Africa’s biggest football event is approaching – the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on December 21! The tournament has long gone beyond being a sporting event, becoming a cultural and historical phenomenon in Africa that reflects the diversity and spirit of the continent. AFCON has a rich heritage…
The State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has announced a strategic partnership with ODM Youth League member Kasmuel McOure to expand youth engagement and economic empowerment initiatives. In a statement on Thursday, December 18, MSMEs Development Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni said the collaboration aims to ensure young people receive timely information…
Fred Ambani praised AFC Leopards’ hard-fought victory over Ulinzi Stars and highlighted Victor Otieno’s crucial contribution to the win. AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has expressed his excitement following their win over Ulinzi Stars in the Kenya Premier League match played at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Thursday afternoon. In the dramatic encounter, AFC Leopards…
Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada has impressed UTA Arad, but must increase his intensity and defensive contributions to secure his place in the starting lineup. UTA Arad head coach Adrian Mihalcea has detailed what Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada must do to maintain his place in the Romanian side’s starting lineup. Richard Odada made his…
Julien Alfred reflected on the mental challenges she faced this season, explaining how training largely on her own made it difficult to adjust to the intensity and close competition of racing against the world’s top sprinters. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has opened up about the struggles she had to endure competing against Sha’Carri Richardson,…
The Alabama standout capped a dominant, record-breaking NCAA season by earning collegiate track and field’s highest individual honour. University of Alabama standout Doris Lemngole has been named the winner of the 2025 Bowerman Award, the most prestigious honour in collegiate track and field and cross country. The announcement was made on Thursday evening, capping off…
USIU A’s Joseph Baraka (15) attack a corner kick during the Kenya Hockey Premier League. [File, Standard] Angela Miriam produced a dominant performance to win the women’s 10,000m title at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games. In a slow but tactical race at the University of Eldoret (UoE) track, the Maseno University…
Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng of Kenya fight Edith Soledad Matthysse of Argentina. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s professional boxers will always remember 2025. It was a year like none other, as they retained a global title with much pleasure and pride. World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng’ saved and promoted Kenya’s professional…
David Munyua stunned the darts world with a historic first-round win at the World Darts Championship. David Munyua has etched his name into the annals of the World Darts Championship with a remarkable and dramatic first-round victory. The unseeded Kenyan player staged an incredible comeback, overturning a 2-0 deficit to defeat the 18th seed, Mike…
NYS suppliers address the press over non-payment of dues, in Naivasha, on October 5, 2018. [File, Standard] Several companies have filed an application in the High Court seeking to lift orders barring them from claiming over Sh6.2 billion from the National Youth Service (NYS). The firms, including six linked to Benson Gethi Wangui…
Kaizer Chiefs’ on-loan striker Khanyisa Mayo is reportedly attracting interest from a major Tanzanian club. Kaizer Chiefs’ on-loan striker, Khanyisa Mayo, has reportedly captured the attention of Tanzanian powerhouse Young Africans SC, who are considering a move for the forward. Reports from Tanzania indicate that Young Africans, also known as Yanga, have placed Mayo on…
AFC Leopards claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Ulinzi Stars, with Victor Otieno’s dramatic late goal ensuring all three points in an intense FKF Premier League clash. AFC Leopards walked away with a dramatic late win over Ulinzi Stars, thanks to Victor Otieno’s added-time strike in an exciting FKF Premier League clash on Thursday at…
Residents of Vihiga County have been assured of their security during this festive season. Speaking during the Sub-County Security and Peace multi-agency committee meeting on Thursday at the DIDC hall, the area Assistant County Commissioner, Felix Maiyo called on all stakeholders to ensure security is heightened during the…
Bristol City is preparing for their Middlesbrough clash with hopes high as their Harambee Stars prospect returns to the squad. Bristol City manager Gerhard Struber is optimistic that Harambee Stars prospect Zak Vyner could be fit for the upcoming match against Middlesbrough. However, he concedes the defender’s recovery timeline remains uncertain. Zak Vyner was absent…
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expresses frustration over legal obstacles that prevent stripping a banned athlete’s world record. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe has expressed his frustration over the legal complexities that prevent the governing body from stripping a world record from a banned athlete, calling the situation farcical. The issue centres on Kenyan marathoner…