Usain Bolt is the undisputed sprint legend, but American Michael Johnson has explained why he would have beaten the Jamaican had the two ever gotten to race each other. Usain Bolt remains one of the greatest sprinters of all time, and his achievements need no explanation. While his eight Olympic gold medals includes breaking world…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt is praying for safety in his country after a natural disaster struck the island nation, threatening to sweep away his home. Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt has issued a heartfelt plea for support on social media after Hurricane Melissa caused significant flooding and damage across his home country. The eight-time…
Kenya’s U16 national boys basketball team have set their sight on the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics Games with a recent milestone, claiming bronze a tournament in the build up to the games. Kenya’s U16 National Boys Basketball Team has proudly returned home on Sunday with a bronze medal after an intense 19-17 victory over Algeria…
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has opened up following his awful Premier League debut as his bid to replace Andre Onana long-term did not go to plan. Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has reacted to his first Premier League start in what was a poor audition for a big role ahead during the Red Devil’s…
On Sunday, October 20, President William Ruto insisted on celebrating Heroes' Day at Kwale Stadium Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua wished Kenyans a Happy Heroes' Day through his X account He claimed that President Ruto ordered all helicopter owners not to allow him to use their choppers for a national event in Kwale county President…
Media personality Sheila Kwamboka. PHOTO/@kwambox/Instagram After years of lighting up the airwaves with her vibrant energy and infectious laughter, celebrated radio host Sheila Kwamboka, popularly known as Kwambox, bid a heartfelt farewell to her listeners during an emotional final show on Kiss FM. Reflecting on her last breakfast show, which aired on Tuesday, April…
Minister Wycliffe Oparanya of the cooperatives launched the National Youth Opportunities Project (Star) at the University of Kakamega Youth Polytechnic Oparanya revealed that 17 million young people are currently working in the informal sector, which contributes around 40% of Kenya’s GDP (GDP) The Prime Minister revealed that 1.4 million people applied for the program, but…
Mr. Shaka Kariuki, Chair of the Competition Authority of Kenya Board, during the launch of the Plan. PHOTO/@CAK_Kenya/XThe Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has raised the alarm over a growing trend where some real estate developers and estate managers are blocking certain internet service providers (ISPs) from accessing residential estates. In a public notice released…
Raila Odinga faced fierce competition in the election of the AUC chairman that testified Mahmoud Youssouf of Djibouti winning by 33 votes The loss of the opposition leader has created a lot of emotions from Kenyans, with Kisumu residents blaming the president for not doing enough They want Raila to return home and make sure…
KNEC CEO Dr David Njeng’ere. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) has announced that candidates seeking to retake their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will no longer be allowed to register for the November series. Instead, they will sit for a newly introduced special KCSE examination to be administered in…
Comedian Eric Omondi at a past ocassion. PHOTO/@ericomondi_/XKenyan veteran comedian and humanitarian activist Eric Omondi has launched a public appeal to trace the mother of Boniface Kariuki, the mask vendor who was shot during the Tuesday, June 17, 2025, protest in Nairobi. Taking to his official social media account, on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Omondi…
The veteran tactician has explained some of the unspoken secrets to success and challenges athletes face in track and field. Stephen Francis is undoubtedly one of the best coaches when it comes to sprinters having worked with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Kishane Thompson among other top Jamaican sprinters. Francis prides himself in…
Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a (CDM), Rt. Rev. James Maria Wainaina, has called on leaders across the country to uphold the principles of good governance and prioritize the interests of citizens. He has reminded them that leadership is a responsibility of service rather than an opportunity for personal gain. The Bishop spoke during…
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko at a Milimani court on Thursday,August 15, 2024. [File, Standard] The Court of Appeal has rejected the Assets Recovery Agency (ARA) attempt to freeze Sh574 million linked to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko held in five bank accounts. In a ruling rendered by a three-judge bench comprising Justice Kathurima M’Inoti,…
Activist Morara Kebaso during a past occasion. PHOTO/@MoraraKebasoSnr/X Activist Morara Kebaso has finally revealed the key reason he is yet to unveil a presidential running mate, despite the fact that he unveiled his political party nearly six months ago. Speaking during an interview on the YouTube channel Kogi’s Corner on the night of Tuesday, May…