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…
The American sprinter has dominated 2024, winning Olympic golds and topping world rankings, but her latest social media move sparks buzz. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has dominated the 200-meter event in 2024 proving herself as the ultimate force on the track. After comfortably securing her spot on the U.S. Olympic team during the Trials,…
The Jamaican sprinting queen has paid tribute to a corporate leader, reflecting on years of support, legacy and community impact. Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has expressed heartfelt admiration for Don Wehby, CEO of GraceKennedy Limited, as he prepares to retire next month. The announcement of Wehby’s retirement came via a press release on January…
The former Kenyan international has explained why Harambee Stars and Kenyans should be happy with the tough CHAN 2024 group that has Morocco, DRC, Zambia and Angola. Former Harambee Stars striker Allan Wanga feels the tough group that Kenya find themselves in for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) is actually a blessing in…
The Turkish gaffer has decided to escalate his salary dispute with FKF to FIFA after months of silence and unfulfilled promises. Money can be a driving force, but for former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat, it has become the center of a contentious battle with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). Firat, who recently stepped…
Law professor and Raila Odinga’s long-time advisor Makau Mutua has hailed a meeting held with Botswana President Duma Boko to discuss Raila Odinga’s African union chairmanship bid. In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mutua who was in the company of Raila Odinga revealed he was honoured to link…
Noah Lyles has shared his thoughts on Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall during a podcast, highlighting their remarkable journey together. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has never shied away from supporting his fellow athletes, and his latest words about Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall have only strengthened his reputation as a vocal advocate for excellence…
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in the southern Africa region ahead of the February 2025 elections. The former premier was on Thursday, January 16, 2025, hosted by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa in his Pretoria official residence. “I am grateful for the warm reception I have…