From Right-Fred Ollows Rubgy Trainer and Consultant, Mutua Mutava CEO and MD of Betika Group Kenya, Cynthia Mumbo the Founder and CEO of Sports Connect Africa and Kibet Biwott Atheltics Consultant. [Jonah Onyango,Standard] After lifting the football trophy at the inaugural BingwaFest sports extravaganza last year in Eldoret that saw them walk home with a…
Kenya’s John Okeyo charges through the Samoa defense on day two of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France.[World Rugby] After a day of heartbreak, Kenya Sevens put behind their group stage disappointments to stun Uruguay 19-14 in the ninth-place semifinal playoff on Thursday night. Shujaa were knocked out of the Paris Olympic…
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet celebrates after winning the women’s 5000m final at the Doha Diamond League. [AFP] Since the days of Kiprugut Chumo, Kenya’s only medallist in 1964, to the 2020 Olympics, the world’s topmost games have been a men’s affair, especially for Kenya. But in recent years, Kenya’s women at the Olympics have earned their…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua react to ODM’s appointments into Cabinet on July 25, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The turbulent waters of politics have hit again and seemingly swamped the opposition leaving Azimio leaders fighting for political survival. Although the coalition leaders still insist they are together, the unfolding development has…
Kenya faces difficult times ahead because of pressure to pay debts, create jobs for the youth, offer improved services to citizens and uproot entrenched corruption. The tough journey on the new path begins afresh with the appointment of a new cabinet which takes office after weeks of unrelenting protests by Kenya’s young population demanding better…
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives now wants MPs to allocate at least Kshs. 17.7 billion to New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (NKPCU) to ensure optimal operation of the organization. Committee Chairperson James Gakuya observed that the agency needs at least Ksh. 15 billion set aside for it from the current…
Marta outsmarts Super Falcons Playing into the evening shadows of Bordeaux, Nigeria and Brazil went head to head in their Olympic football campaign of group C. Brazil, who are viewed as the favourites for the gold medal by many faced a stern first half from the Nigerians. Despite their moments of individual brilliance and smart…
Counterfeit US dollars seized by EACC during a raid in a former MP’s residence. [EACC] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered counterfeit US dollars and a firearm during a search related to alleged embezzlement by Beirut Pharmacy & Medical Centre. The search, conducted on Thursday, July 25, targeted the pharmacy’s directors and NHIF…
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. Four critically injured individuals were airlifted from Mandera County Referral Hospital. One patient was evacuated by Amref Flying Doctors services, while three others were transported by…
Equatorial Guinea’s football federation and their star player have appealed FIFA’s ruling on his eligibility Former Equatorial Guinea captain Emilio Nsue has filed an appeal against FIFA’s ruling in May that declared the 34-year-old ineligible to play for the African nation. The world football governing body made the decision in May after claiming that Nsue…
The Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place on Friday, July 26 and athletes will be out to showcase their sense of fashion before taking their rivalries to the field. The Olympic Games opening ceremony is always a sight to behold with certain protocols to be observed and Paris will witness the 2024 edition of…
The 26-year-old London-born defender received his first call up to the Harambee Stars set-up last June. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner Onyego is expected to be fit in the fothcoming days for Bristol after missing out on their first two pre-season friendly matches against Newport County and Aldershot Town on Tuesday. Vyner, who received his…
Timothy Cheruiyot has given a candid explanation of why he owes his successful career to his father. Former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot has credited his father for encouraging him to take up athletics as a career after his secondary school education. Cheruiyot is the first born in his family and he noted that after high…
The former Kenya Police FC target has bid farewell to Murang’a Seal penning heartfelt message thanking the club for a memorable four-year tenure. Eric Balecho has announced his departure from Murang’a Seal after an impactful four-year stay at St. Sebastian Park. The skilled midfielder is now set to join Tusker FC after signing a two-year…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has assembled a team of Members of Parliament to spearhead the crucial vetting process for the recently nominated Cabinet Secretaries (CSs). In a statement shared on his X account on July 25, 2024, Wetang’ula stated that to ensure transparency, accountability and efficiency in selecting and appointing CSs, he had set…