Obiri proud of her bronze medal in Olympic marathon

Women’s Olympics marathon bronze medallist Hellen Obiri. [AFP] Two-time 5,000m Olympic silver medallist Hellen Obiri is a happy woman. Despite finishing third on her women’s marathon debut at the Olympics, she remains focused on better things to come. Obiri added another feather to her cap on the final day of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games…

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International Youth Day: Five change leaders emerge as youth advocates by tackling pressing challenges

On International Youth Day (12th August), it’s vital to spotlight the pressing issues faced by young people in Kenya, such as teenage pregnancies, inadequate education, lack of comprehensive age-appropriate sexuality education, and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health centres, mental health struggles, and high unemployment rates. Five Change Leaders from the Nguvu Collective are actively advocating…

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Faith Kipyegon can do wonders

Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning Paris Olympics gold medal in 15000m. [AFP] Like her or hate her, Faith Kipyegon has officially cemented her status as one of the Greatest athletes of all time. The mother of one is not only a triple 1500m Olympic champion, but also the face of athletics throughout the world. No…

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Everything you need to know about International Youth Day

Each year, various events such as concerts, workshops, cultural activities, and meetings involving national and local government officials and youth organizations take place worldwide. The theme for International Youth Day 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme continues a tradition of focusing on pressing issues for young p****e,…

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Here’s everything you need to know

Shot put and pole vault now rub shoulders at the Olympic Games with sport climbing and breaking, introduced at the Tokyo and Paris Games respectively. The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) constant efforts to reconcile Olympic traditions with the recognition of contemporary forms of sport led it to take an even bolder decision this summer: the…

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