Christian Coleman came into the US Olympics trials as one of the athletes in good form but it counted for nothing as he leaves disappointed after failing to secure a ticket to Paris. Former world 100m champion Christian Coleman is among the biggest losers from the US Olympics trials as he will not compete in…
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…
Alego Usonga Member of Parliament Samuel Atandi caused controversy by expressing his support for the administration of President William Ruto Atandi, a close ally of Raila Odinga, revealed that their opposition to Ruto was due to the exclusion of ODM leaders from the government He noted that while ODM leaders are now being appointed to…
The 24-year-old burgeoning star edged France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela to the gold medal by 0.01 seconds in 100m hurdles at the Paris Olympics Olympic 100m hurdles gold medalist Masai Russell has opened up about why she does not confide in her direct competitors. Russell, 24, clocked 12.33 seconds in Paris to bag gold in her specialty….
Award-winning actress Jackie Matubia has for the first time opened up about the pain she went through after breaking up with her ex-lover actor Blessing Lung’aho. In a candid interview with Dr Ofweneke, Jackie emotionally narrated how 2023 was the hardest year for her since it was the year she broke up with Lung’aho who…
Sha’Carri Richardson lets her feelings known about her Team US relay quartet on their way to the Olympic gold. World c100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has opened about how missing the 100m gold in Paris made her put trust in her teammates in relay. Richardson, who was disappointed after failing to live up to the ‘favourite’…
Several people are feared dead after a bus carrying passengers overturned in Matsangoni area along the Kilifi-Malindi highway. A BUSCAR bus is said to have skidded before overturning on the side of the highway on Saturday, August 31. This has created a sensation among Kenyans on the internet, with many complaining about the accidents that…
It seems that Kikuyu Member of Parliament, Kimani Ichung'wah will not leave Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua out of his political discussions anytime soon The member of parliament and a loyalist of President William Ruto has been in a position to attack the deputy president In his latest shot, Ichung'wah noted that Gachagua uses his audience…
By REUTERS Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, according to four officials familiar with the matter. The negotiations are the latest attempt to mend diplomatic ties between the East African neighbours, whose relationship soured in January…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has denied association with a Subaru vehicle that Senator Okiya Omtatah claimed was used to kidnap Gideon Kibet, (a cartoonist on X). In a statement, DCI refuted the claims terming them as ‘unfounded’ and promising to thoroughly investigate the matter. “We wish…
Kenya have played Zimbabwe thrice this year, winning two and drawing one, but Firat is a worried man ahead of the side’s must-win encounter on Friday to even stand a chance of qualification. Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has pinpointed two major concerns as Kenya gears up for its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations…
By REUTERS A Ugandan man held in pre-trial detention for nearly a year under anti-homosexuality laws that have drawn international condemnation has been released on bail, a rights group representing him said. Campaigners say Uganda’s LGBTQ community has faced increasing rights abuses, including home evictions and torture, after the East African country passed its Anti-Homosexuality…
The Australian sprint sensation was in Florida to learn from Noah Lyles and his coach Lance Brauman and has returned home with a lot of assurances about his career. Australian wonderkid Gout Gout is back in Queensland where he has returned to school but for two weeks last month, he was in Florida in the…
Former Minister of Health Susan Nakhumicha officially handing over the Ministry to her successor Deborah Mulongo Recounting his days at Afya House, Nakhumicha said the 56-day doctors' strike earlier this year tarnished his legacy in the Ministry, but now he says he considered it as a challenge to economic growth He was among the members…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the funeral of the late Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North, on January 3, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] There was anxiety at the burial of a former Senator’s son after mourners rejected plea by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to read President William…