Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo speaks during the launch of FESTAC. He endorsed Raila Odinga (right ) for AUC chair post. [Michael Mute, Standard] Today marks a significant juncture for African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson contender Raila Odinga as President William Ruto formally unveils his candidature. Presidents from the East Africa region are expected to…
Harambee Stars’s opponents, Zimbabwe have reveal squad for AFCON qualifier in Uganda, featuring top players from European leagues, excluding veteran striker. Zimbabwe national team head coach Michael Nees has unveiled a robust 23-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya. The match is scheduled to take place on September 4…
Extreme weather events are becoming a course for worry as they come with devastating impacts. However, the Director of Kenya Meteorological Department Dr. David Gikungu says that the weather predictions are done with a high degree of precision “which should allow for better preparedness.” The Director who spoke at the Ninth National Climate Outlook Forum…
The Lebanese side have confirmed Omala’s inclusion in the Harambee Stars squad amidst uncertainty over his future there despite signing a fortnight ago. Lebanese top-flight club Al Safa FC has confirmed that striker Benson Omala has joined the Harambee Stars squad, despite ongoing uncertainty regarding his status at the club. The confirmation comes after Omala…
Dr. Michael Aiyabei is the Kenya Red Cross Regional Manager The Kenya Red Cross says, that with the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disasters in the country, there is a need to adopt a proactive approach to disaster response. In the speech at the Ninth National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF9) and Action Planning Process…
Thompson, who won silver at the Paris Olympic games, did not take part in the Silesia Diamond League, in which he was scheduled to take part in Jamaica’s sprinting sensation Kishane Thompson was notably absent from the starting blocks at the Wanda Diamond League in Silesia, Poland, on Sunday, a race that was set to…
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in partnership with the National Gender Equality Commission and the Nairobi County Government in Kenya and implementing partners, GrowthAfrica, are proud to announce the launch of the ‘InnoVate Against GBV’ Business Plan Contest. This innovative contest aims to address the pervasive issue of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya by harnessing…
A police officer and his young son have died in a fatal road accident in Narok The victims are Murang'a police officer Nancy Samuel Nyamumbo and her son, Liam Waweru Nyamumbo and Liam survived at the scene of the accident but died while undergoing treatment Narok, Kenya – In a tragic incident, a police officer…
The curtains closed on the 2024 Patron’s Cup, a spectacular three day event at Muthaiga Golf Club that saw 15 teams from across Kenya battle it out in one of the country’s most prestigious interclub golf tournaments. The tournament began with a thrilling highlight as Ebil Omollo from Vetlab Sports Club achieved a stunning hole-in-one…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migosi has affirmed government’s commitment to addressing concerns raised by teachers and improving their working conditions. In a statement issued Monday, Migosi called upon the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) to reconsider its decision to strike, saying the government has already allocated resources to implement the 2021-2025 Collective…
A woman holds unused pills as WHO raises concerns over rising cases of drug resistance. [Getty Images] The relationship between humans and animals goes way back. It can be cryptic, yet basic. While humans consider animals as agreeable in many ways, asking no questions nor passing judgments, the tie between the two sides can be…
Ogando nearly beat Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in the 200m at the Silesia Diamond League classic after making odd decision to change the colour of his hair. Dominican Republic sprinter Alexander Ogando has unveiled a bold new look and an even bolder ambition after narrowly missing out on victory to Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo in the…
Irungu Nyakera, who was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) visited the Chief Executive Officer of KICC James Mwaura for a familiarisation tour Monday. The CEO discussed with the chairman the strategy of KICC to promote Kenya’s conference tourism capacity. This will include the optimisation of KICC’s potential…
President William Ruto during a previous event. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s administration is now facing a fresh headache in the form of higher borrowing costs after a third global rating agency downgraded Kenya’s credit rating in as many months, further limiting the country’s options for financing its growing debt obligations. The latest downgrade by…
Marcell Jacobs finished a distant fifth in the men’s 100m at the Paris Olympic Games where he intended to defend his title. Marcell Jacobs has reflected on his performance at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympic games, which saw him finish fifth in the final of the 100m race. The 2020 Olympic champion sprinter went…