American long distance great Grant Fisher has expressed regrets from his 2024 season even though he recorded his best-ever performance by clinching two Olympics medals. American long distance runner Grant Fisher is coming off an impressive 2024 season that saw him clinch two bronze medals in 5,000m and 10,000m at the Paris Olympics. Fisher went…
A Kisii family is celebrating the return of their son, Cyrus Osando, who went missing in 2022, a few days before taking the Grade Eight examination (KCPE). Osando left home in search of job opportunities, initially heading to Maai Mahiu before moving to Naivasha where he worked as a chicken farmer His mother confirmed that…
Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai is urging members of the public to update details of their dependants on the Social Health Authority (SHA) portal. He said this will ensure seamless service delivery at health facilities. The PS who led ministry officials and those from SHA in a meeting with the County Executive Committee Members Health Caucus assured the…
Dina Asher-Smith has entered a transformative phase in her career, bouncing back from Olympic disappointment with renewed confidence and strong performances. Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith says she is entering a “new era” in her career, expressing confidence that she can achieve more than she ever imagined after her bittersweet experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The…
In a landmark moment for Kenyan politics, Raila Odinga, the long-serving leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), officially stepped down from his leadership role, handing over the reins to Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o in an acting capacity. The move, announced during ODM’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa on Saturday, October 12,…
President William Ruto attended the Episcopal installation of Rt. Reverend Wallace Ng’ang’a Gachiri as Bishop of the Catholic Military Ordinariate of Kenya at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Lang’ata, Nairobi County, on Saturday. The President stated that the Episcopal installation is more than just a routine change of leadership; it is a celebration of the…
A Kiambu man, known as Mr Mistariful from Kabete, has turned online scandals into blessings after being mocked for living in a tin house Mistariful shared a video on TikTok talking about how some women get married for money, which prompted a woman to insult him for his living conditions, calling him poor and unfit…
A Kisii family is celebrating the return of their son, Cyrus Osando, who went missing in 2022, a few days before taking the Grade Eight examination (KCPE). Osando left home in search of job opportunities, initially heading to Maai Mahiu before moving to Naivasha where he worked as a chicken farmer His mother confirmed that…
President William Ruto and his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] The political marriage between President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua is irretrievably broken. At the heart of the discordant union where the partners are in a bruising battle are billions of shillings and unrealized campaign pledges. These, insiders say, have broken the friendship…
American hurdler Masai Russell has reflected on her early-season struggles, including challenges finding sponsorship, before her gold medal victory. Olympic champion Masai Russell recently opened up about the challenging path she faced before securing her place on the world stage. Despite a string of impressive performances, Russell struggled to find a sponsor at the beginning…
Fighting like “wounded lions”, Stray Lions C dealt hosts Obuya Academy B team a humiliating 6-wicket blow in their penultimate Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League match. The Lions, gunning to cement the second spot on the NPCA Division 2 log after losing the title Ngara B at Ngara Sports Club in South…
Antony Joshua has spent over 150 million pounds on property over the last 18 months as he looks to secure his future. Anthony Joshua is stepping into a new role that goes beyond the boxing ring. With a growing reputation as “The Landlord,” the heavyweight champion is making headlines not just for his fights, but…
World number four Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as he bids to win his 100th ATP title. The Serb overcame issues with his hip to beat USA’s Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) in China to set up a final with Italian Sinner, who secured…
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases in Kenya are on a steady decline. According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) 2022, the prevalence of FGM went down from 21 per cent in 2014 to 15 per cent in 2022. Gender and Affirmative Action Principle Secretary (PS) Ann Wang’ombe noted that the fight against the…
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi (left), Governor Anne Waiguru (centre) and Interior CS Kindiki (right). [File, Standard] As Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua prepares for a crucial impeachment trial in the Senate next week, speculation is growing over potential successors. A recent survey shows that 44 per cent of Kenyans believe the Senate will uphold Gachagua’s impeachment,…