Norwood, a two-time Olympic champion in the 4 by 400m relay, has admitted to an odd choice of diet during European meets, including at the recently concluded Paris games. American 400m runner Vernon Norwood, known for his exceptional relay performances, has made a surprising admission regarding his diet when competing in European meets, including the…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is gearing up to compete for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC), ready to articulate his vision for the continent. On Wednesday, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi confirmed Odinga’s preparedness to face his opponents and outline his agenda, which aims to advance Africa’s transformation by implementing the AU…
A petition has been filed in the Milimani High Court challenging the appointment of Hassan Joho as the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs. The petition, filed by Caleb Ngwena through the Genesis for Human Rights Commission, alleges that Joho’s appointment was conducted illegally and unprocedurally, he lacks the necessary academic qualifications…
Thompson has been blighted by injuries for most of his career and nearly pulled out of the 100m final at the Paris Olympics – which he won the silver medal – after feeling something in his hamstring. Kishane Thompson’s coach, Steven Francis, has disclosed a carefully crafted strategy aimed at ensuring the reigning Olympic silver…
Taita Taveta County who battled Kilifi County to a 1-1 draw in their opening fixture.[Courtesy] Dola Super Cup football showpiece has reached the Grand Finale where eight sides are now battling at the Mombasa Sports Club.for the mouthwatering Sh1 million prize money on offer. The opening day of the packed inter-county fixtures saw Mombasa ‘A’…
Olympics 400m hurdles champion Rai Benjamin has lauded Noah Lyles for lifting the standards of track and field due to his outgoing personality and outspokenness. American sprinter Rai Benjamin has hailed Noah Lyles for improving the profile of track and field around the world. Lyles has been one of the most vocal athletes in recent…
By REUTERS Wearing a bulky protective suit and helmet, Mohamed Ahmed inches towards the truck where explosives wired to a mobile phone have been planted in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. Fortunately for Ahmed, a police officer, this is a training exercise, and the device is a dummy. Mohamed Ahmed a bomb disposal expert from the Somali…
Ngara Sports Club B Captain Piyushkumar Patel receiving the NPCA Div 2 T-20 Floating Trophy from Sreenivas Thota, Vice Chairman of NPCA earlier in the year.[Courtesy] Piyush Kumar Patel’s Ngara Sports Club ‘B’ have dislodged Stray Lions C from the summit of Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Division Two 50-Overs League table after beating Goan…
The veteran coach explained why the fast-rising sprinter is better placed to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record as he ruled out three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles. Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills believes Letsile Tebogo is in a better position to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record as he ruled out Noah Lyles…
A police officer lost his firearm and valuables to unknown assailants riding on a boda boda after a night of drinking along the Eastern Bypass. According to a police report, Police Constable Peter Mburu visited a bar in Mihango near the National Police College Campus with friends around 9:30 p.m. After spending time at the…
A total of 240 top amateur golfers have registered for this Saturday’s Institute of Public Finance,IPF, which will be held at the par 72 Ruiru Golf Course. Ruiru Sports Club Captain J.K Muraguri was ecstatic providing the latest information about the state of the course ahead of the tournament. “We expect a huge…
Kesogon Secondary school volleyball payers in action against Kwanthanze Girls. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Reigning girls’ volleyball champions Kwanthanze Secondary School on Wednesday advanced to the semi-finals of the ongoing East Africa secondary school games. Kwanthanze, who are seeking to extend their reign to six years in a row, continued to rule the courts in Bukedea…
AFC Leopards midfielder Victor Omune had double delight as he scooped two awards at the club’s end of the season gala which came with some cash prizes. AFC Leopards midfielder Victor Omune walked away with two end of season awards at the club’s first-ever gala held in Nairobi on Wednesday. Omune was named Player of…
Peter Mutua (left) of Highway Secondary School against Olympic High School’s Kevin Ochieng. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Highway Secondary School and Musingu High School recovered from a dull start to chalk victories in their respective group matches of the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports (FEASSSA) games currently on here in Mbale, Uganda. Highway, who launched…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s new home will feature an indoor pool with a viewing passage beneath it. Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest real estate venture is set to redefine luxury living. The Portuguese football icon is investing a staggering sum into the construction of what is poised to be the most expensive home in the world. Located in the…