The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol, and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has called upon members of the public to help fight alcohol and drug abuse amongst school going children. In a statement, the authority encouraged members of the public to report intoxicated drivers, transport operators and other drug and substance use-related incidences. “It is…
Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuo has said that some 6, 400 replacement National Identity Cards were ready for collection at Huduma Center. He said the IDs that arrived recently were of those residents who sought replacement through the centre between September last year and July this year. Speaking…
Harry Kane with his award.[Courtesy,X] Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, more than any other player in Europe. Despite being the top…
A fatal road accident on the Meru-Nairobi highway in Kajiunduthi claimed the life of one person and left several others injured on August 28 The accident involved two trucks and a private car, and one truck collided head-on with another on the other side The impact caused the death of one person on the spot,…
Ex-National Olympic Committee of Kenya official Stephen Soi. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Police in Narok have arrested former National Olympic Committee official Stephen Soi, 68, for allegedly shooting and injuring his wife. According to a police report seen by The Standard, Soi, a retired senior police officer and a licensed firearm holder, allegedly shot Juliet…
Harambee Stars will don new jerseys for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Namibia. The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars has unveiled its brand new jersey ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. The sleek design, shared on the Harambee Stars’ official X (formerly Twitter) page…
The Kenyan Police Contingent, part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has achieved significant progress in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. According to the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters in Nairobi, the team has been instrumental in enhancing public safety, reclaiming key infrastructure from gangs, and reopening vital roads. These efforts have enabled…
By REUTERS Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia. Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a preliminary deal with the breakaway region…
President William Ruto has been forced to confront someone in the crowd while launching the Kegonga water project in Migori County. Speaking on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the H**d of State was compelled to calm down an agitated person who wanted him to disclose his plans to develop the entire Migori County urgently and the…
Sama AI has announced a partnership with the University of Nairobi in order to help Kenya build its generative AI skill pool and position the country as a leader in Global Business Services (GBS). The partnership between the two organizations will provide part-time employment opportunities for UoN faculty and students equipping them with practical experience…
The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focussing on responses to “extremist ideologies”. This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: For too long, governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga removed his unique photo with Martha Karua from his social media profile This led the leader of the Narc Kenya party to clarify his position on Raila's decision Kenyans took to social media to react to Karua's response, with some praising him and others being surprised by his…
The two-time Olympic silver medallist noted that he wants to see Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record first before making audacious plans for the 400m. Two-time Olympic silver medallist Justin Gatlin has reacted to Noah Lyles claiming that he would try breaking the 400m world record. The record stands at 43.03 seconds and…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka will take over the leadership of the Azimio Coalition following the departure of co-principal Raila Odinga, who launched his bid for the African Union Commission’s (AUC) chairmanship on Tuesday. Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa confirmed that Kalonzo, as the coalition’s second most senior politician, will automatically…
Aeroplane passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airports, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said. Mr O’Leary said introducing alcohol limits at airports would help tackle a rise in disorder on flights. V*****t outbursts are occurring weekly due to alcohol, he said, especially when it is mixed with other substances. “We don’t want…