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Richard Odada’s Dundee United get one over Harambee Stars teammate Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in epic Scottish top flight encounter. Richard Odada’s Dundee United triumphed 2-0 over Jonah Ayunga’s St. Mirren in a lively Scottish Premiership encounter on Saturday evening.  Despite both Kenyan players being named in their respective matchday squads, neither made a significant…

20 firefighters and rescuers from Kiambu County have graduated after intensive eight-month specialised Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training in collaboration with Poland. The training, which began in March 2024, was a partnership of the County with the Polish Government through the Polish Centre for International Aid, which has strengthened Kiambu’s disaster response capacity and…

The defenderwas rock solid in an unorthodox right back role as Bristol City trounced Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Agyle 4-0 on Saturday to boost their Premier League promotion hopes. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner played a pivotal role in Bristol City’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle at Ashton Gate on Saturday, piling further pressure on…

Eric Omondi took home the prestigious Celebrity Champion of the Year award at the NGO Awards held on 29th November at the Emara Ole-Sereni in Nairobi. The first edition of the NGO Awards was held this year by the Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) to honour organizations and individuals whose efforts have had positive…

The USA’s gold medal-winning performances included world records by Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 400m hurdles and by the mixed 4x400m team. USA Track & Field has been named as winner of the Member Federation Award, the fourth honour announced as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024. The Member Federation Award recognises a Member Federation…

The artistic gymnast upset a stellar list that features Leonel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Multiple gymnastics Olympic champion Simon Biles has been named the 2024 world’s most marketable athlete according to a recent study. Surprisingly, there was no Mohamed Salah or NFL stars who play outside of Kansas City, as two gymnasts are inside the top six. Those…

Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma has clarified the situation over comments he made about AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia being ‘small teams’ that landed him in trouble back in 2017. Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma has clarified remarks he allegedly made seven years ago, which caused uproar among fans of Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards….

Accused of abusing his Olympic champion son Jakob, Gjert Ingebrigtsen faces trial with allegations casting shadows over family dynamics. Family matters can take a dark turn when allegations of abuse emerge as seen in the case of Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father of Olympic 5000m champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen. The former coach of Norway’s most celebrated running family…

Gender-based violence continues to plague female athletes, with Rebecca Cheptegei and others tragically losing their lives, sparking fears and calls for action within the sports community. Gender-based violence among athletes is not news and recently, Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei became a victim of the vice when she was doused in petrol by her ex-partner Dickson…

2025 could be year Wanyonyi intends to break David Rudisha’s record but is in no hurry to achieve that feat Paris Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons that he is not obsessed with breaking the 800m record even though it is one of his goals heading into the 2025 season. Breaking the world record is…

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja has called on Kenyan innovators to explore diversification opportunities in coffee and tea products, emphasising that this strategy will play a crucial role in accelerating the country’s industrialisation process. Speaking during the ongoing Intra-Africa Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week in Nairobi, Dr. Karanja urged stakeholders to tap into the…

  Christanus Orenje inspects a toilet that has made it easier for him to use the latrine without any help. [Harold Odhiambo, Standard] Open defecation and lack of proper sanitation remain a major problem that the county and national governments have been struggling to address for several years. Despite the multi-faceted approaches that have seen the government…

Ruth Chepngetich, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet missed out as UK’s top athletics magazine honored Julien Alfred and Alana Reid. Saint Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred and Jamaican sprinter Alana Reid have cemented their places as track and field royalty, securing top honors and adding yet another gleaming accolade to their remarkable athletic journeys. Both…