Ambassador George Morara Orina, MBS (L) -Kenya’s Ambassador to the AU and UNECA, is briefed on the Police Bullets readiness for the CECAFA Finals by Kenya Police Board of Trustees Vice Chair Carol Kiambi. [Courtesy] Thousands of soccer fans will throng the Abebe Bikila stadium to witness a pulsating final with a mix of excitement…
As we grieve the loss of a pet, we may not be the only ones feeling the pain. Research is showing that cats who are left behind when another animal in their home dies could be mourning along with us. Grief is a well-documented human response to loss – but its roots may be far…
Botswana’s Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has identified his track rival as the face of track and field amid debate on who has changed the sport for the better. Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has weighed on the ongoing debate on whether American sprinter Noah Lyles is the face of track and field. US sprinter Rai…
When Kenya is mentioned in sports conversations, it is most likely to rest on athletics. Over the years, Kenya has been a global athletic household, winning medals in high-stakes global championships and competitions. But the challenge that Kenya faces in its sports development and maintaining its position in the world map is in the process…
Police Bullets Head Coach Beldine Odemba and Kenya Police FC Board Of Trustees Vice Chair Carol Kiambi leave the Abebe Bikila Stadium on Tuesday, 27th August 2024, after a training session.[ Courtesy] Kenya Police Bullets are confident of qualifying for the 2024-2025 CAF Champions League ahead of the ultimate showdown in this year’s Cecafa finals….
The Olympics champion, who set a new world record at the weekend, had to endure a long grilling exercise by Norwegian authorities in a case where his father is accused of abuse. Newly-crowned world 3,000m record holder Jakob Ingebrigtsen was interrogated by police in Norway over a case where his father Gjert Ingebrigtsen has been…
Josphat Kipkirui easily qualifies for the 1500m final with 3:44.62. Kenyans will be seeking to extend their dominance in the 3,000msc women as Sharon Chepkomoi and Diana Chepkemoi compete in tonight’s final in day 3 of the 20th World Athletics under-20 championships in Lima, Peru. Since the event’s debut at the Under 20 age group…
Kirinyaga County female journalists and Kenya Red Cross society officials have raised concern over the many cases of early pregnancies among street children in Mwea town. The Chairperson of the Kirinyaga Media Queens Association, Bancy Lole, said it is disturbing that many street girls under the age of 18 are expectant. Chairperson Kirinyaga Media Queens…
Real Madrid players and coach celebrate after winning the 2024 Champions Legaue.[AFP] A new era in European club football begins on Thursday when the draw takes place in Monaco for an expanded Uefa Champions League featuring a radically changed format. European football’s governing body is selling what it describes as “a thrilling new future” for…
The Olympic 100m silver medalist has pulled out of the Rome Diamond League classic just days after he also withdrew from the Silesia clash. Jamaica’s fast-rising sprint star Kishane Thompson has opted out of the highly anticipated 100m race at this weekend’s Rome Diamond League meeting, marking his second withdrawal in as many weeks. Just…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga in action against Rashid Toha of South Sudan during their international friendly match at Kasarani Stadium on September 12, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It is not easy to be Michael Olunga in Kenyan football at the moment. To be like him, you must have a strong character. Whether the Al…
Hunter Woodhall went viral for his celebration with his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall at the Paris Olympics and he is now looking for his own moment of glory at the Paralympics Games. Hunter Woodhall, celebrated as one of Team USA’s brightest stars, is poised to make his mark at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Following the viral…
The Portugal superstar has explained the reason he broke down in tears after missing a penalty at Euro 2024. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed what was going through his mind when he broke down in tears after missing a penalty during the Euro 2024. Ronaldo’s Portugal faced Slovenia in the Round of 16 and…
The 19-year-old was in a class of her own as she destroyed a strong field, claiming the women’s 100m title in a time of 11.17 seconds. Sha’Carri Richardson’s Jamaican training mate Alana Reid was in a class of her own as she obliterated a strong field to win the women’s 100m title at the ongoing…
The four-time Olympic champion shared his views in a poll shared on X to determine who is most likely to win the men’s 100m race between Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has reacted to a poll shared on X, asking who is most likely to win the men’s 100m race…