Kitum, who won bronze in the 800 meters at the London Olympic games in 2012, has played an integral role in building Faith Kipyegon’s iconic career. Faith Kipyegon has credited her husband Timothy Kitum for playing a crucial role in her rise to greatness. Kitum, himself an accomplished athlete and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist in…
Junior Starlets had been intensifying preparations in Spain preparing for the U-17 Women’s World Cup. Junior Starlets have safely arrived at the Dominican Republic ahead of their U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign. Starlets had been in a training camp in Spain preparing for the task ahead with key friendlies against Valencia, Portugal and Inter City….
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a press briefing on Sunday, October 21. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to their Mazingira Complex on Kiambu Road to record a statement regarding allegations of assassination attempts. During a press briefing on Sunday, Gachagua claimed there had been…
Governors are now pushing for use of disease burden to determine the division of revenue between national and county governments, Siaya Governor James Orengo has said. According to Orengo, several counties, especially in Nyanza have very high disease burden, forcing them to use a lot of resources in ensuring that citizens live health lives. “We…
Kibera-born rapper Stephen Otieno Adera alias Stevo Simple Boy has urged fans seeking financial assistance to exercise patience. Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, January 30, 2024, the artiste revealed that he receives over 200 requests for financial help daily. However, he explained that he can only assist a limited number of people each day…
Kenya announced Monday that it has completed its inaugural National Climate Change and Health Strategy (2024–2029), reaffirming its position as a leader in addressing the intersection of climate change and public health. Acknowledging the significant threats posed by climate change, the country is committed to mitigating its impacts, adapting to emerging challenges, and fostering resilience…
The American sprint legend has sought to end his beef with Olympics long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall after addressing concerns over field events missing at Grand Slam Track. Former Olympics champion and 400m world record holder Michael Johnson has responded to the criticism he received over the absence of field events from his Grand Slam…
A speeding milk truck hit and killed a 32-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son Gacharu on the Sagana-Karatina highway while they were waiting for a school bus Residents blamed the accident on the speed of driving and the lack of bumps, so they blocked the road in protest, demanding that action be taken by the…
President William Ruto is welcomed to Kisumu County by the Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to attend the Fourth African Sub-sovereign governments network (AfSNET) Investment Conference. [PCS] Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s ODM party is caught between a rock and a hard place, as party members are torn between backing President William Ruto’s re-election and launching their own bid for the presidency. The…
French President Emmanuel Macron, on Tuesday reiterated his country’s support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara at a joint session of the two Houses of the Moroccan Parliament. “And I reaffirm it here before you. For France, the present and future of this territory lie within the framework of Moroccan sovereignty. Autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has questioned why Parliament should be getting a higher budgetary allocation compared to the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Speaking during a local TV show on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Onyonka wondered why Parliament, with fewer individuals, should continue to receive more government capitation while HELB, serving hundreds of thousands of…
Priscilla Wagongo, Ezekiel Otuoma's grandmother, said her grandson died the same month as his father, Peter Otuoma Wagongo Peter, who died on December 24, 1996, a few days after his son, who passed away on December 21, 2024 Priscilla from Ramula, Siaya county, shared Ezekiel's love for God and how he involved him in his…
Kenya’s Cyprian Kotut was the best placed Kenyan runner at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday and he will be rewarded handsomely for his second place finish. Kenyan athletes might have endured a tough day at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday but Cyprian Kotut and Stephen Kiprop still walked away with a substantial sum for second…
Justin Gatlin has explained why he thinks Jamaican fans are the best, even though they made him feel like ‘public enemy number one’ from 2014 onwards back when he was Usain Bolt’s biggest rival. Justin Gatlin, one of America’s most decorated sprinters, has joined fellow athlete Noah Lyles in expressing concern over the lack of…
Edna Kiplagat and Buzunesh Dibaba are among the athletes set to receive rightful prize money from the Boston Marathon after being elevated due to disqualifications for doping. Edna Kiplagat and Buzunesh Deba are just a few months away from adding millions to their wealth following the recent update from the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), the…