Kenyan-born American Paul Chelimo has explained why he will quit the track at the end of this season to shift his focus to the marathon. Olympic Games 5000m bronze medallist Paul Chelimo has announced retirement from the track as his main focus shifts to the marathon starting next season. The Kenyan-born American noted that the…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua was among those who attended the coronation of Bishop Peter Kimani in the Catholic Diocese of Embu on Saturday Pointing to the effects of his recent dismissal from government, Gachagua was not given the opportunity to address the residents However, Gachagua was happy that the residents of Embu cheered him…
The Turkana County Department of Health and Sanitation has set up Social Health Authority (SHA) enrolment desks in all 274 operational health facilities to boost registration into the health scheme. This is alongside additional outreach through community programmes and public gatherings across the county. This initiative aims to…
The national government is working on efforts to digitize the operations of the National Police Service (NPS). Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, met with the European Union Ambassador to Kenya, Henriette Geiger, to discuss support for the plan. This follows the Security and Defense strategic…
Michael Johnson has given a candid explanation of why he could not include field events in his Grand Slam Track league. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has disclosed why he snubbed field events in his Grand Slam Track league. The first meeting is scheduled to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4 and will…
Brittany Brown dominated the Rome Diamond League 200m and is now setting her sights on completing her medal collection this season. Olympic 200m bronze medalist Brittany Brown delivered a powerful statement at the Rome Diamond League on Friday night. The 29-year-old American sprinter displayed her speed and finesse, clinching victory in the women’s 200m with…
The Ministry of Health has enhanced its preparedness and response strategy against the Marburg virus outbreak. Although Kenya has not recorded any Marburg cases, recent reports from neighboring Rwanda and regional travel links have prompted the government to bolster its readiness. Mary Muthoni, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, stated that they are…
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American sprint legend Michael Johnson has opened up about the reasons for his decision to start the lucrative Grand Slam Track league. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has explained the main reason behind coming up with the Grand Slam Track league set to be launched in 2025. The four-time Olympic champion explained that all that…
By JULIUS BARIGABA Ugandan military officer Lt-Gen Sam Kavuma finally took office as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) Force Commander on July 28, more than three months after he was named to the post in April to replace his compatriot Lt-Gen Sam Okiding, who was appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces of Uganda…
As the youngest in a family of eight with four elder brothers, Gor Mahia forward Musa Masika has drawn inspiration from his footballer siblings Shaban Masika and Ayub Timbe. Gor Mahia forward Musa Masika has attributed his meteoric rise in football to the pivotal influence of his elder siblings, former Kenyan Premier League (KPL) player…
US President Donald Trump gestures with a saber after cutting into a cake representation of the new Air Force One design during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [AFP] Numerous projects in Kenya funded by the US government could stall as the Trump…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua with his wife, Dorcas. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says his life is in danger. Gachagua made the revelation to Kenyans on Sunday afternoon, shortly after being discharged from Karen Hospital where he was admitted with chest pains on Sunday. While addressing journalists at the hospital, Gachagua…
Three people, two adults and a small child, survived the Kipsitet road accident that claimed nine lives on Tuesday, September 3 One of the victims was seen trapped inside the wreckage of the matatu, while presidents on the Londiani-Muhoroni highway rushed to help him The police, in their initial investigation, said the accident was caused…
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