President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto says he will be departing for a second trip to South Korea on Sunday, June 2 evening. This comes a week after jetting back to the country from a four-day state visit to the United States of America, a trip that was highly criticized on social media…
President William Ruto has categorically labelled those who invaded and set fire to part of Parliament as criminals, not protesters. Speaking during a round table interview with local media on Sunday night June 30, 2024, Ruto asserted that the attackers targeted specific sensitive areas within the parliamentary complex. “There is a situation in Parliament. How…
The Kenya men’s rugby sevens team finished sixth at the first leg of Rugby Africa Cup after losing 19-28 to Zimbabwe in the fifth place play off final of the championship at Labourdonnais Sports Grounds, Mapou,Mauritius. Enroute to the play off final Kenya had beaten Ivory Coast 22-5 in the…
Kenya Police players line up during a past match.[Jonah Onyango,Standard] All eyes will be on Ulinzi Sports Complex as Kenya Police and KCB square off in the highly anticipated Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Cup finals on Saturday. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with the winner earning the sole ticket to represent Kenya in the 2024-2025 CAF Confederation…
President William Ruto. He must sit down to think, listen, read, and govern. [File, Standard] Kenya Kwanza regime has a plateful of worries to set aside before it could be confident that public rage against it will not return. The president should move swiftly to address grievances behind the current unrest since the military might…
In a day where Mara Sugar were coronated as NSL champions, Naivas FC secured a playoff spot for FKF Premier League promotion. Naivas FC has clinched a playoff spot for FKF Premier League promotion following a crucial 1-0 victory over SS Assad in Ukunda on Sunday. The decisive goal came from former Sofapaka FC striker…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Singóei has expressed his frustration with the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. In a statement on Sunday, June 30, 2024, PS Singóei boldly expressed his discountenance on how the former lawmaker was taken in broad daylight. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary pointed out that the…
President William Ruto will this evening host the media for a presidential engagement at State House, Nairobi. The presidential roundtable session will also air live on major TV stations from 7 pm. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, the President will address matters of national importance. The engagement comes amid…
Kenya’s Edmund Anya cuts through the Ireland defence at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium. [World Rugby] Shujaa is poised to defend their Africa Sevens title this weekend in Mauritius. The team go to the tournament in high spirits and robust preparation, determined to replicate last year’s stellar performance, where they stunned…
Homicide detectives carrying bodies of cult victims in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County. [Marioon Kithi, Standard] Detectives and forensic experts from the DCI Homicide Unit have recovered seven bodies as the fifth phase of Shakahola exhumation kicked off Monday. This has pushed the death toll to 436. The seven skeletal remains were exhumed from four graves at the Kwa…
Kalle Rovanpera unexpectedly joined Rally Poland leading Toyota to a dominant 1-2 finish after a last-minute team change. Reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera has delivered a masterclass in adaptability and speed at Rally Poland, steering his Toyota Gazoo Racing team to a memorable 1-2 finish. Called to action at the last minute to replace Sebastien…
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman Gideon Moi has criticised the government following the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. Keter, who is a vocal government critic, confirmed his abduction on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and Moi believes this is an attempt to create public fear as Kenya Kwanza faces intense…
The Kenya U23 soccer team suffered a 0-2 loss to Comoros during their second group B match of the ongoing COSAFA Cup played Sunday at Isaac Wolfson stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Kenya was reduced to ten men in the 32nd minute after Paul Ochuoga was shown a second yellow card for fouling…
Centre for Mathematics Science and Education and Technology in Africa (CEMASTEA) has begun on significant steps towards achieving excellent capacity in developing science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education following the launch of the Strategic Plan 2023–2027. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Projects Coordination…
Kenya Sevens take to the field duirng the Africa Sevens championship in Mauritius. [KRU Media] Returning Shujaa star Edmund Anya and Benson Salem each scored a brace as Kenya Sevens kicked off their Africa Sevens title defense with a commanding 40-0 win over hosts Mauritius on Saturday morning. Anya who last played for Kenya when…