Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Noor has announced the mandatory registration of tuk-tuks into SACCOs by January to curb rising thefts linked to the sector. With over 15,000 tuk-tuks in Mombasa providing affordable transport and creating jobs, he emphasised that the move aims to restore discipline and weed out rogue operators tarnishing the industry’s reputation. The…
Olympic silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson is all about relating with people on a personal level and building mutually beneficial relationships. Olympic silver medalist and reigning women’s 100m world champion, Sha’Carri Richardson, has always been recognized for her fiery personality and vibrant presence both on and off the track. But beyond the accolades and the spotlight,…
The second edition of the Busia half marathon, organised by the Western Development Initiative Association (WEDIA) in partnership with the National Police Service, was held on Sunday with a total number of 116 athletes participating in 10 km and 21 km races. The 21 km race started at Nambale town and ended at Busia stadium,…
The decorated Olympian who prides herself in being a ‘dog-mom’ hopes to one day fulfil her motherhood aspirations. Celebrated American sprinter Gabby Thomas with five Olympic medals to her name, three of them gold, has revealed a heartfelt aspiration beyond her athletic triumphs to be remembered for the meaningful relationships in her life particularly motherhood…
Noah Lyles went above and beyond for Junelle Bromfield during the 2024 Paris Olympics, proving love knows no bounds. Sometimes love goes beyond the confines of the track and no one demonstrated this better than American sprinter Noah Lyles during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hours after securing a dramatic victory in the 100-meter final, Lyles…
Junelle Bromfield has revealed the one thing she has to add to her fashion collection as she gears up for the festive season. Noah Lyles’ fiancée Junelle Bromfield has disclosed one thing she needs to add to her already stunning collection of outfits. In a video shared on her social media handles, fans could not…
Police in Marsabit Central sub-county early today managed to recover illegal firearms from a suspected criminal gang of three which has been on the police radar. Area Police Commander Edward Ndirangu said the 5 am raid at Manyatta Daaba in the outskirts of Marsabit town yielded 3 AK-47 assault rifles, 120 bullets, and 5 loaded…
Noah Lyles has represented the US with flying colours but admits there’s not much to be desired being black in the country. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has revealed that he often has mixed feelings about representing his native country, the United States. Lyles, who often appears to wear the red, white and blue of the Star-Spangled…
100 children living with disabilities in Kibera’s Edmund Rice Centre are set to benefit from Ksh 700,000 from the THX22 Foundation, the charitable arm of a gaming firm 22Bet. The support, which comes in both monetary and food form, will assist the organization in buying vitally needed necessities like uniforms, medical equipment, and food. The…
The four-time world silver medallist urged the Jamaican athletes to avail themselves for media interviews, detailing what they are losing. Jamaican legend Gregory Haughton has warned Shericka Jackson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Kishane Thompson and Co from shying off the media as he highlighted the implications of such. Jamaican athletes have limited their interactions with the media,…
Former Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Minister Aisha Jumwa in Mombasa on July 26, 2024. [Robert Menza, Standard] Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa’s illustrious political career is at a crossroads as she ponders whether to wait for a new government job or plan for the 2027 polls. Jumwa’s close confidants say the former Malindi MP…
Mathematical explanation uncovered how Usain Bolt defied air resistance and biomechanics to achieve his extraordinary world record sprint. More than a decade ago, a team of scientists unveiled a groundbreaking mathematical model to explain Usain Bolt‘s extraordinary speed. Bolt’s 100-meter sprint at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, clocking in at an astonishing 9.58 seconds,…
KBC have not broadcasted the 2024/2025 FKFPL matches despite supposedly striking a five year deal with FKF, a deal also brokered by former CS Ababu Namwamba. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cast doubt on the transparency of the Football Kenya Federation’s (FKF) broadcasting deal with Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), describing it as “shrouded with…
Grammy Award-winning artist and Afrobeats global superstar Burna Boy announced he will perform at a concert in Kenya organised by Madfun in March, 2025. The stopover in Nairobi will be part of his world tour. Burna is known for his electrifying performances and dynamic stage presence; he made history by becoming the first African artist…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles has confirmed that preparations for showdown with NFL star Tyreek Hill with potential undercards to feature. Olympic sprint champion Noah Lyles recently shared tantalizing insights into a potential head-to-head match-ups as part of the showdown with Tyreek Hill. Joined by fellow American Olympians Benjamin Rai and Grant Holloway on the Beyond…