Five things we learnt from Kenya 7s’ display in Pool B of the Paris 2024 Olympics. The Kenya national men’s sevens team Shujaa’s hopes of achieving a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics were dealt a huge blow as they lost all their three Pool B matches, consigning them to fight for a ninth-place…
The Jamaican believes she has all it takes to be crowned Olympic 800m champion as she gears up for a tough battle against Mary Moraa, Keely Hodgkinson, and Co at the Paris Olympic Games. Natoya Goule-Toppin is beaming with confidence ahead of taking it to th track against some of the greatest 800m runners in…
Part of the hotel that was struck by IED in Mandera County on Wednesday Victims of the Wednesday afternoon hotel attack in Mandera have been safely evacuated to Nairobi by a team led by the Kenya Red Cross Society. A total of four critically injured individuals were airlifted from Mandera County Referral Hospital. One patient…
Benson Omala is expected to grab at least one award at tonight’s FKF Gala set to be held at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. Tonight all eyes will be on the iconic Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi as the football fraternity gathers for the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Gala Awards. The grand event marks…
Malkia Strikers captain Trizah Atuka in Miramas, France. [NOC-K Media] We take a look at the national women’s volleyball team, Malkia Strikers, that will be featuring at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games that gets underway in the French capital today. Kenya will face Brazil in their opening match on Monday. Name: Trizah Atuka Age: 32…
Dark Side of Glory, a true crime documentary series that tells the stories behind shocking cases of murder in the world of sport will premiere on July 31 on Showmax. In its second episode, set to air on August 7, the series explores the murders of three Kenyan runners in 2021. Dubbed ‘Death in the…
A British Olympian has issued public apology following controversial comments about a Dutch athlete sparking widespread backlash and igniting ethical debate. Former British Olympian Paula Radcliffe was at the center of a storm of controversy on Thursday after she wished luck to a Dutch athlete who was previously convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl. The…
Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s marathon at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She will defend her title n Paris. [File, Standard] The 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony this evening has been set to deliver pomp and colour to millions of sports enthusiasts following the event across the globe. After…
Mallory Swanson scored twice in less than two minutes The United States women’s national football team defeated Zambia 3-0, affirming their status as one of the tournament’s frontrunners. Held at Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux, the match showcased the US team’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience. Marta outsmarts Super Falcons The US opened the scoring in…
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan facing imminent execution in Saudi Arabia, has issued a heartfelt plea for assistance as he faces a grave situation. Munyakho, who was born Stephen Bertrand Munyakho on March 5, 1974, in Pumwani, Nairobi, shared his distressing story during a press briefing on July 24, 2024. As the eldest of nine siblings,…
Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje impressed in his debut for FK Vojvodina against Ajax in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers. Kenya international Collins Sichenje made his debut for Serbian side FK Vojvodina on Thursday, July 25 in a 1-0 defeat to Ajax in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League. Dutch midfielder Branco van der…
The National Assembly has set the schedule for vetting Cabinet Secretaries nominated by President William Ruto. In a notice issued on Thursday, July 25, 2024, the Assembly announced that the vetting process will begin on Thursday, August 1, 2024, and continue for four days, concluding on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The vetting sessions will occur…
Kenya staged a remarkable comeback in the Paris 2024 rugby playoffs advancing to face Samoa on Saturday. Kenya men’s rugby 7s national team Shujaa delivered a riveting performance to overcome Uruguay 19-14 in the ninth-place semifinal playoff on Thursday night. The victory marks a significant turnaround after a series of disappointing performances in the group…
Jacobs has been tipped to struggle at the Paris 2024 Olympics after producing a dismal outing in his last meet, but Gatlin has warned fans to write the Italian off at their own peril. Former American sprint star Justin Gatlin has come to the defense of Lamont Marcell Jacobs as the Italian sprinter gears up…
The AFC Leopards Youth team graduate is set to join Dundee United after receiving clearance from the Scottish FA and securing his work permit. Kenyan international Richard Odada is expected to complete a move to Dundee United after receiving the green light from the Scottish Football Association. The 23-year-old midfielder is set to sign a…