Johnson has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the sport of track and field through advocacy and innovations. Olympian Alaysha Johnson is making waves in the world of track and field by advocating for better compensation for athletes, challenging long-standing norms. The American hurdler has emerged as a leading voice for athlete welfare, emphasizing the…
Murder convict Joseph Irungu, alias Jowie, has raised concerns over the extended delay in accessing his trial record, a crucial document for his appeal against the death sentence. Jowie was sentenced to death on March 13, 2024, for the murder of Monica Kimani and filed a notice of appeal two days later. Nearly a year…
Kenyan police deployed to serve in the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti have made major progress in restoring stability in the Carribean nation, according to the National Police Service (NPS). In a statement, NPS said that the Kenyan officers in collaboration with Haiti National Police and local communities, have successfully reclaimed areas previously…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has urged the national government to keep their promise and compensate families of those killed during June-July 2024 countrywide anti-government protests led by Gen Zs. Speaking on Sunday, November 10, 2024, during Governor Gladys Wanga’s thanksgiving ceremony in Rangwe, Homa Bay County, the vocal…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto has rallied her fellow First Ladies in Africa to fast-track gender equity in their countries to ensure that girls and women are given equal opportunities for education and empowerment. The First Lady was speaking in New York during the closure of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development…
Syrians celebrate the taking over of the capital Damascus by Syrian rebel fighters in Beirut’s Triq al Jdideh neighbourhood on December 8, 2024. Islamist-led rebels declared that they have taken Damascus in a lightning offensive on December 8, 2024 sending President Bashar al-Assad fleeing and ending five decades of Baath rule in Syria. [AFP] Syrian…
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (left) duirng the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament launch.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The serene shores of Lake Victoria have become a chess battleground as Kisumu Governor, H.E. Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o, officially launched the Victoria East Africa U21 Chess Tournament on Sunday. This premier chess event, taking place at the luxurious Sarova…
Eliud Kipchoge believes the future of marathon running is promising, with athletes motivated to achieve faster times and carry forward the legacy as he looks forward to more races in 2025. Five-time Berlin Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has explained the reasons behind his bold prediction about marathon running in the future. Eliud Kipchoge is yet…
He scored 11 goals for Sofapaka last season before joining Shabana Shabana winger Darius Msagha harbours regrets missing out on Harambee Stars chance because of a passport hitch. The dribbling wizard was crafted by coach Engin Firat in the travelling squad for the double-header CHAN qualifier match against South Sudan last Sunday but was dropped after he…
President William Ruto has revoked the appointments of Joe Owaka Ager and Kiema Mwandia from key state agencies as part of his ongoing efforts to restructure parastatal leadership. In a Gazette Notice, Ruto rescinded Owaka’s appointment as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya. “I, William Samoei Ruto, President…
The Olympic 100m silver medalist has pulled out of the Rome Diamond League classic just days after he also withdrew from the Silesia clash. Jamaica’s fast-rising sprint star Kishane Thompson has opted out of the highly anticipated 100m race at this weekend’s Rome Diamond League meeting, marking his second withdrawal in as many weeks. Just…
The Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony takes place on Friday, July 26 and athletes will be out to showcase their sense of fashion before taking their rivalries to the field. The Olympic Games opening ceremony is always a sight to behold with certain protocols to be observed and Paris will witness the 2024 edition of…
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…
The Kenya women’s amputee football team will face Colombia Sunday morning in the semi finals of the on-going Women’s Amputee Football World cup in Colombia. The Kenyan team beat Ukraine 1-0 in the quarter finals to book a last four place against Colombia as the USA beat England 2-1 to book their last four place…
A Kenyan woman has revealed that her current fiance left her after he refused to pay her a loan of KSh 2 million. However, when he returned to her, he took her and revealed the plans he had made to teach her punishment His plan for revenge caused mixed reactions, with many women supporting him…