‘I was like, man this kid’s not playing’

Rai Benjamin is in awe of Letsile Tebogo’s exceptional talent as he admitted that the 4x400m relay was his hardest race. The men’s 4x400m relay final the Paris Olympic Games must have been one of the most thrilling races in history. American Rai Benjamin and Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo went head-to-head in the anchor leg but…

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‘Rutonoconomic times call for low-budget mass weddings’

Former Defence Cabinet Secretary and Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has suggested that pooling resources for low-budget mass weddings could be a practical solution to the financial strain many families are experiencing under President William Ruto’s administration. Wamalwa shared his thoughts in a statement on Saturday, December 21, 2024, through his X…

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Justin Gatlin on the attribute about hurdler Grant Holloway’s running that could shock Noah Lyles and Co in flat sprints

Justin Gatlin has explained why Grant Holloway should consider transitioning to the flat races, such as the 60 meters and the 100 meters. Grant Holloway, the reigning Olympic and three-time world champion in the 110-meter hurdles, has long established himself as a dominant force in his specialty. But according to American sprint legend Justin Gatlin…

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Kelly Madada on how AFC Leopards & Kenya U-20 teammate Hassan Beja is inspiring him as he targets 2025 Harambee Stars breakthrough

Harambee Stars midfielder Kelly Madada has explained how AFC Leopards and Kenya U-20 teammate Hassan Beja has inspired him following his breakthrough for Ingwe. AFC Leopards wonderkid Kelly Madada has set his sights on earning a call-up to the Harambee Stars in 2025, drawing inspiration from teammate Hassan Beja. The 18-year-old rising star has been…

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‘It was just too much’

Zharnel Hughes has made his feelings known about the second season of the Netflix Sprint docuseries. Reigning world 100m bronze medallist Zharnel Hughes has opened up about the second season of Netflix’s Sprint docuseries and explained why he avoided watching it. Hughes was featured in the first season of the series but in the second…

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Nandi unveils 210 young agricultural entrepreneurs – Kenya News Agency

Nandi County Governor Stephen Sang, through the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCPD), has unveiled 210 young agricultural entrepreneurs. They will aid in providing essential extension services starting next year in a bid to enhance quality agricultural practices as well as promote sustainable growth within the sector. NAVCPD is a community-driven project that seeks…

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‘I can settle my feelings with that’

Lashinda Demus had her 2012 Olympic gold medal reallocated in 2024 after a doping scandal proved her rightful victory. Twelve years since the 2012 London Olympics justice finally prevailed for Lashinda Demus. The American hurdler was upgraded to gold in the 400-meter hurdles after the original winner, Russia’s Natalya Antyukh, was disqualified for doping. For…

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‘I’m knocking on the door of the 200m’- Noah Lyles explains why Usain Bolt’s record still motivates him

Noah Lyles has expressed his determination to break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record while honoring the sprinting legend’s legacy. Olympic champion Noah Lyles has never shied away from discussing his ambitions, and now, he has made his feelings clear about chasing Usain Bolt’s long-standing 200m world record to claim the coveted title of the ‘fastest…

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Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

A Kenyan police officer stands by an armored vehicle during a deployment near the national palace, in the city center of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, July 17, 2024. [AFP] The government has denied funding the Haiti peacekeeping mission, noting that the excercise is financed by the United Nations. “It is completely untrue that the current deployment of our police…

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Why Sebastian Coe thinks Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s dominance matches David Rudisha’s greatness

David Rudisha was the benchmark, but Sebastian Coe now sees Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s Paris triumph as a rivaling masterpiece. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has drawn a compelling parallel between Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone’s dazzling 400m hurdles performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics and David Rudisha’s legendary 800m triumph at the 2012 London Games. Both athletes redefined excellence…

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