Jamaica faces a crossroads in athletics as Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills calls for urgent reforms to revive the nation’s track and field legacy amid recent challenges and evolving global standards. Usain Bolt’s former coach Glen Mills has called for an urgent overhaul of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) in response to a…
In a fierce public denunciation, Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma voiced staunch opposition to a new proposal to extend the terms of all elected officials in Kenya from five to seven years per term. Kaluma, who has proposed another bill to allow breastfeeding at work for MPs, didn’t mince words when he took to…
PHOTO | Courtesy The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has been barred by the High Court from proceeding with the Ksh 95.68 billion power deal with Adani Energy Solutions until a petition led by the Law Society of Kenya is heard. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders by Justice Bahati Mwamuye suspending the…
The first leg of the Cross Country series was held in Machakos last weekend and witnessed approximately 700 athletes compete Athletics Kenya (AK) have said they will only allow runners who have registered on the federation’s database to compete in the ongoing AK Cross Country Series. Event director Kennedy Tanui said competing in the series…
Hexing Group has announced a Ksh 1.29 billion ($10m) investment plan that is expected to drive expansion of its operations in Kenya. The firm says the investment will facilitate the establishment of a new office in Nairobi, aimed at tapping into emerging business opportunities within Kenya and the broader East African region. “Hexing is excited…
She also claimed multiple medals at the European Indoor Championships, including gold in 1972 and 1973. The athletics fraternity is deeply saddened to hear that Annelie Ehrhardt, the 1972 Olympic 100m hurdles champion, has died at the age of 74. Ehrhardt won her Olympic title for East Germany in a world record of 12.59 and…
The Sabatia Eye Hospital organized a medical Camp at Sinoko Ward in Likuyani providing treatment to over 200 locals with eye ailments. The Hospital also identified 60 patients with critical eye ailments who have been booked for further treatment including eye cataract surgery at the facility for free….
Bumper rewards are in the offing for athletes who will be crowned overall winners at the World Athletics Awards gala with Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Noah Lyles among the nominees. World Athletics unveiled the nominees for the World Athlete of the Year Award set to be feted for their outstanding 2024 season. The system for…
Zimbabwe’s close ties with ruling parties in neighbouring countries is attracting controversy, with opposition movements in Botswana, Namibia and Mozambique accusing Zanu-PF of interfering in their local elections. The Zimbabwe ruling party is one of the remaining liberation movements in power in Southern Africa, and it claims to be battling neo-colonial forces allegedly trying to…
Maurice Greene critiques modern sprinting standards, calls conditions “easier” compared to his era. American sprinting icon Maurice Greene, former world record holder in the 100 meters, believes today’s athletes have a much smoother path to success than during his time on the track. Greene, who once held the world record with a time of 9.79…
Authorities overseeing Tanzania’s upcoming local government elections this week published preliminary voter figures breaking past records, amid opposition claims of foul play in favour of the ruling CCM party, including the register being padded with ineligible voters. According to the statistics rolled out on October 22 by the Ministry of Regional Administration and Local Governments (Tamisemi),…
PHOTO | Courtesy The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has been barred by the High Court from proceeding with the Ksh 95.68 billion power deal with Adani Energy Solutions until a petition led by the Law Society of Kenya is heard and determined. This follows the issuance of a conservatory orders…
A Nairobi man by the name of Basil invaded the residence of a healer in Kitui county to confront him after his friend lost KSh 80,000 from him His friend Basil, who had sought the services of the healer, was left struggling financially after losing a large amount of money Basil, a devout Christian, said…
Tusker have been very inconsistent so far this season, ammasing nine points from six points this season. Tusker interim head coach Charles Okere has voiced concerns about his team’s inconsistency after a 1-1 draw against Ulinzi Stars in the sixth matchday of the 2024/25 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League. Playing at Police Sacco Stadium,…
A cohort of 467 Forester Trainees and 102 Inspector Cadets will graduate from the Forest Law Enforcement Academy in Gilgil on Monday, marking a historic milestone for Kenya’s forest conservation efforts. The pass-out ceremony, to be held on October 28, will be presided over by President William Ruto, underscoring the national importance of forest protection…