Moses Kuria addressing the media at KICC, Nairobi on April 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Hours after President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta held a closed-door meeting, Former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has asked political leaders in the country to re-look the Constitution of Kenya. This was after Kuria, once an opposer of the…
Usain Bolt is famed as arguably the best sprinter to ever live and holds the world record in the 100m and the 200m events. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt, often regarded as the fastest man in history, recently opened up about how his vibrant personality changed the face of track and field. In a candid…
A court in France has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the Rwandan genocide. The 60-year-old writer was fined €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000) and Damien Serieyx, his publishing director from Éditions du Toucan, was ordered to pay €5,000. They are also required to pay €11,000 in compensation to human rights organisations that filed the…
President William Ruto has vowed to continue with his plans of vaccinating millions of livestock in the country despite opposition to the initiative by a section of leaders. Speaking during the fourth Pastoralist Leadership Summit in Wajir on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, Ruto charged that the programme was an initiative that would benefit pastoralists and…
Shericka Jackson spoke about the moment she had self doubt and how she managed to overcome the issues. Shericka Jackson is undoubtedly one of the greatest sprinters but at some point, in her life, she never thought the 100m and 200m would be her favourite events. The reigning world 200m champion admitted that after the…
The alleged mother of Kelvin Kiptum's child, Adna Awuor, whom he met in high school, visited his parents Recently, the marathon runner's parents shared their grief after his tragic death despite promises from the government and well-wishers Edna prayed that God would keep Kiptum's parents strong, admitting that things have not been easy since losing…
Ana Peleteiro represents women who have suffered sexual abuse in silence but only open up after they have been heartbroken. Tokyo Olympics triple jump bronze medalist Ana Peleteiro has opened up on the horrifying rape and abuse ordeal she suffered at the hands of a former partner. Peleteiro, 29, is highly regarded, with the Spaniard…
Former Nyeri Member of Parliament Wambugu Ngunjiri opposes any political agreement between President William Ruto and his former boss Uhuru Kenyatta Ngunjiri said the alliance between Ruto and Uhuru will divide Mt Kenya region as it will not be supported by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua The close associate of the deputy president spoke…
Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticised the Uganda Law Council for denying Senior Counsel Martha Karua a temporary practicing certificate to represent Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. In a letter dated December 6, LSK claimed Karua’s involvement in the case appeared…
Radio presenter in Tanzania, Mwijaku warned Willy Paul, claiming he will not see 2025 due to their ongoing conflict The Kenyan musician responded with confidence, and declared his faith in Jesus to win him over The dispute was caused by Willy Paul claiming to favor the Furaha City concert at the weekend Mwijaku radio singer…
Chief Justice Martha Koome on Tuesday, December 10, 202,4 came out to confess to facing cyberbullying while in her line of duty. Speaking during the opening of the inaugural High Court Human Rights Summit, the president of the apex court in the country described the form of bullying she has encountered as technologically facilitated gender-based…
A Kibera High Court has handed a 30-year jail term to a man found guilty of killing his ex-wife. Amos Wanjala Mutelwa was handed the sentence after Prosecuting Counsel Peris Maina proved to the court beyond reasonable doubt that he murdered his 24-year-old ex-lover in 2018. The sentencing came after five witnesses, including an eye…
The Southern Africa Development Cooperation (SADC) Humanitarian and Emergency Operations Center (SHOC) has issued an alert of for Tropical Cyclone Chido which has developed over the Southwestern Indian Ocean basin approximately 1332 Kilometers off the Madagascar coastline. According to the information sourced from the various weather centers and corroborated by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO),…
Bolt was a world beater at 15 but losing several meets made the Jamaican sprint legend realize the herculean task he had to face head-on on his way to the top. Three-time Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt has said he did not understand the concept of being great when he was 15 years old despite her…
The price of cabbage in the Molo area of Nakuru county has dropped after the farmers did not have a market for their produce Some farmers have decided to use their harvest as animal feed while others have to leave their cabbages to rot in the fields According to KNBS, the price of one cabbage…