Kenya’s Tyron Kariuki in past action.[FKF Media] Kenya is set to reignite its football rivalry with Rwanda and Tanzania in the upcoming Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 CECAFA qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from October 6 to 20. The highly anticipated tournament will see Kenya drawn…
Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri, Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai, Health CS Debra Mulongo Barasa, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni and Social Health Authority Board Chairman DrTimothy Olweny during public participation on the benefit package and Tariffs at KICC, Nairobi on August 30, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A section of Kenyans is struggling to understand the…
Chicago Marathon organisers will honour late world record holder Kelvin Kiptum at the 2024 race, marking one year since he set the world record in the US city. Chicago Marathon organisers will look to honour world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum as they gear up to host the 2024 edition of the marathon on Sunday,…
By MERCY SIMIYU Hundreds of Kenyans are currently stranded in Lebanon, feeling abandoned as a violent conflict escalates in the region between Israel and Hezbollah militant group. Their story of fear under hellish bombardments and gunfire has become their constant reminder of how far they are from the safety of home. But it also pokes…
The United Nations Security Council has authorized a 12-month extension for the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, which Kenya leads. Acting under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, the Council extended the current mandate, as set out in resolution 2699 (2023), to October 2, 2025. This extension aims to support the Haitian National…
The Local Lawyers Association (LSK) filed a contempt of court case against the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja for sending police officers to work with their faces hidden The incident on Tuesday, September 24, involved activists who filed a petition regarding the 61 dead and 14 missing protesters, while the LSK cited violations of…
Nairobi County’s Ben Nyamogo (right) and Glenstone Agade of Kenya Police in action.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] By missing the league championships for the second time, defending champions Kenya Police have shattered their dreams of retaining the National Boxing League title for the seventh consecutive year. The policemen are not taking part in the league championships that…
Alexis Ohanian, the husband to tennis great Serena Williams, has revealed how many fans attended the sold-out Athlos women’s-only tract event which has been lauded as a major success. Alexis Ohanian, the brains behind the women’s-only track event Athlos NYC, has shared his thoughts on the highly successful athletics meet. Ohanian revealed that over 5,000…
By AGGREY MUTAMBO Somalia is turning into an open canvas for the longstanding Egypt-Ethiopia feud. For long, the two countries bickered over whether the dam on the Blue Nile that Ethiopia was putting up should be controlled to ensure sufficient water reaches Cairo, but Ethiopia went on to fill the dam, forcing Cairo to quit…
Kenyans are trooping into national parks around the country after Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced free entry into all the parks across the country on Saturday, September 28, 2024. In a video shared on her X handle, CS Miano said that as early as 6:30 am, visitors had been lining up to be cleared…
At least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US. Officials continued daring rescues with boats, helicopters and large vehicles to help those stranded in floodwaters – including about 50 workers and patients who crowded on the roof of a flooded Tennessee hospital. It…
A woman named May passed away just 20 minutes after arriving for her shift at work, after her boss refused to give her permission to rest because she was sick The Thai woman had taken five days off but requested two extra days from her boss after she said she still felt unwell. Her friend…
The Berlin Marathon offers substantial prize money, with top finishers and record-breakers standing to earn millions, though five-time champion Eliud Kipchoge will not compete this year. The Berlin Marathon is one of the most lucrative athletics events in the world, offering millions to top finishers and bonuses for record-breaking performances and faster times. Five-time Berlin…
By SAMWEL OWINO A parliamentary committee has rejected a petition calling for a total ban on TikTok in the country, instead recommending regular compliance checks on the social media platform’s operations by State authorities. In its report tabled in Parliament, the National Assembly Committee on Public Petitions said a total ban on TikTok would stifle freedom…
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS) Rebecca Miano joins other leaders to mark the 45th World Tourism Day celebrations in Kisumu County on Friday, September 25. Photo By Robert Ojwang’ The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has partnered with all 47 county governments in Kenya to identify and promote new tourism attractions and products aiming…