National soccer team Harambee Stars will play Zimbabwe and Namibia in their first matches of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The fixtures which were released today by the Confederation of African Football will see the Stars take on Zimbabwe and Namibia between the 2nd and the 10th of September this year. Kenya…
President William Ruto is expected to preside over a livestock auction at this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Kisumu Regional Show, slated for July 24-28 at Mamboleo Showground. The auction, which is being held for the first time in Kisumu County, will be a key attraction at the regional show, which has attracted over…
Stray Lions’ players during a past event.[Courtesy] After a false start to the 2024 Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League, T-20 Champions Stray Lions A will be angling for their first good performance of the competition when they tackle Swamibapa A in the much-awaited Nairobi Jaffery’s derby. Stray Lions suffered a 274-run loss at…
The Kenyan broke her 1500m world record in Paris, expressed confidence in her shape, and showed determination for the Olympics. Faith Kipyegon has reacted after smashing her own 1,500-meter record at the Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris on Sunday. Kipyegon finished in 3:49.04 surpassing her previous record of 3:49.11 set in Italy…
Kenya’s Generation Zs (Gen Zs) have turned up in large numbers at Uhuru Park to celebrate those who lost their lives during the countrywide anti-government protest. Carrying the national flag, youths uniquely honoured the slain protesters. Here are some of the photos of Kenyans who are attending the memorial concert. Gen Zs attending the Shujaaz…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga made a case for his African Union Commission chairmanship bid Sunday at the East African Community (EAC) Ministerial Retreat on Peace and Security in Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania. Raila took time to explain to the EAC Ministers why he wanted to be the next AU Commission chairperson. “I am…
Candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) this year and enrolled in various secondary schools in Kirinyaga will benefit from a programme initiated by County Women Representative Jane Njeri Maina, which is aimed at providing personal effects to both boys and girls. The County MP,…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon in action during the Paris Diamnond League.[AFP] Faith Kipyegon hit world record-breaking form at Sunday’s Diamond League meet in Paris in the perfect boost before the Olympics kick off in three weeks’ time in the French capital. Returning to the scene of her record-breaking mark over 5000m last year, Kipyegon broke her…
Gen Z members gathered at Uhuru Park Nairobi to honor comrades killed during anti-tax protests on July 7, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard] Amidst a sea of vibrant T-shirts, fluttering Kenyan flags, and crosses bearing the names of fallen comrades, the young men and women known as Gen Z flocked Uhuru Park yesterday for a concert….
Omanyala crossed the finish line first in a time of 10.01 seconds despite slowing down towards the end to keep his Olympic preparations on course. Africa’ fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala’s preparations for the upcoming Paris Olympic games are well on course after he managed to secure a at the FBK games in Hengelo, Netherlands on…
Senator Tabitha Mutinda has made a rallying call to abolish the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) as part of a broader effort to curb government spending. She argues that while the President has proposed austerity measures affecting various government offices and departments, the NG-CDF consumes a significant portion of the national budget annually. During…
Thousands of youth have staged a surprise march in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) after the Uhuru Park Shujaaz Memorial Concert on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Hundreds of those who attended the concert at Uhuru Park converged in the Central Business District where they chanted songs in honour of the fallen heroes. Areas around…
Olympic and World 1500m Champion Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has broken her own 1500m at the paris Diamond League. Kipyefgon,a double Olympic 1500m champion shaved off 0.07 seconds from her record she set in Florence Italy last year after winning her race in 3 minutes 49.04 seconds. Previous record which stood at 3.50.07 was held…
Kakamega Governor, Fernandes Barasa, has said that his administration will resume the distribution of bursaries to underprivileged students despite the financial constraints facing the County Government. Addressing a congregation at Eshisiru Catholic Church, he outlined that the bursary distribution exercise will commence on Tuesday and continue up to…
Wout Weghorst celebrates after Netherlands qualified for the semis at Euros.[AFP] The Netherlands struck two second-half goals in seven minutes to come from behind to beat Turkey 2-1 on Saturday and set up a Euro 2024 semi-final clash with England. Samet Akaydin sent Turkey ahead in the first half but Stefan de Vrij headed the…