Azimio leaders; Kalonzo Musyoka (centre), Eugene Wamalwa and Jeremiah Kioni, among others, speak after the coalition’s NEC sessions on July 19, 2024. [File, Standard] Some members of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party on Friday said they have no plans of joining Kenya Kwanza’s proposed broad-based government of national unity. Led by Wiper…
African Games bronze medallist Vivian Chebet is keen to right the wrongs of the past at the Olympics as she teams up with Mary Moraa and Lilian Odira in hunt for 800m gold. Vivian Chebet is keen to return the favour after her inclusion into Team Kenya’s 800m lineup for the Paris Olympics despite flopping…
Swamibapa skipper and opener Rushabh Patel during a past cup final.[Courtesy] The fifth week of the Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League promises a thrilling spectacle, with a lineup of exciting Super League fixtures slated for various venues. One of the standout matches will see Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj (SCLPS YL A) hosting…
Erik ten Hag faces intense pressure to revive Manchester United after their worst season despite past success at Ajax. In football when things fail to go according to plan and a team registers lacklustre performances, a lot of people can be held accountable. The fans are normally the frontliners when it come to a demand…
Rajveer Thethy clears a jump at the wheel of a Subaru Impreza. He will be navigated by Linet Ayuko on Nakuru Rally. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Rising star Rajveer Thethy is gearing up for the fourth round of the Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) with a new navigator, Linet Ayuko, by his side. Ayuko, a multiple Safari…
Kenya Sevens have already arrived into the Olympics Village ahead of rugby action that will start two days before the Paris Games’ Opening Ceremony. Shujaa became the first Kenyan team to check into the Olympics Village in Paris after two weeks of training in Miramas. The Kenya Sevens players arrived at the Village on Friday…
Wanty team’s Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay celebrates on the podium with the best sprinter’s green jersey after the 18th stage of the 111th edition of the Tour de France cycling race, 179,5 km between Gap and Barcelonnette, in southeastern France, on July 18, 2024. [AFP] Belgian Victor Campenaerts wept with joy after winning stage 18…
All hopes rest on Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Tia Clayton to deliver the fifth-straight Olympic 100m title but with the injury scares, can the trio still deliver against a formidable American cast? The Jamaican trio of Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tia Clayton will head to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a lot…
Spain’s Lamine Yamal and France defender Jules Kounde of France in action during their UEFA EURO 2024 semi-final at the Munich Football Arena on July 9, 2024, in Munich, Germany. [AFP] The Euros have just ended. Spain deservedly lifted their fourth European title after beating England 2-1 on Sunday, July 15, completing a tournament they dominated…
Kishane Thompson has explained how he plans to deal with the media hype that he is receiving after clocking the world’s fastest time this year. Kishane Thompson is not letting the limelight get into his way as he chases Olympic glory in the French capital next month. The Jamaican sprint king is the fastest man…
Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary General (SG) DR. Davji Bhimji Atellah has disclosed that the doctors are willing to support the new cabinet secretary nominee for health DR. Deborah Mulongo Baraza. In a statement shared on X on Friday, July 19, 2024, Davji said the union will help Baraza in restoring…
Patrick Odhiambo. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] KCB FC has appointed tactician Patrick Odhiambo as the new head coach on a one-year contract, effective July 15 ahead of the 2023/2024 season. Odhiambo , who joins from Kakamega Homeboyz FC, replaces Bernard Mwalala, who has left the Bankers to pursue personal interests. The appointment follows the Football Kenya Federation…
US 400m champion Quincy Hall has hit out at Noah Lyles for what he feels is lack of respect for him after the world 100m champion claimed he is not good enough for the 4x400m relay. US 400m champion Quincy Hall has blasted Noah Lyles for what he feels is disrespect from the world 100m…
State House has on Friday, July 19, 2024, released profiles of the first batch of the five new cabinet nominees. According to the document shared on X by the State House Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed, the new nominees have qualifications in their respective fields. Here is the profile of the nominees as shared by the State…
Junior chess masters in action during the Nyanza Region Chess Championship.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The Nyanza Regional Youth Chess Tournament held at Kasagam Secondary School on Sunday saw a remarkable turnout, with over 450 students participating in the prestigious event. The tournament highlighted the immense talent present in the region, particularly in the under 17 categories where…