The Migori County Government, in partnership with the Mpesa Foundation, will establish a state-of-the-art 40-bed maternity complex at Awendo Sub County Hospital. Speaking on Thursday during the groundbreaking ceremony, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko expressed his gratitude to the Mpesa Foundation and stated that the facility will enhance maternal and…
Sha’Carri Richardson reflects on the unforgettable moment her grandmother, Betty Harp, took her first flight to support her. If your grandmother is willing to conquer her fears and take her first-ever flight, you know the moment is monumental. For Sha’Carri Richardson, that moment came in June 2021 at the U.S. Olympic Trials when Betty Harp…
Politician Gloria Owoba did not hesitate after Kenyans wanted to know who the father of her baby was The senator-elect responded aggressively to their curiosity when he shared an adorable photo showing his newborn baby's face He said there was only one father, leaving social media users with mixed reactions as they responded in the…
More than 550, 000 Kenyans have registered with Boma Yangu portal waiting to acquire affordable housing units once they are completed. Land, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has divulged that the number of those who have expressed interests to purchase affordable houses are more than the units currently being constructed. Speaking while…
Limuru Member of Parliament Kiragu Chege was highlighted on the internet after a video of him being chased and fed up by angry residents went viral In the clip, the visibly distressed member of parliament is escorted by three bodyguards as an angry crowd shouts at him. Some netizens criticized the residents for abusing their…
Church and Clergy Association of Kenya chairman Hudson Ndeda said that when people give offerings to churches they give to God, therefore no one should criticize or judge them. [File, Standard] Church and Clergy Association of Kenya chairman Hudson Ndeda has faulted the Catholic and ACK churches for their rejection of the presidents’ donations to…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles will be hoping to carry his 2024 momentum into the 2025 season as he looks to defend his world titles in the 100m and 200m. Olympic champion Noah Lyles is exuding confidence as he sets his sights on dominating the track once again. Fresh off a remarkable 2024 season, where he…
Usain Bolt has shared his lingering dream of running under 19 seconds, reflecting on his career’s near-perfect moments and challenges. On the day when Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt stepped off the track for the final time the world celebrated the unparalleled career of the eight-time Olympic gold medalist. Yet, seven years into retirement, the…
The list of the highest paid sports women in 2024 has been released and there are major surprises while a number of big names are missing. Female athletes raked in millions of dollars in prize money and endorsement deals this year, but there was no place for track and field stars yet again in the…
Both Fraser-Pryce & Thompson-Herah were teammates for a long time at MVP under Stephen Francis’ guidance, but their rise to becoming world class sprinters naturally created animosity between the two. Iconic Jamaican sprint coach Stephen Francis has provided rare insights into the strained relationship between sprinting legends Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah that ultimately led…
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa has proposed the branding of vehicles belonging to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Karungo, in a statement via his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, disclosed that he seeks to introduce amendments to the National Police Service, Traffic, and the Public Order Act to promote transparency in the security…
The Government has stepped up security across the Eastern Region ahead of Christmas and New Year festivities to ensure residents and visitors enjoy peaceful celebrations. Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich, said they have done hotspot marking of areas known to have high levels of insecurity to ensure life and property is protected during this season. Speaking…
The 2018 Milano Marathon champion has filed a contempt case against her ex-husband over alleged defiance of court property orders. Former Commonwealth 10,000-meter champion Lucy Kabuu has filed a court application seeking to have her ex-husband, Jeremiah Maina, jailed for contempt. Kabuu accuses Maina of violating court orders regarding the division and management of their…
Kenya Members of Parliament in action at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) games in Bujumbura, Burundi. [File, Standard] Several Tanzanian Members of Parliament have been injured after they were involved in a road accident while traveling to Mombasa for East Africa Community Parliamentary Games, Alego Usonga MP Samwel Atandi has said. Speaking at Nairobi Railway Terminus,…
Havas Africa has announced the launch of Havas Market, Havas’ strategic full-service e-commerce offering. Havas Market is designed to create a more meaningful shopping experience for consumers, optimising the entire path to purchase to achieve best-in-class service for clients. The agency will support brands looking to transform their commerce approach across direct-to-consumer platforms, retailer marketplaces,…