The Olympic champion is set to begin her 2026 campaign at her first confirmed stop of the season, with fans eager to see how she opens the new year. Olympic champions Winfred Yavi of Bahrain and Berihu Aregawi of Ethiopia are the top contenders for this Sunday’s Cross Internacional Juan Muguerza in Elgoibar, Spain. The…
Former Cameroon footballer Samuel Eto’o watches during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso at the Grand Stadium in Marrakesh on January 6, 2026. (FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o has been handed a four-match suspension and fined $20,000 (Sh2.5…
Screegrabs from the video. A video showing police officers assaulting men playing pool in Nandi Hills town has drawn widespread condemnation, prompting calls for the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) and Inspector General Douglas Kanja to act. The eight-minute video widely circulated on social media shows the assault took place on January 10, 2026. About…
MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has opened up about a key selection philosophy of Pitso Mosimane that would have benefited South Africa at AFCON 2025 had it been followed. South Africa coach Hugo Broos has been facing backlash over his team selection and tactics after Bafana Bafana were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has arrived in Lomé, Togo, ahead of a fresh round of African Union-led peace talks aimed at stabilising the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Kenyatta, who is part of the AU facilitation team, landed in the Togolese capital alongside fellow co-facilitators former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde,…
Andre De Grasse looks back on the defining moment at the Rio Olympics when he was young and fearless and challenged Usain Bolt. Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse has reflected on his famous 200m semi-final against Jamaican legend Usain Bolt at the Rio Games. At just 21, the daring Canadian who challenged Usain Bolt was…
The County Government of Uasin Gishu’s firefighting team continues to receive widespread recognition for its efficiency in firefighting, recording an average response time of 15–30 minutes across Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, and Trans Nzoia counties. Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii affirmed that the administration has remained committed to strengthening the capacity of its disaster response…
The American sprinter expressed relief and shared his perspective after the domestic violence charges against him were dropped. The domestic violence case against two-time Olympic medalist and 2022 world champion sprinter Fred Kerley has been officially dismissed. The American sprint sensation was arrested in January 2025 in connection with an alleged incident from May 2024….
Creditors remain cautiously optimistic that Grand Slam Track can survive and reorganise, even with just $7,300 in cash and millions still owed. Despite the bankruptcy filing, creditors express hope for the league’s survival as tensions rise over unpaid bills and future spending. Michael Johnson’s ambitious Grand Slam Track (GST) league faced its creditors for the…
The Harambee Stars coach has expressed his excitement about joining forces with African icons Burna Boy, Victor Wanyama and others in a new major role. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his immense excitement about working with legends, including Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and Kenyan football legend Victor Wanyama, as global brand ambassadors of…
A former Manchester United coach has warned that Bafana Bafana face a tough challenge at the World Cup due to the strength of their group opponents. Former Manchester United assistant coach René Meulensteen has delivered a stark warning about Bafana Bafana’s prospects at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, suggesting they face a monumental task to…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro poked holes into President William Ruto’s vision of turning Kenya into “a Singapore of Africa,” arguing that the two economies differ too fundamentally in size, structure, and development path to make such a comparison meaningful. Speaking on JKLive on Wednesday night, Nyoro warned that benchmarking Kenya against Singapore risks…
File image of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi The High Court has frozen multiple bank accounts linked to Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi and several companies allegedly connected to him, as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) pursues claims of corruption and economic crimes amounting to over Sh813 million. On Thursday, Justice Benjamin Musyoki granted the…
Following Xabi Alonso’s sacking, star forwards Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are facing accusations of leading a revolt that ultimately led to the coach’s dismissal. Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism after footage emerged showing him seemingly defying manager Xabi Alonso’s instructions following Real Madrid’s Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona. The incident has been…
A Mamelodi Sundowns legend has stirred debate by backing a different coach to replace Miguel Cardoso while playing down a potential return for Pitso Mosimane. Mamelodi Sundowns legend Harris Choeu has voiced his opinion on the ideal candidate to lead the club, suggesting a different tactician should have been chosen over the current head coach,…