Odibets on Friday July 5th awarded winners of the Omoka na Euro promotion as the tournament entered quarter finals. The event held at the betting firm’s offices, saw participants win motorbikes.The winners include Peter Mosoti, Samwel Ewoi, Kennedy Nganga, Robert Kibara, Stephen Omondi, and Degracious Ojiambo. On the other hand; Anthony Fuchaka, Emmanuel Karani, Korir…
Lilian Odira (left) when she won the 800m final during the Olympics trials ahead of world champion Mary Moraa at Nyayo Stadium last month. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Women’s 800m Olympics trials winner Lilian Odira cannot wait to be in France for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Her goals in the city of love during the Summer…
President William Ruto said the offices of the First Lady, the Second Lady, and the office of the Spouse of Prime Cabinet Secretary will not be funded. [PCS] In a bid to curb the growing displeasure of the public, President William Ruto has today announced a raft of austerity measures to reduce government expenditure. The…
Knighton saw the provisional doping ban imposed on him by USADA lifted, which allowed him to take part in the US Olympic trials, where he sealed qualification in the 200 meters. Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has praised Erryon Knighton for his impressive performance in the 200m final at the USATF Olympic qualifiers last weekend. …
By REUTERS Militia fighters have attacked a Chinese-linked mining site in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing six Chinese nationals and at least two Congolese soldiers, local officials said on Thursday. China condemned the attack, which took place on Wednesday in Djugu territory in the gold-rich Ituri province. Djugu administrator Ruphin Mapela said it was…
Kenya has intensified its pursuit of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic which is relying heavily on integrating stand-alone HIV programming with primary health-care platforms to improve population-level health and ensure sustainability. This follows the move by the Government through the Ministry of Health to establish a team tasked with responsibility of strategising on the interventions needed…
France captain Kylian Mbappe during a training session. [AFP] Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe’s France up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the late match. Germany and Spain clash in Stuttgart at 7pm EAT with the host nation putting their…
President William Ruto has appointed Nancy Onyango to chair an independent task force for auditing Kenya’s public debt, aiming to provide clarity on its nature and management. In a gazette notice dated July 5, Ruto announced that Onyango will lead the audit of public debt. She will be deputised by Prof Luis Franceschi, with support…
Joe Biden’s extremely weak performance at the CNN TV debate last week, has prompted senior figures in the Democrat party to question whether he is fit enough to stand for the upcoming presidential election. Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said it was reasonable to ask: “Is this an episode or is this a…
Jade Lally is among athletes who have criticizes British Athletics’ stringent selection policy urging athletes to switch countries. UK Athletics confirmed its team on Friday afternoon and it contains few surprises yet sparks major controversy. The British selection policy which is designed to prioritize athletes with podium potential has left numerous qualified athletes sidelined igniting…
Nancy Onyango Former Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Inspection (OIA) at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Nancy Onyango will head the newly appointed presidential task force on forensic audit of public debt. The President made the appointment of the team through a Kenya Gazette Notice on July 5, 2024 moments after addressing…
ADAK Head of Anti-Doping Education and Research Dr. Martin Sisa during the SJAK Anti-Doping workshop in Naivasha. [Stafford Ondego,Standard] The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) is determined to deliver a clean team to the forthcoming 2024 Olympic Games. ADAK Head of Anti-Doping Education and Research Dr. Martin Sisa noted that the Agency has already done…
President William Ruto chairs a special Cabinet Meeting at State House, Nairobi. The Cabinet was briefed on the security situation in the country following days’ riots. [PCS] President William Ruto Thursday held a Cabinet meeting at State House that could turn out to be the ‘last supper’ for seven Cabinet secretaries, whose ministries are to be…
Wanyonyi and Marco Arop gear up for a monumental 800m showdown at the Monaco Diamond League, eyeing Olympic and record glory. World 800m silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi and reigning world champion Canada’s Marco Arop are poised for a groundbreaking encounter at the Monaco Diamond League on July 12th. This highly anticipated race serves as a…
KNRC leader Jameet Chana in a past event. [Courtesy] The 2024 Kenya National Rally Championship (KNRC) leader Samman Vohra clocked 1: 49.35.5 to win the third leg of the series held in Nanyuki at the weekend. Vohra led from start to finish in Nanyuki, bagging all the six contested stages. This was the second victory…