Were, who dazzled fans back in the day with his pace and predictable-but-hard-to-stop ability to cut inside and find the back of the net, has returned to Greece for a seventh-career spell. Kenyan winger Paul Were has embarked on a new chapter in his football career after signing a one-year deal with Greek fourth-tier club…
PS Julius Bitok during the graduation of 300 newly recruited Immigration officers More immigration officers will be deployed to border points to beef up efforts to protect the spread of Mpox in the country, Immigration PS Julius Bitok has said. Bitok said the officers will be expected to work closely with the Ministry of Health…
There is need for proper coordination of cross-border movement of pastoral communities living along the common border of Kenya and Uganda to evade frequent conflicts, Cabinet Secretary (CS), East African Community, ASALs, and Regional Development, Beatrice Askul, has said. The CS noted that Turkana, Pokot, Sebei, and Karamoja living along the Kenya-Uganda border recurrently fight…
A talented young athlete, Joseph Hussein Njagi, collapsed and died after completing a 3,000m race while competing for a scholarship Njagi finished the race successfully but fainted at the finish line before being rushed to Uasin Gishu Hospital Despite the doctors' efforts to save his life, the 20-year-old man lost his life Police moved Njagi's…
A huge fire has erupted at the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest in Kilifi County, the Kenya Red Cross has said. Fire department engines on Friday, September 27, 2024, were seen rushing to the forest to contain the inferno, which according to the Global Forest Watch, there have been 341 fire incidents in the year 2024 alone. “A…
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has commenced stakeholder engagements on key legislative and policy reforms that are expected to enhance Kenya’s business environment. The proposed reforms are also expected to among others, accelerate the country’s manufacturing capacity, increase the country’s export base and boost access to various markets globally. The meeting which is…
Faith Kipyegon has agreed with Noah Lyles’ sentiments on why athletes should do much more than just race i Faith Kipyegon, widely regarded as the greatest female middle-distance runner in history, has voiced her support for Noah Lyles’ stance on athletes embracing self-expression to help elevate the profile of track and field. Kipyegon, fresh off…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board has issued a recall for Flamodip (Amlodipine) 5mg Tablets, Batch No. FLD303, manufactured by Medico Remedies Pvt Ltd. In a statement the Board notes that the recall has been initiated due to a labelling error, where the product’s label does not accurately reflect its contents. “The secondary packaging is labelled…
FKF presidential aspirant Sammy Owino ‘Kempes’. [Denis Kibuchi, Standard] By filing a petition at the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland in regards to the forthcoming Football Kenya Federation (FKF) elections was not meant to stop them. Former Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia midfielder Sammy Owino ‘Kempes’ says the petition was meant to create…
Faith Kipyegon competed at the Athlos women’s event for one primary reason as she ended up getting $60,000 (Ksh.7.73 million) richer in New York Faith Kipyegon has opened up about her main motivation to compete at Athlos, Alexis Ohanian’s women-only event. The double world champion teased about money being at the centre of it all…
In a poignant reflection on grief and supernatural connections, veteran musician Nazizi Hirji recently opened up about a unique experience following the tragic death of her son Jazeel Adam in December 2023. The rapper, known for her powerful voice and impactful lyrics, described how she has been visited by a particular butterfly during her moments…
A man named Vincent Otieno got into trouble after sending an abusive message to the Migori Women's Representative, Fatuma Zainabu Otieno reportedly texted Fatuma in September and later posted the message on a Facebook group The young man denied the charges against him, but his lawyer asked for a lighter sentence, saying that the relative…
FKF presidential aspirant Hussein Mohammed (left) with delegates during the launch of his campaign in Nairobi on August 28. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] “Why is the FKF Electoral Board operating from Kandanda House, it’s like the President is contesting but IEBC is based at State House? Which measures have you put in place to ensure Fifa…
It is believed that those pushing to impeach DP Rigathi Gachagua are targeting 300 signatures by this weekend. [DPCS] Denis Ndereva, a youth activist from Laikipia County has filed a petition at the High Court in Nyahururu seeking orders to stop parliament from discussing, debating or initiating any motion or process aimed at impeaching Deputy…
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a shocking thought on who should take over as new Man United manager if the club decides to part ways with Erik ten Hag. Following Manchester United’s recent setbacks, tension has risen even higher for Erik Ten Hag and his assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy at Old Trafford. Manchester United was backed…