‘Somebody please tell my coach’

American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has opened up on the difficulties she is facing in training as her coach pushes her to get in shape for the 2025 season. Having seen her attempt to run a mile come off so badly recently, American sprint queen Gabby Thomas is keen not to continue running longer races…

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‘This is going to be the most succesful tournament in history’

Motsepe has expressed full confidence in Kenya to succesfully co-host the upcoming 2024 CHAN tournament set to take place in 2025 after inspecting Kasarani and Nyayo Stadia on Friday afternoon. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has expressed unwavering confidence in the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda,…

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‘All went pissed up’-Noah Lyles & Rai Benjamin on the ‘akward moment’ sharing Paris Olympics boat with LeBron James & Kevin Durant

Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin share insights on meeting NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Durant after a heated controversy. Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin recently opened up about their unforgettable experience meeting NBA superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant at the 2024 Paris Olympics, an encounter that came after Lyles’ controversial comments questioning the…

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‘They irritate each other’ – Trinadian sprint legend weighs in on the ‘intense’ rivalry between Noah Lyles and Christian Coleman

Boldon has weighed in on why a sense of animosity exsists between Noah Lyles and his American counterpart Christian Coleman. Track and field has found a thrilling narrative in the ongoing rivalry between Noah Lyles and Christian Coleman, a contest brimming with contrasting personalities and fierce competitiveness.  Trinidadian sprint legend Ato Boldon has weighed in…

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How Kenyans reacted to Ruto’s new Cabinet changes

Sports Cabinet Secreytary Kipchumba Murkomen.[File, standard] President William Ruto reshuffled his Cabinet, appointing new leaders to key ministries, including Interior, Sports, Trade, and Agriculture.   The reshuffle saw Kipchumba Murkomen appointed to the Interior and National Administration docket, Mutahi Kagwe nominated to Agriculture, William Kabogo to ICT and Digital Economy, and Lee Kinyanjui to Trade,…

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‘Climate change will force us to adapt’- Sebastian Coe’s revolutionary proposal to move events between summer and winter games

Sebastian Coe has unveiled a bold plan to reshape the Olympics proposing a potential shift of indoor events between Games. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has laid out bold plans to overhaul the structure of the Olympic Games if he is elected the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The two-time Olympic 1500m…

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Make-or-break ruling on varsity funding model to be given today

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, defends the funding model as an equitable approach aimed at improving access to university education for vulnerable students. [File, Standard] A pivotal ruling that could determine the future of President William Ruto’s ambitious multi-billion-shilling reform plan for public university funding is set to be delivered today. Justice Chacha Mwita, of…

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‘It’s hard not to look ahead’

Olympic 200m champion Gabby Thomas will hope to be in her imperious form as she chases her compatriot’s record of seven Olympic gold. Paris Olympic triple gold medalist Gabby Thomas will hope to again bag gold medals at  the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics  in order to get closer to Allyson Felix‘s record. Thomas, 28, is four…

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Kenya to Meet CAF Deadlines: Murkomen Assures on Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums

Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen provided an update on the progress of the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournaments. On Thursday, December 19, 2024, Murkomen, who has been nominated to the Interior Cabinet docket, confirmed…

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