has long plagued the Kenyan government. In the 2025 Draft Budget Policy Statement (BPS) released on Wednesday, the Ministry outlined plans to introduce the Unified Personal Identification (UPI) system for all public sector employees…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Judicial Service Commission has received four petitions seeking the removal of nine judges. [File, Standard] The Judicial Service Commission is considering petitions to remove its chair, Chief Justice Martha Koome and eight other judges. JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said they have received four petitions this year seeking the removal…
Jacob Kiplimo’s marathon debut: Can he chase the world record at the London Marathon? Will the world record fall as Jacob Kiplimo makes his full marathon debut at the London Marathon? This is one question that has been making headlines following the release of the stacked fields for the London Marathon scheduled for Sunday, April…
Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan will be making her long-awaited London Marathon debut, marking a major transition from track to road racing. Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan has announced her long-awaited debut at the London Marathon, an iconic race that will see her take on the 42 kilometres challenge for the first time. The 34-year-old…
Hunter Woodhall joins 64 elite athletes in USA Track and Field’s high-profile training program to build on their 2024 success. Paralympic champion Hunter Woodhall is among the 64 athletes set to benefit from a high-profile training program initiated by USA Track and Field. USATF announced that the 37 men and 27 women had successful performances…
The postponement of CHAN 2024 gives East Africa a crucial chance to improve infrastructure and readiness ahead of AFCON 2027. Most of the time, tournament delays are met with frustration, but for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to push the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August…
Victor Wanyama is one of Kenya’s biggest footballers but what do you know about his career, personal life and earnings? Victor Wanyama remains Kenya’s biggest football export having made history as the country’s first and only player to have played in the English Premier League. Wanyama plied his trade with Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur before…
Timothy Cheruiyot explores new training methods in South Africa to reclaim his 1500m throne and obliterate Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr and Co. Former world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot is having the time of his life in South Africa, engaging in a more improved coaching technique as he looks to dethrone Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Josh Kerr and…