The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 scholarships for Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate education. These scholarships, available for two years for master’s programs and three years for PhD programs, provide loans ranging from Ksh200,000 to Ksh450,000. Students enrolled in local public or private universities recognized by the Commission for…
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Somali authorities are warning the public not to go near a sealed barrel that has washed up on the shores of Puntland, amid suspicions that it may contain hazardous materials. The sealed blue container has a rope attached to it and officials suspect it was left in the water by people dumping…
Marie Achieng’, daughter of Kenyan actress Gloria Moraa, will be laid to rest on Saturday, August 10, 2024. In a statement shared by Marie’s father, Blak Aende, he expressed gratitude for the family’s support during this challenging time. Blake has released the schedule for the upcoming events to honour the 19-year-old’s passing. A post of…
A free school uniform initiative for Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) leaners in Kirinyaga has received applause from stakeholders with parents and teachers saying it will increase school enrollment and retention. The initiative launched by Governor Anne Waiguru in April this year, together with free learning and teaching materials, rehabilitation and construction of new…
Former World Under 20-300m steeplechase champion Amos Seren (centre), his brother Edmund (in red) and another athlete train at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County. July 30, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] One of the toughest assignments for the Kenyan squad at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics is reclaiming the country’s 3,000m steeplechase glory….
The new strain of the mpox virus is spreading quickly along the eastern border of the Democratic Republic of Congo and is “the most dangerous yet”, says the World Health Organization. The current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact….
Beatrice Chebet hopes to replicate Vivian Cheruiyot’s prowess at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics as she makes her Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Beatrice Chebet will be going for a rare double at the Olympic Games, competing in the women’s 5000m and 10,000m. Chebet will be debuting on the Olympic…
On Monday, Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille faced threats as he departed the General Hospital, also known as the Hospital of the State University of Haiti. Conille, who assumed office in April as a transitional prime minister, visited the hospital with a CNN crew led by Larry Madowo. He was accompanied by Haitian National Police…
By ARNALDO VIEIRA Angola says it has secured a new ceasefire deal in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to stop fighting and a long-running war of words between Kinshasa and Kigali. The decision was arrived at on July 30 in Luanda, the Angolan capital, where top diplomats from Rwanda and the…
The Kenya Wildlife Service personnel in Migori have set up traps to capture hyenas that have been terrorising residents of Lichota- Suna West Sub County. The operation which was coordinated by the Kenya Wildlife Services officials and the residents hopes to trap and capture hyenas that have been straying from the Lichota forest and preying…
Bitget is now bigger and better, offering Kenyans a chance to share US dollar 10,000 worldcoins prize money in rewards for completing simple tasks. But first, why enjoy the offer from Bitget now? With the high inflation rates and high cost of living witnessed in the country, trading via cryptocurrency has seen a surge, as…
Manchester United's new £59m signing Leny Yoro is expected to be out of the 2024/25 season with a foot injury. The 18-year-old, who arrived from Lille this month, was forced off when United were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles last Saturday. The centre-back was forced off before half-time, and…
Rodgers Wasega in action for Nairobi City Stars.[City Stars] Rogers Wasega Obusu, a promising young left-back, has his sights set on becoming a key player for Nairobi City Stars as the new season approaches. After six months of intense training and acclimatization since joining from Laiser Hill Academy in February 2024, the teenager feels ready…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary nominee John Mbadi. [File, Standard] Incoming National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi finds himself in a catch-22 situation as the country waits to see how he will balance what the Kenya Kwanza administration wants and his stand against huge taxation regimes. He often appeared on live TV shows to speak against the…
The former NFL players have pledged a big payout to American track stars who win gold at the Paris Olympics and a double amount in case of a world record. Former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad “OchoCinco” Johnson have promised American track stars such as Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson $25,000 (Ksh3.2 million) each…