After a heartbreaking disqualification at the Paris 2024 Marathon, Spanish runner Elena Congost received a special scholarship, recognizing her achievement and sportsmanship as she continues to fight for her bronze medal. Spanish marathon runner Elena Congost has been awarded a special scholarship by the Spanish Paralympic Committee after an agonizing disqualification cost her the bronze…
The third edition of Golf Park Open which teed of Friday and is set to end on Sunday has attracted a total of 78 golfers. The championship is being held at Golf Park Golf Club, Ngong’ Racecourse. A total of 7 ladies are among the players battling for the top award. The lady players…
When Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro handed a rait to President William Ruto during their 2022 campaigns at Maela in Naivasha, Nakuru County. [File, Standard] Where is the charismatic Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro, who not long ago was seen as a promising presidential contender? Once a vibrant and energetic figure frequently in the public eye,…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is one of the few American track stars whose journey reveals resilience, triumph, and breaking world records. Four-time Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is one of the most accomplished track stars of her generation. The 25-year-old sprinter has not only shattered records but also redefined resilience and tenacity on the global athletic stage….
The Kenya women’s amputee football team will face Colombia Sunday morning in the semi finals of the on-going Women’s Amputee Football World cup in Colombia. The Kenyan team beat Ukraine 1-0 in the quarter finals to book a last four place against Colombia as the USA beat England 2-1 to book their last four place…
Kenya narrowly edged out a spirited Uganda Cranes side 27-25 in Nairobi, and have their work cut out to get the overall victory away in Kampala next week. The Kenya Simbas had to labor to beat Uganda Cranes in the opening leg of the 2024 Victoria-Elgon Cup on Saturday. Held at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground along…
Kenya Under 20 captain Amos Wanjala earned his first call up to the Senior team Harambee stars as Coach Firat named his final squad to the remaining 2025 Africa cup of nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. The team will be captained by Al Duhail topscorer Michael Olunga who featured against Cameroon where he…
Niyomukunzi kicked off her cross country campaign in style with a commanding win in Amorebieta Diana, Sharon and Mercy Chepkemoi will boost Kenya’s chances of a podium finish in the Soria Cross Country set for November 10, Spain. The trio will come up against Burundi’s Francine Niyomukunzi in the 8km race. Diana claimed world U20…
The Government through Ministry of Health has reiterated its commitment of providing a safe and effective polio vaccination campaign in a week-long 2nd round of exercise that kicked off on Saturday with its culmination scheduled for November 13. Speaking at Afya house on Saturday, Health Director General Dr Patrick Amoth urged Kenyan parents, caregivers and…
Gatlin and Powell have opined why inexperience is no excuse to deny young stars like Quincy Wilson chances to compete at a high level after Wilson was nearly left out from representing USA at the Paris Olympics. Retired sprint legends Justin Gatlin and Asafa Powell believe that youth and inexperience should not be a barrier…
Ugenya MP David Ochieng has added new intrigue to the investigation surrounding the murder of Wells Fargo HR boss Willis Ayieko in an emotional farewell marked by calls for justice. Speaking at Ayieko’s burial in Siaya County on Saturday, November 9, 2024, Ochieng voiced his belief that those arrested in connection to the murder were…
Deputy State House Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo and Sports Permanent Secretary Peter Tum led mourners in the final rite of the former Harambee Stars captain Austin ‘Makamu’ Oduor, who was laid to rest today at his home in Makunga village, Navakholo constituency of Kakamega county. Owalo, who chaired the steering committee for the late…
Mutai had put himself in a strong position with the finish line in sight but he couldn’t match Kiprop’s finishing strength Uganda’s Keneth Kiprop successfully defended his title after his triumph at the Cardiff Cross Challenge on November 9. In a repeat of the finish to the 2023 edition of this race, world U20 5000m bronze…
Muthaiga Golf Club’s Shashwat Harish from Muthaiga Golf Club shot one under par in the first round with an eagle on the par 5 eight hole and five over par in the second round for an aggregate four over par to lead in the Inaugural NCBA North Rift Junior Open at the Nandi Bears…
Norwegian track king Jakob Ingebrigtsen more than doubled his income after raking in millions of dollars from his highly successful track season that yielded medals and world records. Norwegian athletics king Jakob Ingebrigtsen is looking forward to making more money this year after more than doubling his income in 2023 following another highly successful season….