The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting,
digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading
multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and
international interest.
High jumper Mathew Sawe during the Kenya Defence Forces Athletics Championship at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani stadium on April 29, [PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO]
Mathew Sawe became the first Kenyan to win gold in high jump, as he cleared 2.21m in day three of the Africa Championships, on Friday night in Durban, South Africa.
Sawe disappointed the home crowd by outclassing home boy and favourite Fourie Keagan, who took silver in 2.18m as Cameroon’s Fernand Djoumessi (2.15m) settled for bronze.
Premium Article
Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.