Jeremy Doku of Belgium (left) in action against Ukraine.[AFP] Belgium, Romania and Slovakia qualified for the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Wednesday as war-torn Ukraine were left heartbroken by a thrilling end to Group E. Romania’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Frankfurt secured the point both nations needed to progress, while Ukraine’s brave effort…
Citizens demonstrate along the streets of Nairobi’s CBD to reject the Finance Bill. June 20, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ reverberated in nightclubs in cities and major towns across the country as Generation Z took their campaign against Finance Bill 2024 a notch higher. Videos shared on social media showed that nightclubs…
The American sprint legend disclosed the quality he admires about youngsters Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has revealed the qualities that the American duo of Quincy Wilson and Christian Miller have that set them apart from other young sprinters. Miller, 18, and Wilson, 16, were in action at the US…
Kenya’s Edmund Anya cuts through the Ireland defense on day three of the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium. [World Rugby] Edmund Anya, who last played for the Kenya Sevens when Shujaa was relegated from the 2023 World Sevens Series, makes a highly anticipated return to the squad for the upcoming Africa Men’s…
Kenya joins the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup in Tanzania to combat gender-based violence through football. Kenya is set to participate in the inaugural Africa Women’s Cup styled after the Homeless World Cup taking place in Arusha, Tanzania from June 29 to June 30, 2024. This groundbreaking event, hosted by Future Stars Academy, will bring together…
The FKF presidential hopeful is worried about the sorry state of Kenyan football which he feels is capable of generating a lot of revenue with the right structures in place. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential hopeful Hussein Mohammed has claimed that the financial woes facing Kenyan clubs has some fearing promotion. Mohammed, a harsh critic…
There is controversy over Lewandowski’s penalty style at Euro 2024 criticized by France’s goalie Maignan for its excessive stutter-steps. Robert Lewandowski’s penalty technique has became a focal point of discussion after a contentious moment in the Euro 2024 group stage match between Poland and France, which ended in a 1-1 draw. The match saw tensions…
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ and ranked number one for the Best Economy Class Airline Catering at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. The event was hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization, known for its evaluation of the global airline industry. The…
The athletics fraternity in Elgeyo-Marakwet County is over the moon after athletics coach Elkanah Rutto bagged the North Rift Region Tujiamini Gold award. The athletics fraternity in Elgeyo-Marakwet County has a reason to celebrate after athletics coach Elkanah Rutto bagged the North Rift Region Tujiamini Gold award in a collective show of effort by the…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is closely monitoring the situation in Kenya following the nationwide youth-led anti-finance bill protests. In a statement, the IMF affirmed its commitment to helping Kenya overcome its economic challenges. “The IMF is closely monitoring the situation in Kenya. Our main goal in supporting Kenya is to help it…
A look back at Kenya’s 2017 COSAFA Cup journey showcasing emerging talents and strategic plays under coach Adel Amrouche. Seven years ago, Kenya embarked on a memorable campaign at the 2017 COSAFA Cup held in Zambia. Despite an early exit the squad showed flashes of brilliance that underscored their potential in African football. The tournament…
Eliud Kipchoge and Lebron James have tried the new Nike shoes that massage feet and given their take on them before they are launched into the market. World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Lakers star Lebron James have expressed their opinion on the newly unveiled Nike sneakers that allegedly massage a person’s feet. Nike…
Kenyan-born American steeplechaser Hillary Bor has explained how introducing a new technique at the trials cost him a slot to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Kenyan-born American Hillary Bor went to the US Olympic trials with the hope of representing the US for the third time but unfortunately missed his target after falling and finishing…
Sports sector faces mixed impacts from Kenya’s 2024 finance bill, with increased funding and tax incentives, but higher costs for amateurs. Protests have erupted across Kenya in response to the government’s proposed 2024/25 finance bill a legislative plan aimed at raising KSh 346 billion in additional taxes to mitigate the national budget deficit and reduce…
Omija, who recently produced a man-of-the-match display against Ivory Coast in Malawi for Harambee Stars, is even more confident ahead of the COSAFA challenge. Harambee Stars defender Alponce Omija has exuded confidence as he and his teammates prepare to fly out of the country to South Africa on Tuesday Morning to take part in the…