Malkia Strikers captain Trizah Atuka reacts after their loss to Brazil at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Brazil might have continued with their dominance over Malkia Strikers on the international scene after beating the Kenyans by straight sets at the Paris Olympic Games on Monday, but head coach Japheth Munala is proud…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (left). Seven officials at his office were grilled by DCI. [File, Standard] The onslaught against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has taken a dramatic twist after seven officials at his office were grilled by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in connection to the protests that have rocked the country. After a…
Catch Maria Brunlehner live on August 3rd as she looks to ply her trade against top swimmers from across the globe. Maria Brunlehner, a rising star in Kenyan swimming, is gearing up to make a splash at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The 24-year-old athlete, originally from Mombasa, Kenya, is set to compete in…
In a shocking testimony before Shanzu Senior Principal Magistrate Hon. Leah Juma, the seventh prosecution witness in the Shakahola massacre terrorism-related case described the harrowing experience of being compelled to aid in the fasting death of his one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. The protected witness, whose identity remains undisclosed for security reasons, recounted the traumatic events over two…
Police in Thika have dismantled a theft syndicate and recovered assorted stolen electronic goods, including mobile phones, gas cookers, television sets, and other household items. During the operation, a youthful businesswoman was arrested in Thika’s Kiganjo Estate, where the stolen items were found in her shop. Thika West Sub-county Police Commander, Lawrence Muchangi, said they…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce knows she will face strong opposition from Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, and Co. and has disclosed the mindset she will enter the stadium with on race day. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is aware of the tough competition awaiting her once she steps foot on the purple track for the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympic…
The Party of National Unity (PNU) has announced its intention to exit the Azimio coalition. This decision comes in response to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) submitting four of its members for appointment to President William Ruto’s cabinet. PNU leader Peter Munya disclosed that the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) will convene on Thursday to…
By OTIENO OTIENO Former Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga has come under heavy criticism from civil society groups and some opposition parties, for appearing to prop up President William Ruto’s government amid a youth-led uprising pushing for the latter’s resignation. Mr Odinga, who is a candidate for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship in February…
An employee of the Domestic Taxes Department at the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has been arraigned over charges of soliciting Ksh5 million bribe. According to a statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP), the suspect identified as David Omondi Omogo was arraigned at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, July 30,…
Two children embracing Photo Courtesy The program to reunite children living in care homes with families is now ready for national rollout following successful preliminary trials in 13 of the 47 counties. The Chair of the National Council for Children’s Services (NCCS), Sophia Abdi Noor, inaugurated the national rollout during a function in Embu and…
Kabete Junior Challenge overall boys’ winner Harish Shashwat. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Remember the name Harish Shashwat. He is not your ordinary golfer. The 14-year-old from Muthaiga Golf Club secured victory after enduring four tough rounds of self-caddying while battling a cold and flu at the 7040-yard Vet Lab Sports Club. His impressive performance, with rounds…
Ambani has revealed the one thing AFC Leopards have tended to get wrong about their transfer strategy which he believes has contributed to their 26-year FKFPL title drought. Former Harambee Stars striker Boniface Ambani has revealed the reason he thinks AFC Leopards have been languishing in a 26-year premier league title drought. Ambani, who is…
On Monday, President William Ruto officially inaugurated the tuition block at Pwani School for the Mentally Challenged and laid the foundation stone for the Nyali Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre in Nyali, Mombasa County. These events reflect the government’s dedication to promoting inclusive education and tackling youth unemployment through skill development. During…
By NDI EUGENE NDI Opposition and civil society leaders have increased pressure on the Cameroon government to release a young activist who has been advocating more voter registration and participation in the country. Junior Ngombe, 23, a social media influencer with more than 12,000 followers on TikTok, was arrested in the country’s largest city Douala…
President William Ruto on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, completed his list of cabinet nominees with the nomination of Beatrice Askul Moe and Dorcas Oduor. Ruto nominated Moe as the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for East African Community Affairs (EAC) & Regional Development while Oduor is the Attorney General nominee. After the nomination of the two, it became…