Everything you need to know about Michael Olunga’s illustrious journey from the Lucky Summer slums to becoming one of the best strikers in Africa and Asia. Born on March 26, 1994, at the Lucky Summer slums in Nairobi, Kenya, Michael Olunga is one of Africa’s most celebrated strikers. The 6’3” forward is known for his…
Kenya is gearing up for motorsport extravaganza with the WRC Safari Rally poised to go down in Nakuru County in March. The countdown is officially on for the 2025 World Rally Championship Safari Rally, set to take place from March 20-23 in Naivasha, Nakuru County, Kenya. With preparations well underway, the event promises to be…
Samuel Wanjiru’s wife Triza Njeri, during an interview on March 6, 2021. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] In a dramatic twist surrounding the tragic death of marathon legend Samuel Wanjiru, a woman was found inside the late athlete’s bedroom, sparking fresh intrigues into the circumstances of his death. The stunning revelation, which came during a public inquest…
Noah Lyles has explained the extra motivation behind his crazy pre-race antics at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has broken his silence on the dramatic pre-race antics that became one of the most talked-about moments of the Paris Games last August. According to Lyles, his animated jumping routine before the…
Romania-based duo of Ian Njenga and Cornelius Mokoro have been included as Jerome Paarwater has named his first provisional squad of 47 players for 2025 ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers. The Kenya Simbas have officially kicked off preparations for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) as head coach Jerome Paarwater named a…
Justin Gatlin, who beat his old rival Usain Bolt in the final of the 100 meters at 2017 World Athletics Championships from an unconvetional lane eight, has explained why winning the event is not limited to starting positions. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has shed light on why lane assignments in the 100 meters are…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is set to excite Jamaicans living in the US after revealing the great plan she has in store for them ahead of her trip to New York. Jamaican athletics fans living in the United States will get a rare opportunity to brush shoulders with the country’s track legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. Fraser-Pryce will be…
Pime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [Standard, File] Kenya will hold the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) accountable for the damages meted on its embassy in Kinshasa, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said. In a statement on Tuesday, January 28, Mudavadi condemned the violence, looting and destruction of property, describing it as a grave…
Akani Simbine has reflected on his near miss at the Paris Olympic 100m final, cherishing the race despite narrowly missing a medal. Akani Simbine has reflected on the men’s 100m final at the Paris Olympic Games, revealing that he was disappointed after missing a medal but it remains one of his favourite races. The South…
Kenyan rapper Kennedy Ombima, famously known as King Kaka, has showered artiste Stevo Simple Boy with heartfelt praise as the singer marked his 37th birthday. In a video shared on King Kaka’s Instagram page on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, the Wajinga Nyinyi hitmaker is seen spending time with Stevo at a lavish residence, engaging him…
US President Donald Trump has taken steps to reform the immigration system by emphasizing how immigrants are dealt with and deported The Department of Immigration and Customs Implementation (ICE) said Kenya is among the East African countries with the highest number of unauthorized immigrants in the United States ICE said non -civilians could seek out…
Noah Lyles has revealed his go-to exercise as he dismisses the effectiveness of bench presses in track and field. Olympic champion and reigning 100m and 200m world champion, Noah Lyles, has made an interesting revelation about his gym routine, shedding light on an exercise he’s less confident in. During a previous episode of the Beyond…
Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the attacks on the embassies and personnel in Kinshasa. In a statement, the Prime CS stated that the rioters protesting attacked the Kenyan and Uganda embassies with planned assaults on the South African, US and Belgian Embassies. He, however, confirmed that he engaged DRC’s Foreign Minister who while…
Fred Kerley and his wife are involved in a court battle after Olympic 100m bronze medallist allegedly assault his wife and Angelina explains why they are at loggerheads. Fred Kerley‘s estranged wife Angelica, has insisted that she wants charges leveled against her husband to proceed. Kerley was arrested on January 2 and released two…
President William Ruto has conveyed Kenya’s best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping and the people of China as they mark the Chinese New Year. This year, China will be marking the Year of the Snake, which falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, January…