‘It won’t happen overnight, but watch me’ – Eilish McColgan sends warning to Paula Radcliffe’s legendary mark

y: Eilish McColgan targets Paula Radcliffe’s British marathon record but takes a cautious, long-term approach ahead of her London Marathon debut. Most of Britain’s long-distance running enthusiasts have eagerly awaited Eilish McColgan’s marathon debut and the Scottish star has now confirmed her long-term ambition—breaking Paula Radcliffe’s 22-year-old British record. The reigning Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion…

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ODM dismisses reports of coercion to vote by consensus

Acting ODM leader Peter Anyang Nyong’o addresses the Press at Kisumu International Airport after taking over leadership of the party.[File. Standard ] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed reports that its members were forced to vote by way of consensus during the grassroots elections held on Wednesday. ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chairperson Emily…

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Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

A pump operator fueling a vehicle at a petrol station in Nairobi. [File,Standard] The latest monthly review by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has seen a reduction in fuel prices. The pump prices for super petrol have decreased by Sh4.37 and Sh3 for diesel and kerosene.  In Nairobi, super petrol will retail at Sh176.29…

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The midfield battle that will decide everything

Can Kenya’s midfield outmuscle Gabon’s creative core to keep their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes alive in Nairobi? If there is one area that will shape Sunday’s World Cup qualifier between Kenya and Gabon, it is the midfield. In a tightly contested Group F, where every point carries weight, the battle in the center of…

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Charles Ong’ondo tragedy: List of Kenyan MPs killed by assassins’ bullets over the years

Slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo. PHOTO/@A_S_Nassir/X The assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Ong’ondo Were on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, has sent shockwaves through Kenya, a stark reminder of the violent episodes that have punctuated the nation’s political history. Ong’ondo’s killing along Ngong Road in Nairobi adds his name to a sombre…

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Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley

AP 28th May, 2025 10:00 AM US President Donald Trump at a past event. PHOTO/@POTUS45/xPresident Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he’s planning to pardon TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, famous for “Chrisley Knows Best,” a reality show that followed their tight-knit family and extravagant lifestyle that prosecutors said was boosted by bank fraud…

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CS Chirchir announces resumption of Suba road construction after public uproar

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir. PHOTO/@davis_chirchir/X Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has announced the resumption of the construction of the Sindo-Magunga-Sori Road, which has stalled for months, resulting in protests in the region. In a statement on Friday, May 23, 2025, Chirchir announced that contractors paving the road would be back,…

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How safe is the President? Kenyans ask

President William Ruto during NYOTA disbursement programme in Wajir Stadium, Wajir County. [PCS] A man in a white shirt and blue jeans emerged from behind the podium and sprinted directly towards the President. The incident, the third one in less than a year, has sent shockwaves among security circles. For a few gut-wrenching seconds at…

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The Match That Can Break Live Betting Records

Could one Champions League match redefine live betting history? In a sporting world where virtually every statistic that could be broken gets thrown under the bus, the answer to that question is a big “Yes”. There has probably never been a moment in history where the intersection between real-time football excitement and instant betting action…

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Malala urges overhaul of Kenya’s campaign culture ahead of 2027 elections

Democracy for Citizens Party(DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala addressing a rally in a past event.PHOTO/@Cleophasmalala /XFormer Kakamega Senator and current Deputy Party Leader of the Democratic Congress Party (DCP), Cleophas Malala, has called for a national reflection on Kenya’s campaign culture, urging both politicians and voters to confront the growing trend of tokenism and…

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