Burial of Ibrahim Mwiti at Langata Cemetery, Nairobi, on January 3, 2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] The body of missing activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti was found at Thika Level 5 mortuary on January 1, 2025. Mwiti who was a bodaboda delivery rider in Nairobi went missing in November 2024 sparking speculation over his whereabouts. The activist who…
Paralympics champion Hunter Woodhall has shared how he was forced to learn a fresh how to run, before he went on to claim his first Paralympics gold medal. Paralympics champion Hunter Woodhall has opened up about the struggles he had to endure to achieve success in 2024. Woodhall won his first Paralympics gold medal at…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the funeral of the late Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North, on January 3, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] There was anxiety at the burial of a former Senator’s son after mourners rejected plea by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to read President William…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt took time to praise his partner for standing with him through the years as he welcomed 2025 in style. Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt rarely speaks about his private life but as the world ushered in the new year, he could help but express his love and admiration for his…
President William Ruto comforts National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during the burial of his mother, Mama Maayi Nanyama in Kabuchai, Bungoma County, on January 3, 2025. [PCS] National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah hit out at Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya over abductions in the country. Speaking during the burial of Mama Anne Nanyama, the…
Gabby Thomas will be looking to carry momentum into 2025 after a stellar campaign in 2024. Gabby Thomas, the reigning Olympic champion in the 200m, has given fans a glimpse into her first training session of the year. With an impressive track record and high expectations for the coming season, Thomas is gearing up to…
The veteran Swedish coach, who worked in Britain and Canada, has an issue with the ratification of Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record while he wants Kenya locked out from competitions over doping. The cloud surrounding Ruth Chepng’etich’s world marathon record has not cleared yet despite her new mark being ratified by World Athletics is December. Chepng’etich…
President William Ruto, Minister Musalia Mudavadi and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka were among the leaders who attended the funeral of Moses Wetang'ula's mother During the funeral ceremony of his beloved wife, Mzee Wetang'ula broke his ribs while talking about his relationship with his two wives He revealed that he was blessed with 30 children, 15…
Detective Inspector Titus Phiri is alleged to have released 13 prisoners on New Year's Eve while it was reported that they were drunk The officer forcibly took the cell keys from his colleague and declared the prisoners free to cross until the New Year. Police have launched a manhunt for the fugitives, who are facing…
The Kenya Police defender is looking to lead Kenya to Mapinduzi Cup success but also has some burning personal desires that he wants the tournament to help him achieve. Kenya Police defender Aboud Omar is looking to lead Harambee Stars to success at the Mapinduzi Cup, having been named captain. Omar is among the experienced…
A Section of Jogoo road,Nairobi under repair as the Nairobi County begins the City’s road repairs. Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has unveiled a list and a plan to rehabilitate the city roads that are yet to be repaired, with the work set to commencing this new year. [Elvis Ogina ,Standard] Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has…
Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet has been named the 2024 Athlete of the Year by a US athletics outlet following her breathtaking season that yielded multiple world records and gold medals. Double Olympics champion Beatrice Chebet may have brutally missed out of the World Athlete of the Year Award but her hard work and success in 2024…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has restored the eCitizen platform, which had left many Kenyans seeking to access government services stranded. In a statement, KRA noted that its team had managed to restore the platform, which allows Kenyans to pay for government services using 222222. “The eCitizen Payment Service has been restored. We thank you…
Nine people dead, five injured in a tragic road accident in Soy, Uasin Gishu. County police commander Benjamin Mwanthi says lorry rammed into a 14-seater matatu along the Eldoret-Kitale highway.[Courtesy] The death toll in in the 9am road accident in Soy rises to 10 after one more person died at MTRH, Uasin Gishu police…
Elaine Thompson-Herah has opened up on the odd choice of diet she had at the Rio 2016 Olympics and the morning she ran a blistering 10.54 seconds in the 100m of the Prefontaine Classic in 2021. Jamaican sprint star Elaine Thompson-Herah, a two-time Olympic double champion, recently shared surprising details about her diet and mindset…