After almost a year of waiting and dealing with various hurdles, the first contingent of Kenyan Police officers touched down at Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince ready to begin an almost impossible mission of restoring peace in the Caribbean nation. The first tranche of security officers disembarked from a plane with wéápons in their hands on June…
KCB’s Michael Wamalwa (center) in action against Blak Blad at Dala Sevens. [Washington Onyango,Standard] KCB Rugby and Kabras Sugar on Saturday morning begun their hunt for the Dala Sevens title with easy wins as the battle to claim the 2024 National Sevens Circuit continues. KCB who are in Group B together with Nondescripts, Homeboys and…
Just days after the Paris Olympics, Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen reignite their rivalry, aiming for redemption and dominance. Cole Hocker and Jakob Ingebrigtsen will face off again in what is quickly becoming one of the best rivalries in track and field. The American and Norwegian will meet at the Lausanne Diamond League on August…
By LUKE ANAMI A number of African countries and civil society organisations are pushing for inclusion of a text on human rights in the proposed treaty on global taxation, possibly forcing firms to adjust the way of conducting businesses. Ongoing discussions for the United Nations Tax convention are due for the UN General Assembly this…
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka in action against Lyon during the Emirates Cup final at the Emirates Stadium on August 11. [AFP] Mikel Arteta reportedly hired a group of pickpockets to teach his Arsenal stars a valuable lesson and is now planning to steal the Premier League title from Manchester City. Arteta’s side suffered an agonising end…
President William Ruto in a burst of hearty laughter after he switched on power at Victor Obae Opara’s shop during the commissioning of the Nyang’eni Village Electrification Project, Kisii County. [PCS] President William Ruto is a man on a mission. In just one week, the Head of State has launched more than 10 projects worth…
Mary Moraa has disclosed where she will run next after the Paris Olympic Games where she did not achieve her goal. Mary Moraa will seek to bounce back at the Diamond League Meeting in Lausanne after finishing third at the Paris Olympic Games. The Kenyan 800m queen went to the Olympic Games with eyes on…
On Thursday, President William Ruto officially conferred city status upon Eldoret Municipality, marking a significant milestone for the region. In addition to this honor, the President recognized 22 individuals with State honors for their exceptional contributions in various fields. Felix Koskei, while presenting the awards, highlighted the distinguished achievements of the recipients. “In honor of…
To aid in their preparations, each team taking part in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup preliminary stages would receive USD $50,000. The first leg matches of the First Preliminary Round are set for August 16–18, 2024, with the return legs falling on August 23–25 of the same year. Group stage spots are up for grabs in September’s Second Preliminary Round. For the first time, CAF is providing clubs at this round of the competition with financial support….
Nyagichenche rugby players and technical bench line up before a past match in Kisii.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Nestled in the heart of Kisii County, Nyagichenche Secondary School has long been known for its commitment to academic excellence. But now, this little-known school is making headlines for something entirely different—rugby. In a region where football typically reigns supreme…
Multiple Olympic and world champion Vivian Cheruiyot was among recipients of one of the highest Presidential awards over her distinguished service through sport. Former Olympic and world champion Vivian Cheruiyot has been awarded one of the top honours in the country by President William Ruto. Cheruiyot, one of the most accomplished athletes in Kenya, was…
Residents of Juja, Kiambu County, have firmly opposed plans to establish a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) camp in their area. They argue that the proposed camp, aimed at addressing frequent hyena attacks that have led to deaths and injuries, is not an appropriate solution. Kalimoni MCA Godfrey Mucheke, also the majority leader at the Kiambu…
Kabras Sugar’s Mathias Osimbo (left) and Lameck Ambetsa celebrate after beating Kenya Harlequins during Kenya Cup match at RFUEA Ground. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kabras Sugar RFC has set its sights on a historic first-ever Dala Sevens title as the third leg of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit kicks off at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu…
The documentary “Born to Run” explores the professional and personal lives of Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers on Amazon Prime. Outstanding Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen is set to premiere in a documentary titled Born to Run which will be available on Amazon Prime. The documentary explores the lives of the Ingebrigtsen brothers—Henrik, Filip, and…
By BOB KARASHANI Tanzanians will go to the polls on November 27 in the first real political test of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration. The official date was announced this week as security agencies and the main opposition party, Chadema, clashed over the right to assemble, which the authorities saw as a plot to sow…