Kenya Harlequin celebrate after winning the Kakamega Sevens.[Kenya Harlequin,X] Kenya Harlequin are the 2024 Kakamega Sevens champions. Quins who begun the 2024 National Sevens Circuit with a second place finish during the Christie Sevens opening leg redeemed themselves in Kakamega when they saw off KCB 17-12 to emerge top in the second leg played at…
Wiseman Were missed an automatic slot to advance to the men’s 400m Hurdles after finishing outside the podium in the first round and will have to contest for a slot in the repechage round. The men’s 400m Hurdles at the Paris Olympic Games had Wiseman Were as Kenya’s sole representative in the hotly contested race….
Public Service CS nominee Justin Muturi has addressed recent media reports, confirming that he voluntarily resigned from his position as Attorney General. Contrary to widespread claims that he was fired, Muturi clarified that his resignation was aimed at allowing President William Ruto to reorganize his government. “It is true that I resigned. There were reasons…
By REUTERS At least 32 civilians were killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu late on Friday evening, police said, an attack blamed by Somali state media on the militant Islamist group Al Shabaab. It was the deadliest attack in the Horn of Africa country since…
Co-operatives and MSME Development Cabinet Secretary nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has placed his net worth at Ksh600 million. Speaking during his vetting by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Sunday, August 4, 2024, the nominee stated that his wealth is mainly made up of houses and buildings. However, Oparanya did not give a breakdown or…
President William Ruto says the formation of a broad-based Government will help Kenya unlock it’s economic potential. The head of state says the decision to coopt members of the opposition into his administration accords the country an opportunity to only focus on affairs of development. “Tumeunda serikali ya kila mtu na…
Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech crosses the finish line to win the women’s 3000m steeplechase heat on Sunday. [AFP] Fireworks are expected in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final that will see four champions battle for Olympics glory at the Stade de France on Tuesday night 10.14pm. As expected, the three heats yesterday were largely tactical affairs with…
A protester is roughed up by anti-riot police officers during the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations along Parliament Road on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Gen Z are gearing up for yet another round of protests this week in their continued push for reforms in the country. Since they began protests in June, the country has…
Julien Alfred stunned the likes of Sha’Carri Richardson to claim gold in the 100m race. In a race defined by relentless rain and fierce competition, Julien Alfred of St. Lucia emerged victorious in the Women’s 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 23-year-old sprinter stormed to victory with a national record time of 10.72…
Dr. Alfred Mutua faced rigorous questioning during his vetting on Sunday, focusing on his public statements and tenure as Machakos County Governor. Nominated by President William Ruto for the Labour and Social Protection role, Dr. Mutua was required to address his association with the owner of a recruitment firm that allegedly defrauded Kenyans from Uasin…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO The final contenders for the upcoming race for the Chairperson of the African Union Commission’s seat may be narrower than earlier thought. But each candidate’s pitch reflects the continental body’s enduring challenges. Ahead of the August 6 deadline, it is turning out that Somalia’s Fawzia Adam and Seychellois contender Vincent Meriton have…
Cabinet Secretary nominee for Public Service and Human Capital Management Justin Muturi is worth Ksh801 million. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments on Sunday, August 4, 2024, Muturi indicated that his wealth appreciated by about 5.6 per cent from October 2022 when he faced the same committee to defend his suitability for the…
The Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Gender, Culture, and Heritage Stella Soi Lang’at says she will be hesitant to advise the President to dissolve Parliament over failure to enact legislation to actualize two-thirds gender rule. She says she will not revisit the radical advice given to the President by Former Chief Justice David Maraga to suspend…
Kisii School Rugby team in action against Otieno Oyoo (right) during Regional Secondary school games at Cardinal Otunga high school Mosocho.[Sammy Omingo, Standard] Otieno Oyoo High School from Kisumu County is set to make a memorable debut at the national games, facing Nairobi School in their opening match on Monday at the Kisii School rugby…
A general view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entrance. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the high-stakes world of billion-dollar conglomerates, the Adani Group stands out as a symbol of ambition and controversy. At its helm is Gautam Adani, a man whose dramatic rise from a humble commodities trader to one of Asia’s richest individuals is…