Kenya Power has issued a notice informing Kenyans of an expected blackout that will only affect Nairobi tomorrow, Saturday, July 27, 2024. In a statement shared on Friday, July 26, 2024, the utility company indicated that the blackout which is part of network maintenance will only affect part of Eastleigh in Nairobi. According to the…
The agriculture sector is not receiving the attention it deserves even as it is the key sector that holds promise to revamp Africa’s socio-economic transformation. “This sector is never been receiving the attention it deserves, because it is a strategic sector it is the mainstay of socioeconomic transformation on the continent, but we don’t seem…
Lyles set a new personal record of 9.81 at the London Diamond League last weekend, and is now looking in good shape to clinch the gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has shared his thoughts on Noah Lyles’ recent personal best of 9.81 seconds, achieved at the London Diamond League…
The recent invasion of destructive migratory pests across some of the countries in the Horn of Africa including Kenya, has forced the Intergovernmental Authority Development – IGAD to nip in the bud the predisposing factors by targeting frontline member states. The measures were adopted during a four-day high-level ministerial meeting on enhancing regional cooperation to…
The Aiweave beds contain neither foam nor spring and are designed to suit the athletes’ height depending on their preference As the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris approach, an old rumor about cardboard beds making a return to discourage intimacy among athletes has resurfaced. First introduced during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, these beds, supposedly…
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have seized a Browning pistol from a notorious gang that has been terrorizing residents of Ogembo Market in Kisii County. Acting on a tip-off, the DCI officers received information about a planned robbery by three armed criminals riding a red motorbike who intended to rob an…
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Wycliffe Oparanya. [File, Standard] Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary (CS) nominee Wycliffe Oparanya has suffered a major setback after the High Court declined to unfreeze his assets in the ongoing graft probe in relation to the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.3 billion during his two-term tenure as the Kakamega Governor. Justice Esther Maina…
Prominent human rights activist Boniface Mwangi and four others have been released on a Ksh20,000 cash bail each, as police continue their investigation into allegations of publishing false information. Milimani Principal Magistrate Gilbert Shikwe determined that the police application did not provide compelling reasons to deny the suspects bail for 21 days. Boniface Mwangi and…
Award-winning artists Nikita Kering’, Sanaipei Tnade, Savara, Bensoul and Samthing Soweto are some of the musicians set to headline the upcoming Blankets and Wine event scheduled for July 28. Since last year, Blankets and Wine has hosted four festival editions every 1st Sunday of each quarter and the last Sunday before Christmas at the Laureate…
Rowdy youths chase away War Memorial staff after barring them from accessing the hospital. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard] The staff and management of War Memorial Hospital in Nakuru have been unable to access the facility despite court orders allowing them back to the premises. Members of staff attempted to regain access to the hospital but were…
Walking requires a huge number of signals between your brain and the muscles in your arms, chest, back, abdomen, pelvis and legs. Something that looks relatively straightforward is in fact incredibly complex. And the pace and smoothness of your walk can be an indicator of your health and how well you are ageing. As the…
The club becomes the second Kenyan club to travel to Uganda for pre-season perparations after Kenya Police, who safely landed in Uganda on Friday morning to take part in pre-season preparations. Former FKFPL champions Tusker FC are set to travel to Uganda next week for a series of three friendly matches as they ramp up…
The rise of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kenya, with mobile phones in nearly every hand and internet coverage growing nationwide, is driving a wave of innovation that’s reshaping everyday life. From how people access financial tools to the ways they get around and receive healthcare, Kenya’s ICT boom is leaving no sector untouched….
The Gor Mahia defender has explained why he is not worried by the threat of Brazilian giants Corinthians, who once stunned Chelsea in 2012 to clich the FIFA Club World Cup. Gor Mahia vice Captain Geoffrey ‘Simiti’ Ochieng has expressed eager anticipation to face Brazilian giants Corinthians FC at the Coal City International Cup, slated…
PHOTO | File Kenyans below the age of 34 years are the majority internet users according to the latest report by the Communications Authority (CA). Audience Measurement and Industry Trends Report covering fourth quarter of the year to July indicate that internet use among those aged between 15-17 years increased to 66pc from 61pc in…