Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat (left) and his assistant William Muluya during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers Group J first leg match against Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on Friday. [Courtesy, Standard] Kenya’s head coach, Engin Firat, is under fire after the Harambee Stars’ uninspiring 0-0 draw against low-ranked…
Cole Hocker has opened up on the pressure of staying at the top of his game after winning the Olympic gold in Paris amidst fierce competition from the likes of Yared Nuguse, Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigsten American 1500m Olympic gold medalist Cole Hocker has shed light on the challenges of sustaining his winning form…
Kituo cha Sheria, a Kenya-based lobby group, has filed a lawsuit against Safaricom, the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), and the Competition Authority of Kenya, demanding that they allow Starlink access to the Kenyan market. Safaricom had previously requested the CA to compel SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, to partner with local internet providers as…
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has called on relevant authorities to move with speed and arraign the owners of Hillside Endarasha Academy over the fire tragedy that killed 21 pupils. Karua through a statement shared via her official X account on Monday, September 9, 2024, said the owners or managers of the school should…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura. The parents of the 19 learners who tragically lost their lives in the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy are yet to identify their children, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced. He stated that they will be proceeding to Naromoru for autopsy and processing and will also receive mental health and psychosocial…
On Sunday, September 8, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua criticized the elected leaders for not being honest with the voters The deputy president claimed that many of his critics in the Kenya Kwanza administration were afraid of him speaking the truth Gachagua advised government officials to start being honest, adding that Kenyans are now more mature…
From Right: Former FKF vice president Sammy Sholei, FKF presidential aspirant Sammy Owino ‘Kempes’, his deputy Andrew Amukowa, FKF Women representative aspirant Charity Wangoma and former FKF CEO Michael Esakwa during a press briefing in Nairobi on Saturday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Football Kenya Federation (FKF) held its Special General Meeting (SGM) last month where the…
On Monday, September 9, a car carrying High Court Judge Tripsisa Wanjiku Wamae overturned on the Eldama Ravine-Nakuru Road Mogotio OCPD Felicia Nafula said Judge Wamae, his driver and his bodyguard were injured in the accident The judicial department issued a statement indicating that Judge Wamae is currently receiving treatment but his condition is stable…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] More leaders have come out to condemn Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa for publicly undermining Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and his Kirinyaga counterpart Jane Njeri speaking separately claimed that Ichungwa was watering down efforts being made by Gachagua to revive tea and coffee sectors which are…
The former Harambee Stars coach has questioned Firat’s tactics during the side’s 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe last Friday. Following Harambee Stars’ goalless draw against The Warriors of Zimbabwe in their opening 2025 AFCON qualifier, former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has voiced his concerns over the team’s performance and tactical choices. Kenya, hosting the…
Nairobi will take a major step in its battle against air pollution with the official launch of the Breathe Cities Nairobi initiative on September 11, 2024. The Breathe Cities initiative, a pioneering effort from Clean Air Fund, C40 Cities, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, focuses on improving air quality, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing public health in…
Preparations are at an advanced stage for Kenya to host the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa, set for December this year. A Joint Planning Committee led by East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Kanini Kega toured the facilities that will host the games to assess the level of…
Coast lady Golfer Teresia Odoo. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Coast golfers William Kaguta and Teresia Odoo played cool with brilliant swings and smiles to sweep clean separate gross titles leaving colleagues wandering in Mombasa on Saturday. Kaguta playing off handicap 2 recorded a three over par 74 gross in the Men category while handicap 14 Teresia…
Dodoma. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has made a special call to parliamentarians, artists and the media to sensitize the public about the importance of participating in the local government elections expected to be held on November 27, 2024. Majaliwa made the statement on Friday, September 6, 2024, in his speech to adjourn the 16th meeting…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua addresses aviation workers on September 4, 2024 at JKIA, Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Kenyan taxpayers could face substantial costs if there are disruptions or terminations related to the Adani-Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) deal. The agreement between Adani Airport Holdings Ltd and the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) specifies that any…