U.S Head Women’s relay coach has admitted to being ‘disrespected’ in certain moments despite masterminding the 4 by 100 meter relay team led by the likes of Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson to back-to-back World and Olympic titles at the event. Team USA’s women’s relay head coach, Mechelle Lewis Freeman, has expressed deep frustration over…
Bolt has recounted feeling nervous before his historic 2008 Olympics despite breaking the 100m world record months earlier. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has become synonymous with Olympic greatness but even the fastest man in history was not immune to pre-race nerves. The 38-year-old former sprinter recently shared insights into his mindset leading up to…
A young man has recalled his last moments with his mother shortly before she was killed by lightning Kelizi Silunjili said despite warning that there is a storm coming, her mother insisted on finishing her farm work. He shared their last conversation, where the mother promised to accompany him to the farm the next day…
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has disclosed that 5,931 Kenyans have secured an opportunity to work abroad after successful interviews. In a statement via his official X account on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, Mutua stated that the working abroad national recruitment exercise launched ten days ago in an initiative by the government…
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula hosted a delegation of Doctoral Leadership students from USIU-Africa, led by Prof. Timothy Oketch, Dean of the Chandaria School of Business. The meeting delved into pressing issues affecting Kenya’s education sector, the Affordable Housing agenda, and the potential risks posed by gaps in the IEBC’s structure. Prof….
Government proposes a bill to amend the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund, introducing significant changes to its funding priorities. The government has proposed a bill to amend the functions of the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASD Fund) with the aim of narrowing its scope to focus exclusively on funding sports and arts…
Michael Johnson has given a candid explanation of why he could not include field events in his Grand Slam Track league. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has disclosed why he snubbed field events in his Grand Slam Track league. The first meeting is scheduled to take place in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 4 and will…
Marc Dillard has assumed the role of US ambassador to Kenya in an acting capacity following the resignation of Meg Whitman earlier this month. Dillard, who had been serving as deputy ambassador, announced that he is the Chargé d’Affaires in a video posted on social media on November 27, 2024. Chargé d’Affaires is a diplomat…
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella during a press briefing on November 27, 2024. [ Collins Oduor, Standard] The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice set for December. In a press briefing on Wednesday, KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atella urged medical interns to stay home effective immediately, citing a four-month delay…
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, often full of happiness, has revealed the quickest way to get to upset her. Olympic champion Gabby Thomas recently shared a humorous yet relatable pet peeve that resonates with many in the track and field community. When it comes to infuriating a track athlete, Thomas revealed her top contender is being…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has ordered intern doctors to cease working over unpaid dues. The order to down tools comes after the tragic death of an intern doctor in Thika. KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has since directed all intern doctors to stop working immediately, regretting that some have…
RFH Specialists Hospital has reaffirmed its position as a leader in medical innovation by hosting a transformative four-day Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) training program. The intensive initiative brought together doctors and nurses from the hospital’s 11 branches, setting a new benchmark in diagnostic excellence and patient care within the RFH Healthcare network. Led by medical specialists…
Shabana claimed their third win of the season against AFC Leopards in a match that was momentarily halted due to heavy rains at stoppage time. Shabana FC continued their impressive run with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over AFC Leopards in closely contested fixture at the Gusii Stadium. Shabana made just one change to their starting…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has summoned Muslims for Human Rights (MUHURI) Director Khalef Khalifa over alleged divisive and hateful utterances. In a statement issued Wednesday, NCIC Chairman Samuel Kobia described Khalifa’s as discriminatory and inciteful. Kobia stated that NICIC has commenced investigations into the matter and summoned Khalifa to appear before the…
Shabana claimed their third win of the season against AFC Leopards in a match that was momentarily halted due to heavy rains at stoppage time. Shabana FC continued their impressive run with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over AFC Leopards in closely contested fixture at the Gusii Stadium. Shabana made just one change to their starting…