Experienced race walker Samuel Gathimba will begin the athletics programme for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics with hopes of righting past mistakes. Samuel Gathimba will be out to put Kenya on the map when the athletics programme begins at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday morning. Gathimba will feature in the 20km walk at…
Construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi is making significant strides, President William Ruto said yesterday. Ruto visited the site on Tuesday afternoon to review the progress and affirmed that the facility will be finished before the end of next year. The stadium is set to host some matches of the Africa Cup of…
The Jamaican sprinter has maintained a low profile at the Paris Games focusing on training ahead of the crucial 100m event. Jamaica 100-meter national champion Kishane Thompson is maintaining a low profile at the Paris Games, despite the buzzing excitement surrounding the upcoming showdown in the Men’s 100m heats this Saturday. While other competitors have…
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, President William Ruto received the report from the Presidential Task Force on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations. The task force, led by former Gachoka MP and former NCCK Secretary-General Mutava Musyimi, delivered its comprehensive report to President Ruto, as announced by State House. The…
Tanzania Bongo Flava artiste Rajab Abdul Kahali popularly known as Harmonize suspects Kenyan producer Magix Enga after his new song dubbed ‘Sherehe’ was pulled down from YouTube. Taking to his Instastories, Konde Boy lamented that it is not the first time his hit song has been pulled down from YouTube after gaining massive views. He…
Odira has revealed how learning from seasoned athletes like Kipyegon and Obiri has helped her as she prepares to run her first ever race outside of the continent at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite being set to make her first appearance in a major global competition, African 800m silver medalist Lillian Odira is not phased…
The Meru County Assembly has withdrawn the impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza to allow the Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders to resolve the accusations made against her. This move follows reports that the Njuri Ncheke declined the court’s request to handle the ouster motion, citing a lack of jurisdiction. On Tuesday, the Assembly approved…
This is why players are not necessarily entitled to price money from competitions after Gor Mahia players were involved in a stand off with the club management citing the fact that they deserved bonus shares for the price money they received from FKF. Earlier this week, a standoff erupted between Gor Mahia players and the…
Moses Kiptanui jumps over a hurdle to win the men’s 3000m steeplechase in Zurich, Aug 1994.[File] One of the country’s most decorated 3,000m steeplechase legends has said the country should rethink its strategy. Former 3,000m steeplechase world record holder Moses Kiptanui believes the country can reclaim its glory in the water and barrier race. He…
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo. [File, Standard] The battle for the National Assembly Minority Leader position is gaining momentum as ODM lawmakers line up to replace Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi. Potential candidates are lobbying to lead the opposition in the National Assembly. Wandayi is expected to vacate the seat after President William Ruto nominated him…
As critics line up to suggest Kamala Harris is unqualified to be President of the United States one wonders if any of them have actually read her memoir. The team at Sky News seem to largely base their analysis on her somewhat raucous laugh. But The Truths We Hold: An American Journey, first published in…
Tusker have signed two Ugandan players enhancing their defense and attack for the upcoming FKF Premier League season. Tusker FC have signed two talented Ugandan footballers as part of their roster enhancement for the upcoming 2024/2025 FKF Premier League season. The Brewers announced that both players have agreed to year-long contracts at Ruaraka solidifying their…
A free school uniform initiative for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) leaners in Kirinyaga has received applause from stakeholders with parents and teachers saying it will increase school enrollment and retention. The initiative launched by Governor Anne Waiguru in April this year, together with free learning and teaching materials, rehabilitation and construction of new…
Former World Under 20-300m steeplechase champion Amos Seren (centre), his brother Edmund (in red) and another athlete train at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County. July 30, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] One of the toughest assignments for the Kenyan squad at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics is reclaiming the country’s 3,000m steeplechase glory….
Beatrice Chebet hopes to replicate Vivian Cheruiyot’s prowess at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics as she makes her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Beatrice Chebet will be going for a rare double at the Olympic Games, competing in the women’s 5000m and 10,000m. Chebet will be debuting on the Olympic…