‘My heart is so heavy’

The Olympics long jump champion has been left praying for the best after the tragedy killed at least 10 people and caused severe damage to property in the area where she has a home. Olympics long jump champion Tara Davis-Woodhall is among those worried over their property after a wildfire killed at least 10 people…

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My net worth is Ksh500M

Former Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has declared his net worth at Ksh500 million. Appearing before the departmental committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations on Friday, January 10, 2025, Ababu explained that his wealth is comprised of his two residences (in Nairobi and Busia), business interests, shareholdings and his pension. Ababu made the revelation…

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‘Would expose most of his tatoos!’- Josh Kerr aims brutal dig at Jakob Ingebrigtsen after he opts not to sign up to Grand Slam track

Josh Kerr has reignited his rivalry with Jakob Ingebrigtsen, critiquing his absence from Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam League. World 1500m champion Josh Kerr did not hold back as he addressed arch-rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s decision to skip Michael Johnson’s highly anticipated Grand Slam League.  The much-anticipated track series, set to kick off later this year, promises…

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‘I had to research his name!’

Gatlin has reflected on his encounters with Usain Bolt, including the first time they interacted, explaining how ‘cool’ and ‘fitting’ the legendary Jamaican’s name was. American sprinting icon Justin Gatlin has opened up about his career-defining rivalry with Usain Bolt, reflecting on the frustration of repeatedly falling short against the Jamaican legend while also acknowledging…

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Ex-ICT CS Margaret Ndung’u declines Ruto’s envoy nomination

Dr Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Margaret Ndung’u has turned down President William Ruto’s nomination as High Commissioner to Ghana and withdrawn from the vetting process. In a letter read by Nelson Koech, Chair of the Defense, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations Committee, on Friday, January 10, Ndung’u…

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Health DG Amoth, Sossion, Oguda shortlisted for PS positions

Social media commentator Gabriel Oguda, ex-KMPDU Secretary General Ouma Oluga and ex- KNUT Secreatry General Wilson Sossion. Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion and ex-Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) Secretary-General Ouma Oluga are among 109 candidates shortlisted for Principal Secretary (PS) positions. The Public Service Commission (PSC) published…

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How Africa’s fastest man is gearing up for comeback against Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson & Co in 2025

The Kenyan sprint sensation has resumed training ahead of a busy season in 2025. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has officially resumed training as he sets his sights on a thrilling and competitive 2025 season. The Kenyan sprinting sensation is preparing for showdowns against some of the world’s top sprinters, including American stars Noah Lyles…

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‘I was in so much pain’

McKenzie Long, who reached the final of the women’s 200 meters at the Paris Olympic games, has explained how the sudden loss of her mom affected her season. Olympic 200m finalist McKenzie Long has shared her deeply emotional journey of coping with personal loss while achieving professional milestones.  In a year marked by heartbreak and…

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Margaret Nyambura turns down Ruto’s ambassadorial nomination

Former Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Margaret Nyambura has turned down President William Ruto’s nomination to serve as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana. Her decision was made public by Belgut Member of Parliament Nelson Koech who chairs the departmental committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations on Friday, January 10, 2025….

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