Africa
Idi Amin's grandson eyes historic boxing medal in Glasgow
Although he never met his grandfather, Abdul remains closely linked to Idi Amin, who seized power through a military coup in 1971 and became Uganda's third president.
Commonwealth Games
Sports
Commonwealth Games gold medalists to earn Sh2.5 million under new reward scheme
Making the announcement during the official flag-off ceremony for the team, Principal Secretary for Sports Elijah Mwangi said the initiative marks a five-fold increase from the Sh500,000 awarded at the 2022 Bir...
Sports
Lilian Odira makes statement win at Prefontaine Classic ahead of Commonwealth Games
Odira, who is expected to be one of the favourites at this year’s Commonwealth Games, won the race at the two-day meet, which served as the ninth leg of the Wanda Diamond League circuit. She surged past Olympic...
Sports
Faith Cherotich wins at Prefontaine Classic ahead of Commonwealth Games
The 21-year-old, who is preparing for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow scheduled for July 23 to August 2 in Scotland, secured her first Diamond League victory of the season in what was her third race...
Sports
Four boxers to represent Kenya at Glasgow Commonwealth games
Speaking in Nairobi on Thursday, Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) Secretary-General David Munuhe lamented that the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) had allocated the federation only four slots.
Sports
Ebenyo’s Commonwealth dreams shattered at Nyayo Stadium
A distraught Ebenyo suffered two falls during the men’s 10,000m final, with the second leaving him nursing an arm injury and unable to contest for a qualifying position.
News
Ruto awards Sabastian Sawe Sh8 million after record-breaking marathon run
President William Ruto hosted marathoner Sabastian Sawe at State House and awarded him Sh8 million after his London Marathon world record of 1:59:30. Ruto also outlined revised rewards for medalists and athlete...
Sports
Nigeria, India and others interested in hosting 2030, 2034 Commonwealth Games
According to the Commonwealth Games Secretariat, Canada, India, Nigeria, plus two others have all publicly confirmed their interest in the Games in 2030.