President William Ruto hosts Ghana’s President-elect John Mahama where they discussed the expansion of the intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area. He thanked him for declaring his support for Raila Odinga‘s African Union Commission Chairperson candidature. President Ruto agreed to grace his swearing-in in Accra next month. They were joined by AUC…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah and 22 others were arrested during an anti-kidnapping protest held on Monday, December 31 The senator and his co-accused were brought before Milimani Chief Magistrate Rose Ndombi, who reduced their cash bail from KSh 50,000 to KSh 1,000 each. Earlier, state prosecutors had requested that Omtatah and his co-accused be detained…
Residents of Mukuku village in Mbooni Mashariki, Makueni county, were surprised when a little burnt metal fell from the sky Locals reported hearing a rumble like thunder around 3pm on Monday, December 30, before the object descended. Observers and online commentators suggested the object could be space debris, such as satellite or rocket debris Residents…
President William Ruto during a previous event. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has acknowledged instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions by members of the security services. In his New Year’s message on Tuesday, December 31, Ruto assured the public that due process is underway to ensure accountability. “It cannot be denied that there have been…
Chebet, who delivered two gold medals at the Paris Olympic games last summer has wrapped up her 2024 in style by smashing yet another record in Barcelona. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet closed out her year in spectacular fashion by clocking an astonishing 13:54 seconds to break the world 5km record at the Cursa dels…
Gabby Thomas offered a heartfelt gift to fellow Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield for Christmas. Gabby Thomas has embraced the holiday spirit in style this Christmas by gifting fellow Olympians Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield a personalized and heartfelt present. Lyles and Bromfield, still riding high after their incredible year capped by Lyles’ spectacular…
As 2024 draws to a close, movie enthusiasts can dive into an exhilarating lineup of action-packed films, featuring heart-pounding confrontations and breathtaking adventures. Here are the must-watch explosive action thrillers to end the year on a high note: 1. Don’t Move Don’t Move poster. PHOTO/@tukangreviewfilm/Instagram Don’t Move is a 2024 American thriller starring Kelsey Asbille,…
Julien Alfred’s eventual 100-meter Olympic success journey began when her primary school librarian recommended her to her first ever coach. Julien Alfred’s triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she captured gold in the women’s 100-meter dash, is a story of perseverance, talent, and transformative moments The Saint Lucian sprinter not only made history for…
Sydney McLaughlin Levrone, who has set the 400mH world record a staggering six times, has explained why she juggles as a pre-race ritual. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning queen of the 400m hurdles, has captivated the world not just with her record-breaking performances but also with her unique pre-race ritual: juggling. The two-time Olympic champion and…
Senator Okiya Omtatah (centre) and other protestors during anti-abduction demonstrations at Aga Khan Walk, Nairobi, on December 30, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The High Court on Tuesday extended orders requiring the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to personally produce six persons abducted on Christmas Eve, alive or dead. In two separate orders, Justices Bahati…
Justin Gatlin has explained how modern sprinters like Noah Lyles are differen from ‘intimidating’ sprinters of his generation, such as Usain Bolt and Asafa Powell. American sprinting legend Justin Gatlin has weighed in on the evolution of sprinters, drawing a sharp contrast between the likes of Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson and the towering figures…
Christian Coleman is among sprinters seeking to change the narrative next year after news of his rumored relationship with Sha’Carri Richardson overshadowed what he did on the track in 2024. As a number of athletes prepare for the 2025 season, former world champion Christian Coleman is among those who will be out to change the…
Christian Coleman is among sprinters seeking to change the narrative next year after news of his rumored relationship with Sha’Carri Richardson overshadowed what he did on the track in 2024. As a number of athletes prepare for the 2025 season, former world champion Christian Coleman is among those who will be out to change the…
In a move toward improving healthcare access, the Mandera County Department of Health has fully operationalized Garbakole Dispensary. The facility is expected to ease the burden of patient referrals and provide emergency treatments, particularly during nighttime when security challenges arise due to the region’s proximity to the border. Three technical staff members have been deployed…
Omweri, who is the only non-FKF Premier League player currently in the Harambee Stars set up preparing for the Mapinduzi Cup in Zanzibar, is determined to make the final squad for the 2024 CHAN. Budding Nairobi United midfielder Isaac Omweri is on a mission to cement his place in the Harambee Stars squad for the…