Naomi Nyiro cheated death in a horrific road accident that took her leg in November 2017, only to meet a surreal and tragic fate in a plane crash without even ever boarding the aircraft. The Head Teacher of Mashamba Comprehensive School in Malindi Sub County was travelling on a motorcycle taxi (boda-boda) along the Malindi-Mombasa Road when…
Justin Gatlin has picked Letsile Tebogo to dominate track and field in 2025 over Noah Lyles, likening the Botswana star to the legendary Usain Bolt. The 2025 athletics track and field season promises thrills and fireworks in equal measure if the hard work behind the scenes by top athletes is any barometer. While 2024 saw…
National carrier Kenya Airways has handed a Boeing 737-700 aircraft to Mang’u High School. The aircraft will be delivered to the school Sunday by road. In a statement, KQ said the move is to inspire the next generation of aviation workers. The aircraft was officially received by the school’s chief principal, John Kuria, who noted…
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has dismissed critics of his administration, asserting that their opposition will not hinder Kenya’s progress. Speaking at the United Pentecostal Church of Kenya in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, on Sunday, January 12, he urged leaders to leverage political unity to transform the country. “Forget about the naysayers, Kenya…
Andreas Almgren made history by winning the Valencia 10k race after steering clear against his rivals in the closing stages Andreas Almgren produced a devastating late kick to take the 10k Valencia on January 12. Inside the closing stages, Almgren was in a lead group of three alongside Vincent Langat of Kenya and Switzerland’s Dominic…
Gatlin and Lyles both hold similar belief when it come to achieving greatness in track and field. Success in track and field doesn’t come overnight. It requires meticulous planning, dedication, and the willingness to confront your weaknesses head-on. Two of the sport’s biggest names, American sprint legend Justin Gatlin and Olympic champion Noah Lyles, have…
Paula Radcliffe is backing Keely Hodgkinson to break the untouchable 800m world record, highlighting her mental strength, growth, and immense potential. Three-time London Marathon champion Paula Radcliffe is banking on Keely Hodgkinson to attack the 800m world record. The reigning Olympic champion has made great progress in recent years, and Radcliffe believes she can break…
Ruaraka Member of Parliament Tom Joseph Kajwang on Sunday, January 12, 2025, hinted at re-admitting President William Ruto to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. Speaking at a church service in Dagoretti North, Nairobi, the vocal MP noted that he had embarked on a mission to evaluate ODM’s constitution and bring back the Head of…
Hellen Obiri has highlighted the key differences in training between Kenya and the US. Hellen Obiri has shared a contradicting opinion about training in Kenya compared to training in the US for marathons. Most of the time, long-distance athletes from abroad tend to relocate to Kenya or Ethiopia for marathon training but Obiri prefers training…
As China grapples with surging Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, the East Asian nation’s health authorities on Thursday announced the detection of a new mutated mpox strain, dubbed clade Ib. While the discovery marks another milestone in detection and managing the spread of emerging viruses, it brings to the fore the magnitude and challenges in the…
The defending champions have not tasted league action since December 22, 2024. Record Kenyan Premier League champions Gor Mahia are gearing up for a pivotal return to league action after a lengthy hiatus. Their last competitive outing was on December 2, 2024, when they edged out Kariobangi Sharks 1-0 before the Christmas break. During the…
Wanyonyi has cited personal and practical reasons why he is hesitant to yield to pressure and open an athletes’ training camp. Emmanuel Wanyonyi, the Olympic gold medalist in the 800m, has opened up about the pressure he faces to start his own athlete’s camp. Despite his success on the global track stage, Wanyonyi is hesitant…
American sprints legends explains why the Olympic and world records go hand in hand and what athletes need to do to achieve both. ‘You’re either on top or you’re not’ – When Michael Johnson revealed why the Olympic Games is a forum for athletes to reach the highest pinnacles Michael Johnson may be retired more…
Nineteen-year-old Mitchelle Kemunto died of a seizure just two days after completing her national exams Her grieving mother, Vane Moraa, revealed that her results were confirmed by the principal two days after their release Uncle Kemunto said that it was a double loss for the family after receiving the impressive results of their relatives Kisii…
The suspect, Duke Maingi, was arrested along Magadi Road in Kajiado County by plainclothes police officers Elvis Muthoni, an M-Pesa shop agent, revealed that Maingi gave him a phone to speak to a suspected Safaricom customer service person before his arrest On his part, Maingi explained that he was arrested for no known crime and…