Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Vice Chancellor Professor Emily Akuno has thrown her weight behind the government’s new funding model, saying it would enhance fairness in the allocation of funds to student beneficiaries. In a press briefing after welcoming first-year students to the institution placed under KUCCPS and TVET, Prof. Akuno…
Derrick Ashiundu of Kabras 7s (right) in action against Nakuru during Kabeberi 7s tournament at RFUEA Ground. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kabras Sugar on Saturday had to dig deep to qualify for the quarterfinals of the Kabeberi Sevens after registering mixed results during the day one action played at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The National Sevens…
Botswana sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo has revealed when he wants to attempt Usain Bolt’s 200m world record that has stood for 15 years. Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo is giving himself three more years before he attempts to break Usain Bolt’s world record. The world record has stood for 15 years since legendary Jamaican sprinter…
A group of students sitting for their KCSE examination The government has released 21.8 billion in capitation grants to public basic education institutions just days before the new academic term begin on Monday. The move, hailed as crucial by education stakeholders, comes as a relief to schools that were teetering on the edge of financial…
Shabana players celebrate after scoring against Bidco United.[FKF Premier League,X] The 2024-2025 Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League season kicked off on a low note on Saturday with three matches ending draws with former champions Tusker the only side to bag maximum points. Bandari rallied from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Posta Rangers…
The 2024/2025 FKF Premier League season kicked off with Bidco holding Shabana and Kariobangi Sharks frustrating a resilient KCB. Bidco FC fought back to hold Shabana to a 1-1 draw in their FKF Premier League opener played at Thika Municipal Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Atarazi Meja started in defense for Tore Bobe alongside skipper George…
Brighton’s Brazilian striker Joao Pedro headers the ball to scores the team’s second goal during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United. [AFP] Joao Pedro’s 95th minute header handed Brighton a 2-1 win over Manchester United on Saturday as 31-year-old boss Fabian Hurzeler enjoyed a dream home Premier League debut. United looked to have…
Olympics 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has shared how his gold medal win was fueled by an irritating fan of his main rival Noah Lyles at the Paris 2024 Games. Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo has revealed some behind the scenes intrigues during the Paris Olympics that pushed him to win gold in the 200m. Tebogo went…
The focus in the country should be on research in order to address the different challenges facing the nation in areas such as food security, education systems, health care, manufacturing, and climate change, among others. Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Migos Ogamba says it is through research that we uncover new knowledge, develop ground-breaking technologies, and…
Beldad Ogeta of Menengai Oilers (center) in action against Kabras.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Dala Sevens silver medalists Menengai Oilers, Strathmore University Leos, and defending champions KCB, made a strong statement at the Kabeberi Sevens, securing their places in the quarterfinals after a dominant day one at the RFUEA Grounds. Menengai Oilers, a team in fine form, secured…
Learners at Royal Metropolis Academy, one of the five CBC Model schools in Nyamira County undertake a practical science lesson on how to profile soil. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] The National Treasury has disbursed Sh21.9 billion as capitation for basic learning and university education ahead of the reopening of schools on August 26. This is part of the Sh40…
Grant Holloway and Rasheed Broadbell prepare for a rematch in the 110m hurdles just days after their clash in Lausanne. Olympics 110m hurdles gold medalist Grant Holloway faces fierce competition as he aims for redemption against Jamaica’s Rasheed Broadbell in an upcoming high-stakes race. The athletic drama unfolds just days after their clash in Lausanne,…
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has announced the birth of his first child with his wife Hailey Bieber. In an Instagram post, Bieber shared a picture of his newborn son’s small foot. “Welcome home,” Bieber wrote in the caption in the early hours of Saturday morning, revealing his name as Jack Blues Bieber. Katy Perry and…
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has introduced an online Wildlife permitting portal that will ease the process of getting a wildlife research permit in the country. The move, which is a shift from the traditional paper-based approach will see the duration taken to issue research permits reduced from a month to a day….
Musingu Boys celebrate after beating St Anthony’s Kitale during Kenya Secondary Schools sports Association Hockey finals Term One games in Machakos County. April 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After playing second fiddle to Uganda, Kenyan boys may reclaim the title that has eluded them for the past two years. This is after former East Africa…