A Catholic Church Priest Fr Daniel Gitau Waweru being aided to walk when he appeared before a Kitale court charged with the offence of defilement committed between 2021 and 2022. [Osinde Obare,Standard] A Catholic Church Priest accused of defiling a minor has been arraigned in a Kitale law court. Father Daniel Gitau Waweru is accused…
Usain Bolt smashed Michael Johnson’s 12-year 200 meter world record in 2008, but the American great has explained why Bolt would never have stood a chance of beating him if both ever got to actually compete on the same track. Michael Johnson, one of the most decorated sprinters in history, has shared his thoughts on…
Junelle Bromfield has hinted at her wedding plans with fiancé Noah Lyles, expressing her desire for a relaxed celebration. Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield has hinted at her vision for her upcoming wedding to fiancé Olympic champion Noah Lyles. After nearly two years of dating, the pair got engaged in October and it seems that wedding…
Edmund Serem has plans to reclaim Kenya’s steeplechase glory as he puts Soufiane El Bakkali on notice. Amos Serem’s younger brother Edmund Serem has explained how they are planning to reclaim Kenya’s glory in the steeplechase as he put Soufiane El Bakkali on notice. The reigning world under-20 3000m steeplechase champion revealed that plans are…
The American sprinter has made sure to keep fans guessing with a playful Instagram post, fueling speculation about her relationship. US sprinters Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have recently become the subject of growing speculation after Richardson shared a playful Instagram post that hinted at their possible relationship. The 24-year-old Richardson, one of the fastest…
The Friends Church has declared support for Agricultural Biotechnology and cautioned politicians to stop propagating falsehood about issues pertaining to Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) technology. Speaking at the Friend Church Kayole parish, the church’s Deputy General Superintendent for Nairobi Diocese Nathan Lihanda expressed fears that most Kenyans were misled to believe that GMOs were harmful…
The 100m world record set in 2009 has lasted 15 years and no sprinter has came close to breaking it despite a rich crop of current elite sprinters. Jamaican Sprints legend Usain Bolt has maintained that it will take something special for his 15-year 100m record to be broken. The 38-year-old whose more than a…
The government has reassured Kenyans that the vaccines to be used in the upcoming nationwide livestock vaccination campaign are locally produced by the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI). Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja dispelled concerns regarding the procurement of vaccines from abroad, stating that KEVEVAPI has been successfully producing and…
Faith Kipyegon has shared a few tips with elite athletes on how they can conquer fan pressure and deliver in high-profile races. Having competed on the greatest stages in the world, Faith Kipyegon has shared tips on how to overcome pressure as an elite athlete. The three-time world 1500m champion is undoubtedly one of the…
A crowd erupts in cheers as a young Maasai woman pelts over the finish line, the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, a re-imagining of a traditional coming-of-age rite in the rolling Kenyan grasses. On Saturday, hundreds gathered in the Kimana reserve some 200 kilometres (120 miles) from the capital Nairobi to watch 160 athletes…
Bolt’s main rivals missed the competition because of various reasons making it easier for the Jamaican to cruise to victory. Three-time Olympic 100m gold medalist Usain Bolt has said a lack of competition in the 2013 World Championships is one thing he remains pissed off in his trophy-laden career. The 11-time World champion secured three…
Coach Peter Bii has revealed who contributed to Beatrice Chebet’s record-breaking 2024 season, saying he ‘put the ice on the cake.’ It’s always said it takes a village to raise a child and Peter Bii, Beatrice Chebet’s coach could not agree more to this. Beatrice Chebet has been in the best shape of her life…
Sylvester Owino has proven to be dependable at the back for 21-time champions Gor Mahia. Gor Mahia’s dependable defender, Sylvester Owino, has shared his thoughts on his future with the club and addressed a recent controversy that stirred fans. The 23-year-old Kenyan international has been a cornerstone of K’Ogalo’s defense since joining in October 2022,…
Ethiopian, Assefa, starts as favourite but could find the going tough as a fully-pumped up Rosemary Wanjiru yearns to make a statement in Thailand. Paris Olympic marathon silver medalist Tigist Assefa will face stiff competition from three Kenyans for the crown at Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, in Chon Buri on December 15. Assefa, 31, is a…
The former world record holder shed light on the difficulties sprinters face when they make certain adjustments. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has supported Gabby Thomas following her mile run that left her in ruins. Thomas, renowned for shredding opponents in the sprints, was left in tatters when she took on the mile during her…