Grant Holloway and Rasheed Broadbell prepare for a rematch in the 110m hurdles just days after their clash in Lausanne. Olympics 110m hurdles gold medalist Grant Holloway faces fierce competition as he aims for redemption against Jamaica’s Rasheed Broadbell in an upcoming high-stakes race. The athletic drama unfolds just days after their clash in Lausanne,…
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has announced the birth of his first child with his wife Hailey Bieber. In an Instagram post, Bieber shared a picture of his newborn son’s small foot. “Welcome home,” Bieber wrote in the caption in the early hours of Saturday morning, revealing his name as Jack Blues Bieber. Katy Perry and…
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has introduced an online Wildlife permitting portal that will ease the process of getting a wildlife research permit in the country. The move, which is a shift from the traditional paper-based approach will see the duration taken to issue research permits reduced from a month to a day….
Musingu Boys celebrate after beating St Anthony’s Kitale during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association Hockey finals Term One games in Machakos County. April 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After playing second fiddle to Uganda, Kenyan boys may reclaim the title that has eluded them for the past two years. This is after former East Africa…
Tebogo has made a shocking revelation with regards to his off-season weight plans once the Diamond League season concludes in September. Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has stunned the athletics world with a surprising revelation regarding his post-season plans. As the Diamond League season draws to a close in September, Tebogo, who has had a…
President William Ruto appointed renowned digital strategist Dennis Itumbi as head of Creative Economy and Special Projects in the Executive Office of the President Itumbi was pleased and thanked the president for continuing to give him opportunities to serve in his government Ruto also reappointed former Minister of Public Service Moses Kuria and former Minister…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO South Sudan’s negotiating groups under mediated talks in Nairobi could reach a deal on drawing up the country’s new constitution, seeing it as the ‘social contract’ Juba needs to end perennial conflict. That possibility emerged this week as more than a dozen hold-out groups continue to hold talks with South Sudan government…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has celebrated Idah Odinga’s birthday by posting a moving message on its social media pages. Idah, the spouse of Kenya’s former Premier and current leader of ODM, is turning a year older on Saturday, August 24, 2024. “We want to wish Mama @IdaOdinga the best wishes as she turns…
Team Kenya for the World Athletics Under-20 Championships is set to travel to Lima, Peru, on Saturday night ahead of the global event set for 27th to 31st August. The team of 21 athletes—10 women and 11 men—will depart in two batches onboard the KLM flight, with the first squad leaving at 10:50 p.m. and…
There was jubilation in Zabka, Kimorori Wempa ward, Maragua constituency as the groundbreaking for the establishment of the new Karugu Primary School took place. The ceremony, which was graced by the County Governor Irungu Kangata, the area Member of Parliament Mary Wamaua, and the area MCA Warisper, among other leaders, brought forth relief to the…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi celebrates after winning in Lausanne on Thursday. [AFP] Lausanne Diamond League offered athletics big shots the stage and the opportunity to bounce back from tough face-offs at the Paris Olympics. For other stars, the Thursday evening showdown in Lausanne, Switzerland, was a moment for more glory after shining at the Olympics show that…
Anger and confusion greeted the directive by the Ministry of Education requiring parents to register all learners under the Social Health Insurance Fund (Shif). While some parents dismissed the directive as a total joke, others claimed they were unaware of it and accused the Ministry of mismanaging the education sector. Others said that the forced…
Kenya’s legacy as a state is deeply intertwined with Jomo Kenyatta’s influence on the nation. Kenya’s founding president died on 22 August 1978 in his sleep at State House, Mombasa. Kenyatta is generally typecast as the “father of the nation”, guiding the newly independent Kenya onto the path of independence and development. It is an…
Marco Joseph, a choir member of Zabron Singers, died on August 23 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Dar es Salaam The talented singer was the father of four children and always posted videos and pictures showing their happy life A few months ago, Marco posted a photo of his family accompanied by a…
American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has supported Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield in her public battle against cyberbullying and colorism. Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas has extended her support to Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield following a public battle with cyberbullying. Bromfield recently disclosed the online abuse she faced, sparking conversations about colorism and bullying…