Kenya Sevens take to the field duirng the Africa Sevens championship in Mauritius. [KRU Media] Returning Shujaa star Edmund Anya and Benson Salem each scored a brace as Kenya Sevens kicked off their Africa Sevens title defense with a commanding 40-0 win over hosts Mauritius on Saturday morning. Anya who last played for Kenya when…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plants a tree at Kaharati Primary School in Maragua, Murang’a County. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with Kenyans to stop harassing parliamentarians based on how they voted for the contentious Finance Bill, 2024. The DP said it was unfortunate that the MPs have faced a lot of…
Triple world champion Noah Lyles has explained why he badly wants to shatter Usain Bolt’s 200m world record. Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles has opened up about why he badly wants to go for Usain Bolt’s 200m world record this season. The world record stands at 19.19 and was set by the Jamaican sprint…
Former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter was forcibly abducted by heavily armed men in plainclothes outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The incident occurred as Keter was leaving the church, driving his black Landcruiser V8. Video that captured the incident showed three men approaching Keter’s vehicle on…
Kenya’s Javelin 2015 World Champion Julius Yego competes at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK on Sunday. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] History making Julius Yego earned his fifth continental javelin title at the final day of Africa Championships on Wednesday with Kenya collecting 19 medals at the meeting in Douala, Cameroon. African javelin record holder Yego is hoping luck will…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The Senator has asked the court to suspend the implementation of the Appropriation Act 2024. [File, Standard] A case has been filed in court challenging a decision by the two Speakers of Parliament to disregard senators’ input in the Budget Appropriation Bill 2024. The Bill was assented into law by President…
Chelsea continue to spend on young rising talent to bolster their squad. Chelsea FC has bolstered their squad for the upcoming season with the acquisition of promising attacking midfielder, Kellyman, from Aston Villa. The 18-year-old England youth international has inked a significant six-year deal with the Blues, marking a long-term commitment to Stamford Bridge. Kellyman’s…
A section of Kenyans in Nairobi on Sunday, June 30, 2024, staged a march in honour of the youths killed during the anti-Finance Bill 2024, and anti-government protests. In a TikTok live session seen by K24 Digital, the Kenyans holding placards and the national flag, chanted ‘Rest in Power’ in memory of the Kenyans who…
Defence CS Aden Duale. Defense Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has assured Kenyans of their safety following the deployment of the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) to assist the National Police Service in maintaining law and order. Speaking at a fundraiser in Daba village, Tana River County, Duale said goons to infiltrated peaceful protests against the finance…
Nyali Overall winner Janet Wasike sends a swing at Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] An early morning prayer to God paved the way to Mother Janet Wasike and Son Fidel Wasike to sweep top prizes at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club Course in…
Trucks of the first crude oil consignment from Lokichar, Turkana arrived at Mombasa’s Changamwe KPRL storage facility in Mombasa County on June 7, 2018. [File, Standard] Frequent changes in the plan outlining how Tullow will develop the oil fields of Lokichar in Turkana County have been the reason that the government has not approved the plan nearly five…
Mexico and Ecuador are tied on points heading into the final group-stage match. Mexico faces Ecuador in a crucial encounter at the Copa América, with both teams vying for a spot in the knockout stages amidst contrasting fortunes and challenges. Mexico’s journey in recent years has been marked by instability both on and off the…
President William Ruto is currently at PEFA Church in Lolgorian, Narok County attending a church service. The Head of State was accompanied by Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and former governor Samuel Tunai among others. Ruto received when he arrived at the church premises. PHOTO/PCS Ruto with Governor Patrick Ntutu and former Governor Samuel…
PS for Tourism John Ololtua interacting with the rally drivers at the Masai Mara. // FILE PHOTO Hotels in Maasai Mara game reserve that were closed last month following devastating floods occasioned by the April-May long rains have started re-opening. At least 14 of the most luxurious lodges in the Maasai Mara were affected by…
(From left to right) Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, Letsile Tebogo of Botswana, Noah Lyles of the United States, Christian Coleman of the United States, and Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya compete in the Men’s 100m during the 2023 Prefontaine Classic and Wanda Diamond League Final at Hayward Field on September 16, 2023 in Eugene, Oregon. [AFP]…