Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has named the provisional squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia, set for September 2-10, 2024. The squad features a blend of local and international talent, with skipper Michael Olunga leading a contingent that includes Joseph Okumu, Timothy Ouma, Eric Johanna, Amos Nondi, Richard Odada,…
Four Kenyan runners will be in action for the 5,000m final where medals are expected as the World U20 Championships guns off in Lima, Peru. Mercy Chepkemoi, Sheila Jebet, Andrew Alamisi and Ishmael Rokotto will begin Kenya’s medal hunt on the opening day of the World Under-20 Athletics Championships at the Estadio Atletico de la…
Umpires David Odhiambo (left), Peter Ongondo (right) and Match Referee Subhash Modi during a past match. [Courtesy] It’s turning to be one of the most entertaining seasons in recent times with the tussle for the coveted Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs Super League still wide open at the start of round 2. The top…
Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela has finally landed a new club in South Africa as he begins a new chapter after ending his spell with champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Harambee Stars defender Brian Mandela has finally been unveiled by South African club Stellenbosch FC, ending speculation over his future. Mandela attracted interest from a number of…
Jamaican track legend George Vincent Rhoden played a pivotal role in establishing Jamaica as a dominant force in athletics history. Jamaica’s athletics community is mourning the loss of track legend George Vincent Rhoden. Rhoden, who was the last surviving member of Jamaica’s historic 4x400m relay team that clinched gold at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, passed…
St Joseph’s Girls rugby players in action against Mbakulu Girls during National Secondary school games at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The 2024 Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games, held in Uganda, were a testament to Kenya’s rugby supremacy, as Kenyan schools swept top honors across all categories. All Saints Embu,…
The American 100m record holder has explained the quality that makes Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone unstoppable. American sprinting legend Tyson Gay has shared his thoughts on the unique qualities that make Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone such a formidable competitor in the world of athletics. After her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she not only defended her…
Kenya Aviation Workers Union Secretary General Moss Ndiema addresses the press in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] If Adani Holdings secures the rights to manage and operate Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) under a proposed 30-year agreement, Kenyans face an extra tax burden because of new loans agreements. A proposal, submitted by Adani through a Privately…
Lewis, a nine-time Olympic champion, coached Shaun Maswanganyi, one of the members of the South African men’s 4 x 100m relay team that delivered silver in Paris earlier this month. South African sprinter Shaun Maswanganyi has shed light on the pivotal role that American sprint legend Carl Lewis played in helping his country secure a…
Kelvin Koech advances to the 800m semifinals at the World U20 Championships, while Phanuel Kipkosgei narrowly misses out Kenyan duo Phanuel Kipkosgei and Kelvin Koech took to the track with high hopes in the men’s 800m heats on Tuesday at the World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Peru. While Koech delivered a stellar performance, ensuring…
Sarah Moraa advances to the 800m semis, but teammate Janet Jepkemoi exits after finishing last in her heat. Mary Moraa’s cousin, Sarah Moraa, will be a lone ranger in the semi-finals of the women’s 800m after her teammate, Janet Jepkemoi, exited at the preliminary stage of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru. To…
Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond has received the nation’s highest honor and special rewards after winning the country’s first Olympic gold. Dominican triple jumper Thea LaFond-Gadson has been honored with the nation’s highest accolades after securing Dominica’s first-ever Olympic gold medal at the recently concluded Paris Olympics. Thea’s exceptional performance has not only brought immense…
Edward Nandwa Otundo was arrested while the other managed to evade capture DCI detectives along the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway have arrested one person ferrying suspected ethanol. Acting on a tip-off, the intelligence-led operation intercepted two tanker trucks carrying ethanol on the Nakuru-Nairobi highway and successfully apprehended one driver. “Acting on a tip-off regarding tanker trucks with…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has shared his next big move after dominating the track hinting at a high-profile collaboration. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is not just running the track these days—he is also running toward a new passion. Fresh off his standout performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he captured gold in the…
ailway safety Engineer Jonathan Kilelo speaking in Nanyuki on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 during a public participation on Railway Bill 2024. The Ministry of Roads and Transport has introduced the Railway Bill 2024, aimed at curbing railway infrastructure vandalism and enhancing safety in the sector. The bill proposes stringent penalties for any interference with railway…