The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has expressed its strong support for a significant report recommending that the House ratify the Protocol to the Constitutive Act of the African Union relating to the Pan-African Parliament. This protocol represents an important step towards deepening democratic governance and enhancing the representation of African…
Bodaboda riders queue to fill their tanks with fuel at a petrol station during a previous fuel shortage across the country. [File, Standard] The price of fuel ought to retail at a minimum Sh168 for super petrol and Sh151 for diesel if the government obeyed court orders. While releasing the prices for August 14 to September 14 the…
From winning medals on the Olympic stage to pursuing Master’s degrees, a list of five of the most educated Olympic athletes who were in action at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Some of the athletes who were impressive at the Paris Olympics not only have achievements in sports but have also done well for themselves…
The government has successfully established and activated 100% of the targeted Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs) in Laikipia County, demonstrating its commitment to reducing health disparities and ensuring equal access to healthcare. Speaking at a National Government Affirmative Action Fund event in Laikipia, Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni noted that…
Kisumu RFC Sevens team pose with new jerseys at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium.[Collins Oduor,Standard] Kisumu RFC is gearing up for an improved performance this weekend as the third leg of the 2024 National Sevens Circuit, the Dala Sevens, kicks off on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu. The home side is eager to make a…
Rai Benjamin won two gold medals at the Paris Olympics. Rai Benjamin, a standout track and field athlete from the United States, has garnered significant attention and accolades for his remarkable performances on the track at the Paris Olympics. Who Is Rai Benjamin? Rai Benjamin was born on July 27, 1997, in Mount Vernon, New…
Digital currencies include a wide range of assets, two of which are Bitcoin and meme coins. Both coin types have captured the attention of investors and crypto enthusiasts, however, they are different in many ways. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency to ever be launched and is often thought to represent financial innovation and decentralization. Meme…
By REUTERS Sudan’s sovereign council said on Thursday it would allow the use of the Adre border crossing with Chad for three months – a move long waited by aid agencies seeking to send aid into areas of the Darfur region that are threatened with famine. Global monitors say that more than 6 million people face…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have urged the Kenyan government to enhance the country’s involvement in a broader range of sports at future Olympic Games. Following a standing ovation for Team Kenya’s impressive performance at the recent Paris Olympics, the MPs highlighted the importance of investing in diverse sporting disciplines for improved representation and sustained global…
Faith Kipyegon L and Beatrice Chebet display their medals they won in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 upon arrival in the Country at JKIA, Nairobi on August 13, 2024.[Samwel Ogor,Standard] The celebrations are officially beginning. From anxious moments at the onset of the 2024 Paris Olympics to emerging top country in Africa, Kenya is all…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Dina Asher-Smith have stunned in a vogue shoot, days after their Paris Olympic Games campaigns that seemingly didn’t go as planned. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Dina Asher-Smith have put the Olympic Games setback behind them to stun in a British Vogue shoot. Fraser-Pryce was competing in her final Olympic Games in Paris and…
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Kenyan actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known as Dida, has reached out to the public for financial assistance as she continues her fight against metastatic breast cancér. Bwire, who has been battling the illness for three years, revealed that she urgently needs to raise Ksh5 million to cover the cost of her treatment abroad, including travel,…
The Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, Dr Alfred Mutua, held a meeting on Thursday with the leadership of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) to address concerns surrounding the potential privatization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The meeting, led by KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema, focused on the union’s fears about job security…
Nyamira Girls’ Stephaine Seba (left), captain Jacinta Opondo and Mercy Dawo. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Nyamira Girls High School is poised to defend their East Africa hockey girls’ title as they head to the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Association (FEASSA) Games in Mbale, Uganda. Despite relinquishing their national title earlier this year to Tigoi…