The US sprint legend feels the British runner is headed for greatness due to a number of factors even after failing to live up to expectations at the Paris 2024 Olympics. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has expressed his admiration over the mental strength of British sprinter Zharnel Hughes. Hughes has had some ups and…
Michael Johnson has reaffirmed his commitment to clean sports, responding to doping challenges with hope, honesty and unyielding integrity. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has continued to use his platform to advocate for integrity in sports. Johnson, a four-time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time World Champion, is celebrated not just for his dominance on the…
Simon and Sarah Kabu, the founders of the renowned tour company Bonfire Adventures, have become the focus of public interest following the circulation of CCTV footage showing an alleged altercation involving Sarah Kabu and another woman. The couple, well-known for their high-profile presence on social media, has taken to separate videos to clarify the matter…
Christian Coleman has discussed personal and professional changes after securing second place at the Rome Diamond League following Olympic trials setbacks. Former world 100m champion Christian Coleman has made a remarkable return to top-level sprinting, securing second place at the recent 100-meter Rome Diamond League meet. Clocking a time of 9.92 seconds, Coleman narrowly missed…
Kenyan dailies covered the wave of kidnappings on Thursday, January 16, with claims that the disappearances may be the work of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Kenyan newspaper headlines on Thursday, January 16. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star, Taifa Leo and People Daily.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation The newspaper reported on Public Service…
A mass to honor the deceased Kenyan footballer Ezekiel Otuoma was held in Nairobi before residents of Mbotela viewed his body During the mass, his late wife, Racheal, thanked all those who held his hand after his death He also introduced Otuoma's daughter, and many said that she resembles her late father The body of…
From Gabby Thomas to Julius Yego, these eleven track and field stars have proven that brains and athleticism go hand in hand! Check out the most educated athletes in the sport. Balancing academics and professional athletics can be very challenging. In many cases, athletes opt to focus on their careers instead of education, but there…
Residents of Nkaimurunya, Ong’ata Rongai in Kajiado North Sub County, have raised serious safety concerns over a gas refilling plant operating in their residential area. In a crisis meeting, locals described the plant as a “ticking time bomb,” warning that its proximity to rental apartments and homes poses a grave danger to the community. They…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mondo Duplantis are celebrated for their inspiring journey from collegiate athletics to Olympic success. Olympic champion Vernon Norwood has praised Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mondo Duplantis for prioritizing their education before transitioning to professional athletics. Speaking on the Louisiana State University-hosted podcast Tigers Win, Norwood and Duplantis reflected on their collegiate experiences and…
The Kenya Forest Service has kicked off construction of an an electric fence around the Sanctuary Block of Ngong Road Forest. Through the support of I&M Foundation, KFS says construction of the electric fence will fence off 14.2km perimeter of the block with completion set for April 2025. Ngong Road Forest was gazetted in 1932…
Baringo County football champions Kabarnet Boys High School have qualified for this year’s Rift Valley secondary schools’ regional term two games. This is after they beat Moi Boys High School Kabartonjo by three goals to Nil in an entertaining final held at the institution’s playgrounds in Kabarnet town on Saturday. The goals of the “titans”…
Hobbs Kessler aims to challenge the 1500m hierarchy of Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen. American Olympian Hobbs Kessler has revealed his driving force for the 2025 season, looking to become a true contender in the 1500m and challenge the dominance of fellow specialists like Cole Hocker, Josh Kerr, and Jakob Ingebrigtsen. Kessler’s motivation…
Mary Moraa opened up about her close friendship with Sha’Carri Richardson, which began in 2022 and has grown as they continue to support each other in competitions like the Diamond League Meetings. Mary Moraa has opened up about the special bond she shares with American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson and where their friendship started. Mary…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) and Mama Doing Good have signed an MoU that will see the two organisations work together in environmental conservation projects in the Nation and further guide KNUT members on how to environmental conservation through the First Lady Mazingira Awards. This collaboration is aimed at supporting the national goal…
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for scamming a foreign national out of a staggering USD 256,000(Ksh33 million) in a fake gold deal. The scam involved over 500kg of counterfeit gold, with investigations revealing crucial details about the fraudulent transactions. According to the police statement,…