Safaricom PLC has announced scheduled maintenance that is set to affect some of its services on Sunday, July 14, through to Monday, July 15, 2024. In a statement released on Saturday, July 13, 2024, the telecommunication company detailed the planned activities and the impact they will have on its customers. In the notice, the company…
President William Ruto has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to speed up investigations into the deaths of Kenyans whose bodies were found in a quarry in Mukuru, Nairobi. The President assured that those behind the mysterious killings in Nairobi will be held to account according to the law. This following discovery of human remains…
Githurai High School’s goalkeeper Pefer Kihuithia (right) challenges Meshak Nyabuto of Dagoretti High School. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Dagoretti Mixed are two matches away from retaining the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Nairobi Region Girls’ football title. On Thursday, they defeated rivals Beth Mugo High School 2-0 in their quarter-finals match at Moi Forces Academy. Junior Starlets…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta. [File, Standard] Faced with its strongest storm, the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition is undoubtedly crumbling. A decision by its leader Raila Odinga to embrace dialogue with President William Ruto has various forces pulling in different directions. Sources aware of the developments in the opposition outfit speak of multiple colliding interests…
Although he found the back of the net on his first start for the club, Levin Odhiambo’s late first half goal was not enough as Gor Mahia were held to a frustrating draw by Djibouti Telecom. Levin Odhiambo’s strike was not enough as Djibouti Telcom clawed back to force a 1-1 draw against Gor Mahia…
The High Court has nullified a gazette notice issued by President William Ruto on May 4, 2023, which established a commission of inquiry into the Shakahola Tragedy. Justice Lawrence Mugambi declared that the President’s action in creating the commission undermined the authority vested in other constitutional institutions and state organs. “The President can only exercise…
By PATRICK ILUNGA In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the matter of smuggling has been subject of grapevine for years. Then reports after reports began confirming it: Hundreds of rebel groups fighting in the east of the country have remained potent, fuelled by money from smuggled minerals and timber. This week, the United States of…
The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza says at least 71 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike on a designated humanitarian area, in an attack which Israel says targeted senior Hamas leaders. More than 289 people were injured, according to the health ministry’s statement. The strike hit the al-Mawasi area near Khan Younis,…
Barbora Krejcikova held off a charge from Jasmine Paolini in a gripping final at Wimbledon to claim her second Grand Slam singles title. The 31st seed followed in the footsteps of 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova to make it back-to-back triumphs for the Czech Republic in the women’s singles. Krejcikova, a French Open winner in…
Kenya 7s strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde (left) and players in Miramas, France on Tuesday. [NOC-K Media] Kenya Sevens strength and conditioning coach Andrew Amonde feels the national team is better equipped to secure a podium finish at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Shujaa arrived in Miramas, France on Tuesday for a ten-day training camp to…
A research by Physics World has claimed that the fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can mimic Basilisk lizards to run on water. Research by Physics World claims the world’s fastest woman in 2024 Sha’Carri Richardson can run on water like the Basilisk lizards. The lizards are nicknamed “Jesus Christ lizards” for their ability to…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Ethiopia and Sudan are showing renewed signs of stronger cooperation, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) emerges as a possible problem for both. The new reality check could now upend any suspicions the leaders of the Sudan Sovereignty Council may have harboured against Ethiopia, which had been initially seen…
President William Ruto has asked security agencies to speed up investigation into the mysterious killings in Nairobi. He assured Kenyans that those behind the killings will be held to account, saying no stone will be left unturned. The President said police were under firm instructions to expedite investigations into the killings and bring those responsible…
St. Anthony Boys’ Kitale player Brian Abuka in action against Serani Boys player Dennis Kenga in Kakamega last year. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Defending champions Serani relinquished their Coast Region Secondary Schools’ boys football trophy after falling to Tononoka Secondary School in the games that conclude on Saturday at Hola Boys High School, Tana River County….
Mary Moraa has given a candid explanation of why the government should consider supporting all athletes financially like the US and other nations. Mary Moraa has pleaded with the government to support athletes and emulate countries like the US in appreciating their talent. The Commonwealth Games champion explained that countries like the US always award…