Arsenal got back to winning ways in the Champions League with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Gabriel Martinelli tapped home from Jurrien Timber’s low cross as Mikel Arteta’s side went in front early on. They doubled the lead in similar fashion, Bukayo Saka getting in behind the Sporting defence…
President William Ruto and his deputy Kithure Kindiki during 2024 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale County. Following a fallout with his friend turned rival, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, President William Ruto has crafted a strategy to regain Mt Kenya region which has been drifting by the day after Gachagua’s impeachment. The strategy, which involves…
Over 2000 residents of Manda Island in Lamu County have filed a certificate of urgency at Millimani Law Courts seeking to be enjoined in a 1000 acres of land in Manda lamu which is under dispute. The aggrieved who are mostly fishermen and residents traveled to Nairobi’s Milimani Law Courts seeking to be enjoined in…
The Head of Public Service Felix Koskei has distanced himself from a story appearing on one of the dailies in relation to an alleged classified spying software deal. Koskei has termed the story malicious and a deliberate attempt to tarnish his name and reputation. The Head of Public service says no attempt was made by…
Governors have threatened to shut down operations within 30 days if they do not receive funds that the National Treasury says it has disbursed. The Council of Governors is also calling for the dissolution of the Office of Controller of Budget. Speaking during the launch of the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Culture Association games at the Mumias…
The Social Health Authority now says up to Sh3.7 billion has been disbursed to health facilities, with Sh1.35 billion allocated for primary health facilities. SHA acting CEO Robert Ingasira said more funds will be disbursed to cater for NHIF claims and the Linda Mama Programme. “This is a moving figure that grows daily as claims…
Eunice Wanja got a job at a hotel on Ngong' Road after working hard during her training, which lasted for three months Wanja, who is from Kirinyaga, was only expected to work on weekends, and on the second day, he worked well but did not make it home Her sister, Diana, who was worried, frantically…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS), in partnership with the Government of France, has officially launched a transformative forest fire management project aimed at strengthening Kenya’s capacity to combat the increasing threat of forest fires. This Ksh 3 billion (EUR 22 million) initiative will provide cutting-edge equipment and technology to enhance fire detection, surveillance, and suppression…
President William Ruto came under fire from residents of Embu in Mount Kenya on Saturday, November 16, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government However, during his visit to Kisumu on Tuesday, November 26, the situation was different as residents gave him a warm welcome. The president won over the residents with his knowledge of the…
American sprinter Gabby Thomas has hinted at revolutionizing track and field by joining Grand Slam Track’s groundbreaking inaugural season. Multiple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has announced her next thrilling career move joining the roster of Grand Slam Track racers for the professional track league’s inaugural season in 2025. The three-time gold medalist from the Paris…
As recently as last week, Claire Juma was a security guard who pushed herself to graduate from Kibabi University The mother of one had overcome all obstacles to balance motherhood, work and studies In a dramatic twist, Claire is offered a permanent high school job thanks to her determination Claire Juma, a dedicated security guard…
In a landmark initiative aimed at addressing pressing health challenges across the continent, the African Academy of Health and Sciences was officially inaugurated in Dakhla, Morocco. The Academy for Health and Sciences is expected to be a hub for research, education, and innovation in tackling health challenges across Africa. The Moroccan government, led by the…
Slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf (left) and Fatuma Ahmed at the Mombasa Court in Mombasa County on 16th April 2019, where they were charged with drug trafficking. [File, Standard] The widow of the slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed alias Kandereni has been sentenced to 40 years for trafficking narcotics. Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate David…
A young Arap Teta has attracted the attention of Kenyans after a video of him tending his father's sheep surfaced online The little boy wasn't just walking calmly in front of a flock of Dorper sheep; he also sang to them, and the animals followed him obediently A netizen who saw the video shared that…
The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council, in collaboration with Athletics Kenya, has organised the World Aids Day half marathon set for this Sunday in Nairobi with the aim of creating awareness on prevention of the spread of HIV/AIDS. The race, which will coincide with this year’s celebration of World AIDS Day, will comprise the half…