Letsile Tebogo of Botswana (R) celebrates after winning.[AFP] Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo outstripped Christian Coleman to win the 100m in impressive style at the Diamond League meeting in Rome on Friday. Tebogo, the newly-crowned Olympic 200m champion, clocked 9.87 seconds for the victory, the 21-year-old having eased up and looked over at his rivals well before…
Kerley was positioned in lane three, right next to Thompson in lane four during the Paris Olympics 100m final, and he pushed him to the very end of that race American sprint sensation Fred Kerley has revealed the one major flaw about Kishane Thompson’s running style he regrets not exploiting during the 100 meter final…
This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China’s cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 having conducted a rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua) China has taken a significant step in space logistics and commercial space advancement with the introduction of low-cost cargo…
Candidates sitting for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) will receive the new Maisha Card before the exams conclude. In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, Julius Bitok, Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services announced that the initiative targets candidates aged 18 and above among the 965,000 registrants. The program aims to…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi launched a program to distribute pigs to men's groups in Gatundu North, aiming to promote agricultural business The program, which is part of Wamatangi's campaign promises, provides groups with pigs and fodder to promote economic independence He said the county government will support the recipients with training, market linkages, and extension…
Anglican Church Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit before National Assembly Finance Committee for public participation on the Finance Bill, 2024. [File, Standard] The Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) has supported the Catholic bishops’ decision to call out the government. This comes days after the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) released a public statement asking the government to…
South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit was received at JKIA by Trade CS Salim Mvurya. [MFA, X] At least five Heads of State are expected in Nairobi for the official announcement of Raila Odinga’s candidacy for chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). The event is being led by President William Ruto at State House,…
League leaders KCB needed a last gasp winner to dispatch FC Talanta on Friday to extend their stay at the summit of the 2024/2025 league table. KCB FC head coach Patrick ‘Luwowo’ Odhiambo remains cautiously optimistic despite his team’s impressive start to the FKF Premier League season (FKF PL). The Bankers secured a dramatic late…
American sprinter Fred Kerley has shared strong views on athlete sponsorships, questioning brand loyalty and respect. Olympic 100m bronze medalist Fred Kerley has spoken out about the challenges athletes face with sponsorships in track and field, specifically criticizing the lack of respect he feels major shoe brands show toward athletes. Kerley, who has experienced sponsorship…
A litany of problems chronicled Julien Alfred’s early life as an athlete but the Olympic 100m champion rose above adversity to the top of the world in Paris. Paris Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred’s career so far has been full of mishaps and triumphs in equal measure. While Saint Lucia‘s finest developed an unassailable mentality weeks before…
On Sunday, November 17, President William Ruto donated millions to the Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi However, the Archbishop of Nairobi Philip Anyolo said Ruto's donation will not be accepted, given that it goes against the instructions of the Kenya Catholic Bishops Council (KCCB). Njugush went on social media and rejoiced after the Catholic church…
Harambee House Annex building that houses the office of the Deputy President. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] At least 108 staff members in the Deputy President’s office have been placed on compulsory leave, effective immediately. In a circular seen by The Standard, Principal Administrative Secretary Patrick Mwangi informed the Chief of Staff and advisors in the DP’s office of the decision, following…
Government is confident that construction work on Talanta City Stadium will be completed in time to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches. Government remains committed to ensuring that the Talanta Sports City Stadium’s completion is on schedule. President William Ruto paid a visit to the facility on Thursday to check on the progress…
Faith Kipyegon has achieved immense success in athletics and this is what Pulse Sports gathered from her life beyond the track. Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon was born on January 10, 1994, in Bomet County, Kenya, and is undeniably one of the most renowned Kenyan middle- and long-distance runners. She specialises in the 1500m and 5000m and…
KCB remained unbeaten and maintained their stay at the summit on Wednesday but could not collect maximum points against Gor Mahia despite creating good chances. KCB FC tactician Patrick Odhiambo is ruing a missed opportunity to sink the defending champions Gor Mahia when the two unbeaten sides faced of in a cagey 0-0 showdown at…