Rally legend and late Motorsport Personality of the Year winner Jim Heather-Hayes. [Courtesy] Even though Kenyan rally legend Jim Heather-Hayes is gone, his cherished memories remain. The life and times of the late Motorsport Personality of the Year winner will be celebrated this season. Part of the commemoration will be the inaugural Jim Heather Hayes…
AIU appeals the decision clearing sprinter Erriyon Knighton of doping charges, questioning the ruling that allowed him to compete. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following the controversial decision to clear American sprinter Erriyon Knighton of any wrongdoing after he tested positive for the banned substance…
Man City players celebrate after winning the Community Shield. [AFP] Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title has reached an unprecedented four years, but off-field doubts surround the English champions ahead of the new season. Pep Guardiola turned City into the dominant force in English football with six Premier League titles in the past…
Ferdinand Omanyala has reacted to his performance at the Paris Olympic Games, where he bowed out of the men’s 100m title contention after finishing eighth in the semifinal. Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has opened up about the unexpected flop at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Commonwealth Games champion had an unceremonious exit from…
By DAVID MUCHUNGUH Nation Media Group journalist Rukia Bulle is the 2024 winner of the prestigious BBC Komla Dumor Award. The announcement was made on the BBC website Wednesday morning. Ms Bulle is the third Kenyan to win the award since its establishment in 2015 in honour of the late Ghanaian broadcaster and BBC journalist…
Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s huge homecoming, referring to the Botswanan wunderkind as Nelson Mandela. Fred Kerley has reacted to Letsile Tebogo’s heroic welcome to Botswana following his impeccable performance at the Paris Olympic Games. Tebogo became the first African to win an Olympic gold medal in the 200m, beating Kenny Bednarek and…
Veteran musician David Mathenge widely known as Nameless has shared his wife Rosemary Wahu Kagwe’s throwback photo while she was still in campus at the University of Nairobi with a sweet message reminiscing their love journey. Gushing over her beauty, Nameless through his Instagram account disclosed that he would stare at his wife’s photo with…
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A Bill to regulate the prices of essential commodities has been presented to the Senate. The Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, sponsored by nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, aims to ensure that these goods remain affordable for all Kenyans, especially low-income earners. If passed, the Bill will…
Paris Olympics 2024 highlighted top sprinters showcasing dramatic races and new records in the 100m by athletes from varied nations. The world’s fastest humans showcased their speed and stamina at the Paris Olympics, but the echelon of sprinting talent extends beyond the Olympic track. As 2024 progresses, these top athletes continue to dominate the 100m…
The ‘End Triple Threat’ campaign stakeholders meeting at the Garissa University The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) has called for collective action to tackle the ‘Triple Threat’ facing Kenya: rising HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). Kenya currently ranks 7th globally in HIV prevalence, with approximately 1.4 million Kenyans living…
From left- New national cricket team coach Dodda Ganesh, assistant coaches Joseph Angara and Lameck Onyango with fitness trainer Joseph Asichi at Sikh Union Club. [Jonah Onyango] My mission is to take Kenya back to the World Cup, that’s where this country belongs! This was the opening statement of the new Kenya cricket men’s national…
AFC Leopards captain Cliffton Miheso has given his opinion on what the team needs to end their 26-year Premier League title drought. AFC Leopards captain Cliffton Miheso feels Ingwe can be among the Premier League title contenders if they have a good start in the new season. Leopards endured a torrid start to their 2023-24…
PHOTO | BBC Chinese car maker Zeekr says its new electric vehicle (EV) batteries charge faster than any of its rivals, including industry leaders Tesla and BYD. The firm says its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast chargin The battery performs well…
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and other athletes compete in the men’s marathon of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on August 10, 2024.[AFP] Despite running the worst marathon in his largely successful athletics career, Eliud Kipchoge maintains that the Paris Olympics ‘was good.’ The two-time Olympic champion and the first man…
Sha’Carri Richardson has disclosed the words Gabby Thomas told her as she was handing over the baton in the 4x100m relay that fueled her to victory at the Paris Olympics. Sha’Carri Richardson has opened up about how listening to Gabby Thomas’ voice helped her overcome challenges and anchor Team USA to victory in the women’s…