Ng’iya Girls point guard Cecilia Atieno (left) attempts a shot during their final against Nyakach Girls.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Siaya County giants Ng’iya Girls are the new Nyanza Region Secondary School basketball 3×3 champions. Ng’iya who finished runners up last year were crowned the 2024 regional champions after seeing off Kisumu County’s Nyakach Girls 10-6 in a…
Sadio Mane’s agent dismisses rumors of his return to Salzburg confirming he is content and focused at Al-Nassr for the upcoming season. Senegal superstar Sadio Mane has been the subject of intense speculation recently, with rumors swirling about a possible return to his former club Red Bull Salzburg. However, his agent Bjorn Bezemer has firmly…
Louis Sechen of Highway Secondary School celebrate his goal against Olympic High School during their Nairobi Region Secondary Schools’ football final match at Jamhuri High School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Surprises marked the last day of the Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Term Two Games at the Jamhuri High School. Highway Secondary School and Hospital Hill High School…
Despite the win CF Montreal head coach Laurent Courtois expressed disappointment over missed opportunities and lapses in collective management. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama was in action for CF Montreal Impact as he captained the Major League Soccer side to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Atlanta United FC on Sunday morning. The match, played…
Githurai High School’s goalkeeper Pefer Kihuithia (right) challenges Meshak Nyabuto of Dagoretti High School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Dagoretti Mixed are two matches away from retaining the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nairobi Region Girls’ football title. On Thursday, they defeated rivals Beth Mugo High School 2-0 in their quarter-finals match at Moi Forces Academy. Junior Starlets…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [File, Standard] Faced with its strongest storm, the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition is undoubtedly crumbling. A decision by its leader Raila Odinga to embrace dialogue with President William Ruto has various forces pulling in different directions. Sources aware of the developments in the opposition outfit speak of multiple colliding interests…
Although he found the back of the net on his first start for the club, Levin Odhiambo’s late first half goal was not enough as Gor Mahia were held to a frustrating draw by Djibouti Telecom. Levin Odhiambo’s strike was not enough as Djibouti Telcom clawed back to force a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia…
The High Court has nullified a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto on May 4, 2023, which established a commission of inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared that the President’s action in creating the commission undermined the authority vested in other constitutional institutions and state organs. “The President can only exercise…
Barbora Krejcikova held off a charge from Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final at Wimbledon to claim her second Grand Slam singles title. The 31st seed followed in the footsteps of 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to make it back-to-back triumphs for the Czech Republic in the women’s singles. Krejcikova, a French Open winner in…
Kenya 7s strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde (left) and players in Miramas, France on Tuesday. [NOC-K Media] Kenya Sevens strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde feels the national team is better equipped to secure a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Shujaa arrived in Miramas, France on Tuesday for a ten-day training camp to…
A research by Physics World has claimed that the fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can mimic Basilisk lizards to run on water. Research by Physics World claims the world’s fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can run on water like the Basilisk lizards. The lizards are nicknamed “Jesus Christ lizards” for their ability to…
St. Anthony Boys’ Kitale player Brian Abuka in action against Serani Boys player Dennis Kenga in Kakamega last year. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Defending champions Serani relinquished their Coast Region Secondary Schools’ boys football trophy after falling to Tononoka Secondary School in the games that conclude on Saturday at Hola Boys High School, Tana River County….
Mary Moraa has given a candid explanation of why the government should consider supporting all athletes financially like the US and other nations. Mary Moraa has pleaded with the government to support athletes and emulate countries like the US in appreciating their talent. The Commonwealth Games champion explained that countries like the US always award…
Paralympic athletes and officials at Kipchoge Keino stadium, Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Para athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Paralympics are upbeat ahead of the international showpiece set to be staged after the Olympics. On Friday, the Kenya National Paralympic Committee staged a hotly contested time trials at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret ahead…
President William Ruto. [PCS] On Thursday, President William Ruto dissolved his Cabinet. Following weeks of protests against his administration, the President grabbed the accountability bull by the horns and sacked all his Cabinet Secretaries, save for one, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi. In a 12-minute speech, the President premised his decision…