Limuru Junior Open 2024 overall boy winner, Harish Shashwat with his title at the Limuru Golf and Country Club, August 6, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Finally, the Limuru Junior Open concluded at the expansive Limuru Golf and Country Club over three grueling days. The mental turmoil was palpable throughout the field of 90 young golfers…
Mary Moraa has shared what she will be aiming at next following her third place finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Reigning 800m world champion Mary Moraa has returned to Kenya with a sense of pride and accomplishment after securing a bronze medal in the 800m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Moraa, who clocked…
Parliament has summoned senior officials from the Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC) to clarify the ownership of the land where the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is situated. Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome, Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, and NLC Chair Gershom Otachi are scheduled to appear before the National Assembly Public…
By PETER DUBE Controversy has engulfed the Miss South Africa pageant as one of its top contenders, Chidimma Adetshina, finds herself at the centre of a heated debate over her eligibility to represent the nation. Born to a Nigerian father and a mother of Mozambican descent, Chidimma has faced a barrage of criticism and online…
Healthcare will be free for all Kenyans from birth till the age of 18 when the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) begins in the next three months, President William Ruto has announced. The President said Kenyans will soon begin to enjoy free medical cover under the Social Health Insurance Fund. President Ruto also pointed out…
Kenya Police FC Board of Trustees Treasurer Malkit Singh (left) and Vice Chairlady Carol Kiambi(right) go through the final paces ahead of the 2024 Kenya Police FC Day slated for Saturday 10th August 2024.[Courtesy] Thousands of soccer enthusiasts are set to flock to the Police DT Stadium on Saturday, for the much-anticipated annual Kenya Police…
President William Ruto with Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi in Murang’a County where he commissioned an electricity distribution project. [PCS] President William Ruto has emphasised that the broad-based government will help tackle the country’s problems through a common approach. Ruto said he found it prudent to invite his opponents in government to resolve the myriad challenges through…
Chelsea continue to splash cash this summer transfer window and are about to agree a deal for an exciting winger from Wolves. Chelsea are on the verge of completing the signing of Wolverhampton Wanderers winger Pedro Neto. The Portuguese international has been a subject of interest for several top clubs, including Manchester City and Tottenham…
The Ministry of Health has directed employers to register their employees with the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a letter dated July 19, Health Principal Secretary Hillary Kimtai called on employers to complete the registration process following a High Court ruling on July 12, 2024, related to the Social Health Insurance Act. The Court’s decision…
By ROSELYN OBALA Kenya’s President William Ruto, the darling of Washington since he took power 21 months ago, is now under pressure from the very Americans to act on graft within his government. The US re-delivered this message on Tuesday and Wednesday, just a day before President Ruto witnessed his second Cabinet take oath of…
Former Cabinet Secretary for ICT and digital economy, Eliud Owalo has called for investment in non institutional clubs as a way of growing soccer in the country. Owalo said while the community clubs like AFC leapards , Gor Mahia and Shabana enjoy a massive community sipport and have churned some of the best players to…
Namwela Boys volleyball team in action against Cheptil secondary at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Cheptil Secondary School from Rift Valley and Kwanzanthe Secondary School from Eastern recaptured their boys and girls volleyball titles as curtains fell on the 2024 national Term Two games in Kisii on Thursday. Cheptil laboured to a 3-2 (25-20, 21-25,…
ODM leader Raila Odinga with Homa by governor Gladys Wanga at a past event in Suba south Homa Bay county. [Collins Oduor, Standard] A last-minute jostling saw Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement introduce a new deputy party leader position, with the opposition party awarding the chairperson position to Homa Bay Governor Glady’s Wanga. In new changes announced by…
Thomas was an overwhelming favourite to win the 200m gold following Shericka Jackson’s withdrawal and she has opened up on how she overcame the weight of expectation. Gabby Thomas has shared her insights into how she managed to handle the immense pressure of stepping up as the favourite and securing the 200m gold medal at…
The Kenyan Government will host the ‘Harmony4Haiti Concert and Cultural Festival’ to celebrate the strong bond between Africa and Haiti. On August 7, Principal Secretary of the State Department for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing’oei, announced that Kenya is organizing the concert in partnership with the Africa for Haiti (A4H) Initiative. Sing’oei explained that the event…