Musa Otieno has returned to Mombasa to mentor young footballers, aiming to uncover talent in the Coast region for Kenya’s future stars. Former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno has revealed how the coastal city of Mombasa played a pivotal role in his rise to football prominence. Otieno, who made history as a key figure in…
Edmund Serem has detailed his relationship with his elder brother Amos Serem. Amos Serem’s younger brother Edmund Serem has discussed the relationship he shares with his brother on and off the track. The Serem brothers compete in the 3000m steeplechase and sometimes having siblings competing in the same discipline is not easy. There are bound…
Joseph Muthee Murage (Photos by Nicholas Biwott) 2. Joseph Muthee Murage with the original manuscript of his book “Kizimbani” [Photos by Nicholas Biwott] Sixty-one years ago today, Kenyans welcomed independence after the Kenyan flag was raised high and the colonial one went down at Uhuru gardens. Ululations rent the night air, tears and embraces spread…
Teachers Service Commission Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia.[File, Standard] To some, her departure marks the end of an error! To others, the conclusion of an era. This is the complex and contentious legacy of Nancy Macharia’s tenure at the helm of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Soft-spoken and often smiling, Dr Macharia has led the…
Former Tusker defender Eugene Asike is on a path less travelled having landed a deal in England that is allowing him to play football while pursuing his other passion and dream. Former Tusker FC defender Eugene Asike is walking a path few have been on. Having played for some of Kenya’s top clubs in Tusker,…
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has sought to motivate Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, sending him a heartwarming message as he begins a new adventure with Ferrari. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has paid glowing tribute to Formula One great Lewis Hamilton while wishing him success following his switch to Ferrari. Hamilton ended his 12-year association with…
Former Harambee Stars coach has called for a fresh start urging youth integration and local player competition to revive the team. On December 16, 1976, Kenneth Matiba, the chairman of the Kenya Football Federation, made a simple yet significant decree: the Kenya national football team would henceforth be known as the Harambee Stars. It was…
Wanyama featured in the Kenyan Premier League for the likes of AFC Leopards and Nairobi City Stars Former Tottenham, Celtic and Southamton Victor Wanyamahas left fans speculating about his next move following his departure from CF Montreal in the American Major League Soccer. While the former Harambee Stars captain remains noncommittal about a return to…
Morocco, Portugal, and Spain were chosen to host the FIFA World Cup 2030, with three centennial celebration matches to be held in Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay (one in each country). Saudi Arabia was chosen to host the FIFA World Cup 2034. All 211 FIFA Member Associations virtually gathered at an Extraordinary FIFA Congress. The FIFA…
Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has cleared the air over Engin Firat contract negotiations and salary areas that need clearing should FKF decide to part ways with the Turkish coach. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has all but confirmed that Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat is on his way out following Kenya’s failure to qualify…
Amid controversy over sportswashing and human rights, Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host for the 2034 World Cup. World football governing body FIFA has confirmed Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 Men’s football World Cup. The announcement came after a vote at the FIFA Extraordinary Congress meeting on Wednesday, marking…
American hurdler and sprinter who competes in the 400 meters hurdles has revealed key figures who shaped her career. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is one of the most decorated athletes in track and field today with four Olympic gold medals and a world record in the 400-meter hurdles. Despite the challenges of an incredibly competitive sport, McLaughlin-Levrone’s…
Kenyans have long yearned to grace the FIFA World Cup, but they remain without a solitary appearance in the country’s 50-year footballing history. As the newly enhanced 2026 edition of the tournament looms large, however, the hopes of the Harambee Stars have surged higher than ever before. The competition’s expansion from 32 to 48 teams…
Jamaican sprint legend is set to receive a prestigious honor in Miami recognizing his contributions to both athletics and community. Jamaican sprint king Yohan Blake has earned a place among Miami’s most prestigious community leaders as he is set to be inducted into the Ark of the City Wall of Fame on Saturday, December 14,…
American sprint king Noah Lyles has shed light on the motivation behind his decision to go clubbing having been diagnosed with Covid-19 at the Paris 2024 Olympics while hitting out at Team USA. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles has weighed in on why he went clubbing despite testing positive for Covid-19 during the Paris 2024…