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Neeraj Chopra has recounted what Julius Yego told him to propel him to a second-place finish at the Diamond League Meeting Lausanne amid injury woes. Neeraj Chopra explained how Julius Yego propelled him to a second-place finish at the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne. Chopra was struggling to make an impact after suffering an injury…

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) headquarters, Times Tower, Nairobi. Agents working on behalf of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) could soon benefit from significant relief under a new proposed waiver for delayed remittances. The Kenya Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to provide this relief and prevent penalties for traders and businesses due to late payments….

Kenenisa Bekele made a prophetic remark about perfect conditions, which Ingebrigtsen fulfilled by shattering Komen’s long-standing 3000m record in Poland. Sometimes history has a humorous way of reminding us of its giants just as their records fall. This Sunday, as the athletic world watched Jakob Ingebrigtsen shatter a record many thought unbreakable, we were nudged…

The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) Chairman CPA Francis Njenga speaking during the sensitization meeting of Mombasa Chiefs at the County Commissioners boardroom. The Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA) has teamed up with National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) to raise public awareness about the Sh62 billion in unclaimed assets being held in trust by the…

Jakob Ingebrigtsen breaks Komen’s 28-year 3,000m record but misses out on a comedic expired offer of a Mercedes Benz. For 28 years, the record set by Kenya’s Daniel Komen for the outdoor 3,000 meters seemed as invincible as the fortress of solitude, standing strong at seven minutes, 20.67 seconds since that fateful day in September…

Raphael Ndungire in action on Saturday. [Mose Sammy, Standard] With a total of 44 stableford points, handicap 26 Raphael Ndungire went home a happy man after winning Crown Paints Golf title at Nakuru Golf Club on Saturday. Coming at a time scooping sponsored titles are becoming competitive at the club, he beat a field of…

Emmanuel Wanyonyi has requested not to be included in the men’s 800m world record talks since he feels unready to attempt breaking it. Newly crowned Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has distanced himself from world record talks despite his dominant form this season. Wanyonyi started the season with a dominant show at the Kip Keino Classic…

Musingu High hockey team players celebrate during a past game. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Kenya on Sunday showed that form is temporary but class is permanent after demolishing their hosts Uganda to snatch two of the hockey medals on the penultimate day of this year’s Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games here…

The three-time African champion finished second behind Jamaican youngster Tia Clayton and has opened up about what cost her a win at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Africa’s fastest woman Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith has explained what cost her a win at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Ta Lou-Smith was forced to settle…

The 2024 KLGU Matchplay Amateur Lady Champion Naomi Wafula. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Coast Lady Golfer Naomi Wafula had every reason to smile after being crowned the 2024 Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Match Play lady Champion that ended at the 18 holes par 72 Thika Greens Golf Resort Golf Course in Kiambu County on Sunday….

Letsile Tebogo is not putting himself under pressure as he disclosed the two conditions he has to meet first before he attempts to shatter Usain Bolt’s 200m world record. Botswanan sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo has opened up about attempts to break the world, clearing the air that he will only do that when his body…

Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (left) duirng the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament launch.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The serene shores of Lake Victoria have become a chess battleground as Kisumu Governor, H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, officially launched the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament on Sunday. This premier chess event, taking place at the luxurious Sarova…

Gatlin has revealed what makes Rai Benjamin a truly generational talent following his Paris Olympic games success. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has hailed Rai Benjamin as a special and generational athlete after his remarkable performance helped Team USA secure gold in the 4×400 meters relay.  Benjamin’s strategic brilliance was on full display during the…

Ruth Muchai (left) presents Martin Nderi (right) with the Che Memorial Golf Tournament overall prize at Kenya Railways Golf Club in Nairobi County, November 10, 2019. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Seasoned golfer Martin Nderi clinched the Golden 50s golf title after a successful run at the Kenya Railway Golf Club course on Sunday. Playing off a…