Mikel Oyarzabal (left) celebrates after scoring the winner for Spain.[AFP] Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage and end their opponents’ dreams of winning a first title in almost six decades. Spain…
The experienced Kenyan goalkeeper is set to be the seventh signing for the highly-ambitious Premier Soccer League club. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno arrived in South Africa at the weekend to finalise his transfer to Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Richards Bay. Otieno is set to be the seventh signing for the ambitious South African…
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Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has unveiled three water projects in Kikumbulyu North Ward, set to benefit approximately 111,000 people at a cost of over Ksh 77 million. In Kiaoni, Mutula inspected the extension of the Makaani-Kiaoni water pipeline by 4.4 kilometres, which included the rehabilitation of the Kiaoni Water kiosk, the elevation of a…
Paul Koech, winner of the Tea Golf Day makes a swing to the second greens during the tourney at the Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa County on Saturday. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Mombasa Marine expert Paul Koech has been used to seeing colleagues at the podium claiming prizes and wondered when his day and time…
Shujaa star Herman Humwa has detailed the key areas Kevin Wambua’s men are working on ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. Kenya Sevens star Herman Humwa has revealed what they are working on in Miramas as they continue their preparations towards the Olympics in Paris, France. Humwa is one of only two players with previous Olympics…
The government has allowed 13 additional manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcohol to resume operations. According to the Ministry of Interior, this approval increases the total number of authorized manufacturers and distillers of second-generation brews in the country to 15. On March 6, 2024, the government announced a 25-point enforcement program to suppress the manufacture,…
The Rwandan community living in Kenya on Sunday turned out in large numbers at polling stations in Nairobi and Mombasa to vote for Rwanda’s next president and members of parliament. The diaspora elections were held a day ahead of those in the capital, Kigali, where voters will choose on Monday who will lead the country…
From Left: Kenya’s 800m team to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Lilian Odira, Mary Moraa and Vivian Chebet during a training session at Nyayo Stadium, on Thursday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] They say one man’s poison is another man’s meat. This has been the case involving Africa champion Sarah Moraa and African Games bronze medallist Vivian…
Here are the six reasons Arsenal could complete the transfer window with three new goalkeepers, having signed David Raya and agreed terms for teenager Tommy Setford. Arsenal is undergoing a significant overhaul in their goalkeeping department, with multiple signings and departures on the horizon. The Gunners have now agreed a deal to sign Ajax goalkeeper…
Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga has voiced serious concerns regarding the mounting calls for President William Ruto’s resignation, warning that they could potentially thrust the country into instability. Citing constitutional provisions, Dr. Oginga pointed out that President Ruto’s resignation would automatically elevate Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the presidency, a prospect he vehemently criticized. During…
By JULIUS BARIGABA As Somalia moves towards African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) exiting the country and ushering in another foreign force on its shores, security experts say financial reasons and political expediency are to blame for the short transition timelines. As a result, they say Somalia’s push to be the architect of its…
The departure of Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen should trigger a comprehensive overhaul of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to address the rampant road accidents that claim lives daily, road safety advocacy groups have urged. Welcoming President William Ruto’s dismissal of Murkomen following weeks of intense demonstrations led by Gen-Z, the…
Lionel Messi lifts the 2024 Copa America trophy with Argentina after beating Colombia [FIFA World Cup/Twitter] Argentina claimed the 2024 Copa América title on Sunday, July 14, with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia, thanks to Lautaro Martinez’s decisive extra-time goal. The match, played in South Florida, remained goalless until Martinez scored in the 112th…
President William Ruto, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Nyandarua Governor Ndirangu Badilisha after a church service at Ndogino, Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County on July 14, 2024. [PCS, Standard] He may have been having a strong sense of foreboding in Ndaragua when he asked the church to pray for him on Sunday. President William Ruto without doubt is…