Muslim leaders have condemned the use of excessive force by the police to contain youth participating in recent anti-tax protests. In a statement issued Thursday, the leaders urged President William Ruto to take action against cases of police brutality and abductions. “As a sign of leadership and patriotism, we urge you to unequivocally and publicly…
Kenya’s U20 celebrate their win against Hong Kong China during the World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Chipu, fresh from their triumphant victory in the Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy, are gearing up to launch their World Rugby U20 Trophy campaign with a high-stake match against former champions Uruguay on Tuesday. The…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto disembark from a jet on arrival in Atlanta, US. [PCS] The US government has clarified that it did not foot the bill for President William Ruto’s private jet to America. President Ruto embarked on a 4-day State visit to the United States. He left the country on…
Harambee Stars have been faced in a very tough AFCON 2025 qualifying group, which will include a tricky double-headed encounter against Cameroon. The Kenya national football team Harambee Stars have identified their opponents for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers which will be taking place from September all the way to November this year. The tournament,…
Popular Twitter activist Hanifa Adan has responded to Health CS Susan Nakhumicha’s recent remarks questioning the ongoing fundraising efforts for medical bills of protesters injured during recent demonstrations. CS Nakhumicha announced Wednesday morning that 235 out of 294 victims had already received free treatment and had been discharged, a service provided by the government. However,…
Harambee stars has been drawn in group J of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers following the draw that was conducted Thursday in Johannesburg South Africa. Kenya will battle it out with 5 times AFCON winners the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, Nambia and Zimbabwe in the qualifiers that are scheduled to begin in…
Benson Omalla celebrates after scoring for Kenya against Zimbabwe.[FKF] Kenya’s Emerging Stars bounced back to winning ways on Tuesday after seeing off Zimbabwe 2-0 in their final group match of the 2024 COSAFA Cup at Isaac Wolfson Stadium. Kenya had lost 2-0 to Comoros in their second match played over the weekend and needed a…
President Ruto and Deputy Rigathi Gachagua at State House Nairobi June 13, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Signs of growing factions within the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition are a true testament that the more things change, the more they remain the same. The unfolding political events in the Mt Kenya region reveal the emergence of two factions akin to the…
Manchester United have extended Erik ten Hag’s contract through 2026 despite a challenging season maintaining stability and aiming for future success. Manchester United has officially extended Erik ten Hag’s tenure as the manager until June 2026 despite the team enduring one of their toughest seasons. Last season saw the Red Devils finish in eighth place…
On Wednesday, the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released a report indicating that Kenya’s economy grew at a slower pace of five percent in the first three months of 2024, down from 5.5 percent in the corresponding period last year, amidst a challenging business environment characterized by high interest rates. KNBS stated that except…
Normalcy returned to Nairobi’s central business district as protesters kept off the anticipated Thursday anti-tax demos allowing the reopening of businesses and the public transport sector for Kenyans. A spot check by KBC Thursday showed that shops and eateries were operational, while vehicles, including Public Service Vehicles, were operating normally in various areas. However, police…
Harambee Stars players during Open training Session for the senior national team at Utalii Grounds on March 19, 2024. The team is preparing ahead of the upcoming Four Nations tournament in Malawi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s Harambee Stars are set to rekindle their rivalry with Cameroon in the quest for a spot in the 2025…
Doctors say baby Arianna Wairimu needs to undergo an urgent bone marrow transplant in India before July 5, 2024, to save her life. [Courtesy] As an unimaginable adversity stays, Teresa Ndungu’s world has been turned upside down. Watching helplessly as her 11-month-old daughter, Arianna Wairimu, once a bundle of joy, battle a rare and deadly…
The Elephants face a tough draw in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers, aiming to repeat their previous tournament success. Defending champions Ivory Coast have been placed in a challenging group for the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers pitting them against Zambia, Sierra Leone, and Chad in Group G. The draw, which unfolded on a…
Moses Kuria, the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, has decided against implementing salary increases for top government officials, citing concerns over the sustainability of public expenditure. CS Kuria argued that maintaining an annual expenditure of Kes.1.1 trillion to support 900,000 public servants across both levels of government is unsustainable for Kenya….